Financial Planning Intern: Flexible Schedule & Practice-Building

Northwestern Mutual; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 500 - 1,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Mutual invites college students to join its College Financial Representative internship, building a real financial planning practice with guidance from experts at a Fortune 500 company.

You’ll learn to prospect, develop a business strategy, meet clients, and gain exposure to planning software; leaders will coach you weekly. The program offers licensing support and a path to full-time roles after graduation.

Qualifications

• Student enrolled full-time; juniors and seniors preferred.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with interest in sales and client development.
• Active on campus with leadership roles or student organizations.
• Excellent time management and reliability.
• Interest in financial literacy and planning tools.
• Business mindset and ability to think critically.

Responsibilities

• Learn prospecting and networking to build business and client base.
• Develop and execute a personal business strategy.
• Call on potential clients and set meetings to discuss goals.
• Prepare plans and offer useful financial recommendations.
• Gain exposure to proprietary planning software platforms.
• Participate in weekly coaching, training, and development meetings.
• Receive licensing support for life, accident and health.
• Grow life skills for future career opportunities.

Skills

Entrepreneurial ambitions

Time management

Financial literacy interest

Campus involvement

Sales aptitude

Networking skills

Job description

Northwestern Mutual invites college students to join its College Financial Representative internship, building a real financial planning practice with guidance from experts at a Fortune 500 company.

You’ll learn to prospect, develop a business strategy, meet clients, and gain exposure to planning software; leaders will coach you weekly. The program offers licensing support and a path to full-time roles after graduation.