Financial Planning Internship: Flexible, Real-World Growth

Northwestern Mutual; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Training & development

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Retirement

Weekly coaching and development

Leadership programs

Job summary

Northwestern Mutual is offering a College Financial Planning internship in Chicago. The program provides hands-on experience building a financial planning practice with Fortune 500 backing, plus guidance, connections and tools to develop skills while engaging with experts.

Interns gain real-world exposure to prospecting, networking, and business strategy, with licensing education options and weekly coaching. Opportunity to transition to full-time roles after graduation.

Qualifications

• Full-time student (juniors, seniors or final year of a Master’s program preferred).
• Current full-time student status required (no sponsorship provided).
• Ambitious with a curiosity for business development.
• Highly involved on campus (leader, athlete, campus orgs, student government).
• Excellent time-management skills.
• Business savvy with a drive to strengthen critical thinking.
• Professional: coachable, responsive to accountability, strong communication.
• Interest in financial services: motivated, strong work ethic, impact-driven.
• Motivated, competitive, and willing to overcome obstacles.

Skills

Ambitious

Time management

Professionalism

Business savvy

Financial services interest

Leadership involvement

Motivated

Competitive mindset

Job description

Northwestern Mutual is offering a College Financial Planning internship in Chicago. The program provides hands-on experience building a financial planning practice with Fortune 500 backing, plus guidance, connections and tools to develop skills while engaging with experts.

Interns gain real-world exposure to prospecting, networking, and business strategy, with licensing education options and weekly coaching. Opportunity to transition to full-time roles after graduation.