Finance Internship: Build Your Financial Advisory Practice

Northwestern Mutual; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 1,000 - 2,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Earnings incentives

L&D incentives

Productivity bonuses

Licensing support

Registrations support

Job summary

Northwestern Mutual invites you to join its College Financial Representative internship, offering hands-on practice in building a financial planning practice while you study. You’ll gain coaching, licensing support, and access to expert resources within a Fortune 500 company.

This role leads toward full-time opportunities after graduation, with flexible scheduling around classes. The program emphasizes prospecting, strategy development, and client meetings, plus exposure to planning software and

Qualifications

• Full-time student; juniors and seniors preferred.
• Entrepreneurial ambitions and curiosity for sales.
• Highly involved on campus (leader, athlete, campus orgs, student government, etc).
• Excellent time-management skills.
• Interest in financial literacy and planning tools.
• Business savvy and desire to increase critical thinking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Learn how to prospect and network to build your business and client base
• Develop and execute on a business strategy
• Call on potential clients and set meetings to understand their financial goals
• Prepare plans and offer useful recommendations
• Gain exposure to proprietary planning software platforms
• Engage in weekly coaching, training, and development meetings
• Receive Risk Product State Licensing: Life, Accident, and Health
• Build life skills that create future career opportunities

Skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Time management

Campus involvement

Sales interest

Business acumen

Job description

Northwestern Mutual invites you to join its College Financial Representative internship, offering hands-on practice in building a financial planning practice while you study. You’ll gain coaching, licensing support, and access to expert resources within a Fortune 500 company.

This role leads toward full-time opportunities after graduation, with flexible scheduling around classes. The program emphasizes prospecting, strategy development, and client meetings, plus exposure to planning software and