Financial Advisor Intern: Real-World Training & Growth

Northwestern Mutual - Cedar Rapids; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Training & development

Licensing education (Series 6 & 63,CFP

Job summary

Northwestern Mutual Cedar Rapids offers a College Financial Advisor internship providing hands-on experience in building a financial planning practice with the backing of a Fortune 500 company.

Interns gain guidance, connections, and tools to develop client-facing skills while engaging with experts and learning how financial strategies are introduced to clients. Real-world prospecting and training are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled, full‑time student (freshman–senior or final year of a Master’s program; all majors welcome).
• Able to work onsite in Cedar Rapids, IA (no sponsorship provided).
• Ambitious, with a curiosity for business development.
• Highly involved on campus (leader, athlete, campus organizations, student government, etc.).
• Excellent time-management skills.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and client relationship‑building skills.
• Business savvy with a desire to strengthen critical thinking abilities.
• Professional: coachable, responds well to accountability, goal‑oriented, and self-motivated.
• Interest in financial services: financially motivated, strong work ethic, and a desire to make an impact.

Responsibilities

• Support prospecting, networking, and business strategy efforts.
• Engage with clients and learn how financial strategies are introduced to clients.
• Participate in training, licensing education, and leadership development opportunities.

Skills

Active student

Onsite Cedar Rapids

Campus involvement

Time management

Communication skills

Client relationships

Business acumen

Coachability

Interest in financial services

Motivation & resilience

Education

Enrolled full-time student (any major)

Job description

Northwestern Mutual Cedar Rapids offers a College Financial Advisor internship providing hands-on experience in building a financial planning practice with the backing of a Fortune 500 company.

Interns gain guidance, connections, and tools to develop client-facing skills while engaging with experts and learning how financial strategies are introduced to clients. Real-world prospecting and training are emphasized.