Financial Planning Internship: Build Your Practice & Career

Northwestern Mutual; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 500 - 1,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fortune 500 company

Top internship programs

Leadership opportunities

Job summary

Northwestern Mutual offers College Financial Representative internships designed to guide students in building an integrated financial planning practice. You will learn prospecting, develop a business strategy, and gain exposure to planning software while pursuing licensing and professional development opportunities.

As a student, you can work around classes with a flexible schedule and access coaching, national recognition events, and potential full-time opportunities after graduation.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a college student (juniors/seniors preferred).
• Entrepreneurial with curiosity for sales.
• Highly involved on campus with leadership or activities.
• Excellent time-management skills.
• Interest in financial literacy and planning tools.

Responsibilities

• Learn prospecting and networking to build client base.
• Develop and execute a business strategy.
• Call on potential clients and set meetings to learn goals.
• Prepare plans and recommendations.
• Gain exposure to planning software platforms.
• Participate in weekly coaching and development meetings.
• Receive licensing through risk product state licensing.
• Build life skills for future career opportunities.

Skills

Entrepreneurial ambitions

Time management

Campus involvement

Interest in financial literacy

Business savvy

Education

College student status

Tools

Proprietary planning software

Job description

Northwestern Mutual offers College Financial Representative internships designed to guide students in building an integrated financial planning practice. You will learn prospecting, develop a business strategy, and gain exposure to planning software while pursuing licensing and professional development opportunities.

As a student, you can work around classes with a flexible schedule and access coaching, national recognition events, and potential full-time opportunities after graduation.