Financial Planning Intern: Build Your Practice & Licenses

Northwestern Mutual; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 500 - 1,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance licensing support (life/di/L

SIE and Series registrations support

Performance-based earnings

Learning & Development incentives (up

Productivity bonuses

Job summary

Northwestern Mutual College Financial Representatives internship provides guidance, connection, and a framework for building an integrated financial planning practice from the ground up, with support from a Fortune 500 company and access to exclusive products.

As an intern you’ll learn prospecting, develop a business strategy, build a client base, and gain licensure support; the program offers flexible scheduling, coaching, and pathways to full-time roles after graduation.

Qualifications

• Full-time student; juniors and seniors preferred.
• Entrepreneurial ambitions and curiosity for sales.
• Excellent time-management skills.
• Interest in financial literacy and planning tools.

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

Time management

Campus involvement

Sales interest

Business savvy

Job description

Northwestern Mutual College Financial Representatives internship provides guidance, connection, and a framework for building an integrated financial planning practice from the ground up, with support from a Fortune 500 company and access to exclusive products.

As an intern you’ll learn prospecting, develop a business strategy, build a client base, and gain licensure support; the program offers flexible scheduling, coaching, and pathways to full-time roles after graduation.