Distribution Finance Intern, Fall 2026

Northwestern Mutual; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Mutual is seeking a Distribution Finance Intern to assist with financial reporting and modeling for the Network Office aligns with our financial goals. You will work closely with your mentor and team to develop practical skills in accounting and finance within a large financial services organization.

The role emphasizes hands-on experience in financial statement extracts, modeling tools, and access management, with a 3+ day in-office expectation during the summer period.

Qualifications

• Junior class or higher with expected graduation of May 2028 or after.
• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field from an accredited college or university
• Cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher
• Previous work or classroom experience in one or more of: Accounting, Finance
• Be able to adhere to 3+ day in-office policy (only during summer period)

Responsibilities

• Build monthly Network Office (NO) and District Network Office (DNO) Financial Statement Extracts (FSE).
• Monitor financial results of FSE and assist in updating financial models.
• Grant system access (LinkNet) to Field Partners with hiring manager and mentor.
• Support projects and data requests as needed.

Skills

Excel

Financial modeling

Pivot tables

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

Tools

Job description

Distribution Finance Internship

As a Distribution Finance Intern, you will work alongside your hiring manager, mentor, and team to complete tasks critical for Northwestern Mutual's success. We are here to help you both identify and continue to develop your future career goals and passions.

Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting: Performs tasks required to build monthly Network Office (NO) and District Network Office (DNO) Financial Statement Extracts (FSE). Monitors the financial results of FSE (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Statement of Cash Flows) and assists in updating the financial models to keep financial reporting in good standing.
• Financial Modeling: Performs tasks required to maintain and update, key financial reporting tools. Maintenance includes bi-weekly and monthly updates, inclusive of, but not limited to Expected Growth (EG) Tracking, Line of Credit (LOC) Analysis, Cycle Reporting, etc.
• Access Requests: Performs tasks required to grant system (LinkNet) access to Field Partners in conjunction with hiring manager and mentor.
• Ad Hoc Projects: Supports projects and data requests as necessary or as needed.

Bring Your Best! What this role needs.

Minimum qualifications

• Junior class or higher with expected graduation of May 2028 or after
• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field from an accredited college or university
• Cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher
• Previous work or classroom experience in one or more of the following: Accounting, Finance
• Be able to adhere to 3+ day in-office policy (only during summer period)

Preferred skills and proficiencies

• Previous Accounting, Finance internship and/or relevant project experience
• Proficient in excel – financial modeling, large data set analysis, pivot tables, nested if statements, array formulas
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving ability
• High degree of self-motivation, passion, and a drive to learn
• Ability to balance multiple priorities

Who we are

Northwestern Mutual has been helping families and businesses achieve financial security for over 160 years through a distinctive planning approach that integrates risk management with wealth accumulation, preservation, and distribution. With more than $290 billion in assets, $30 billion in revenues and more than $1.9 trillion worth of life insurance protection in force, Northwestern Mutual delivers financial security to more than 4.6 million clients. People are the power behind Northwestern Mutual, and diversity makes us better. NM is committed to reflecting and serving the marketplace. We do so by attracting and improving the engagement of those who bring their outstanding perspectives, ideas, and beliefs. At Northwestern Mutual, people matter. And you’ll be working for a company that’s consistently voted among the "most admired" in the nation. We invite you to explore your career interests with us.

Compensation Range

Pay Range - Start: $16.50 Pay Range - End: $30.00

We believe in fairness and transparency. It's why we share the salary range for most of our roles. Internship salaries are determined based on academic tenure and major. The standard pay structure is listed. Build a strong career foundation with a best-in-class company that puts our clients' interests at the center of all we do.

Northwestern Mutual is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes talented individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating and maintaining an environment in which each employee can contribute creative ideas, seek challenges, assume leadership and continue to focus on meeting and exceeding business and personal objectives. At Northwestern Mutual, we believe relationships are built on trust. That our lives and our work matter. These beliefs launched our company over 160 years ago. Today, they're just a few of the reasons why people choose to build careers at Northwestern Mutual. What started in Milwaukee, WI has grown into 7,000+ home office professionals split across 3 campuses: New York City, Franklin and downtown Milwaukee (HQ) - each one bringing with it its own unique talent and culture. In a company with such a long and storied history, this may be the most exciting and important time to be a part of Northwestern Mutual as we are growing our digital and tech capabilities and are always on the lookout for bright, tech-savvy candidates.

Northwestern Mutual is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes talented individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating and maintaining an environment in which each employee can contribute creative ideas, seek challenges, assume leadership and continue to focus on meeting and exceeding business and personal objectives.