Financial Planner Intern: Flexible Hours & Licensing

Northwestern Mutual; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 500 - 1,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based earnings

Learning and Development incentives

Productivity bonuses

Licensing support (life, health, DI, &

LTC)

SIE/Series 6/63 support

Job summary

Northwestern Mutual offers a College Financial Representative internship that guides students toward building an integrated financial planning practice while studying. You’ll access local and nationwide experts, exclusive products, and the backing of a Fortune 500 company to grow confidence, network, and pursue licensing paths.

You’ll gain exposure to coaching, training, and leadership programs, with opportunities to interview for full-time roles after graduation.

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 spirit

Campus involvement

Time management

Sales curiosity

Financial literacy interest

Business savvy

Tools

Proprietary planning software

Job description

Northwestern Mutual offers a College Financial Representative internship that guides students toward building an integrated financial planning practice while studying. You’ll access local and nationwide experts, exclusive products, and the backing of a Fortune 500 company to grow confidence, network, and pursue licensing paths.

You’ll gain exposure to coaching, training, and leadership programs, with opportunities to interview for full-time roles after graduation.