Finance Planning Internship: Flexible, Hands-on Experience

Northwestern Mutual; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement

Bonus based on performance

Company parties

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Vision insurance

Licensing education (Series 6 & 63, +)

Weekly coaching and development

Leadership programs and recognition

Job summary

Northwestern Mutual Chicagoland offers a hands‑on College Financial Planning internship that assists in building a financial planning practice with Fortune 500 backing. Interns gain guidance, connections, and tools to develop skills while engaging with experts and learning how financial strategies are introduced to clients.

At Northwestern Mutual, interns receive training in proprietary planning software, licensing pathways (Life, Accident, Health), and certifications (Series 6 & 63, CFP).

Qualifications

• Full-time student status required; no sponsorship provided.
• Ambitious with a curiosity for business development and growth.
• Excellent time-management skills and strong communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Build a foundation for a financial planning practice with support from Northwestern Mutual.
• Engage in prospecting, networking, and business strategy activities.
• Receive training in planning software and licensing (Life, Accident, Health).
• Pursue licensing (Series 6 & 63, CFP) where eligible and participate in coaching.
• Benefit from weekly coaching and professional development opportunities.

Skills

Communication skills

Networking

Time management

Ambition

Professionalism

Education

Full-time student status

Tools

Proprietary planning software

Licensing education (Series 6/63, CFP)

Job description

Northwestern Mutual Chicagoland offers a hands‑on College Financial Planning internship that assists in building a financial planning practice with Fortune 500 backing. Interns gain guidance, connections, and tools to develop skills while engaging with experts and learning how financial strategies are introduced to clients.

At Northwestern Mutual, interns receive training in proprietary planning software, licensing pathways (Life, Accident, Health), and certifications (Series 6 & 63, CFP).