Internal Wholesaling Intern

Country Financial Group; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits

401(k) with company match

Job summary

COUNTRY Financial invites you to explore a hands-on internship within our Product Support team, where you will research financial products, evaluate investment and insurance offerings, and support advisor initiatives. You’ll gain practical business experience by working on real projects and collaborating with seasoned professionals.

Interns may pursue the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) exam with access to study resources and team support, offering an added path for professional development.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in finance or a related field.
• Available for full-time hours from late May 2027 to early August 2027.
• Graduation date August 2027 or beyond.
• Basic understanding of financial concepts such as investment products, insurance, and market trends.
• Strong research and analytical skills with attention to detail when working with product data and documentation.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, to collaborate with team members and present findings clearly.
• Organized and self-motivated, with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Research financial products and evaluate investment and insurance offerings.
• Support initiatives that help advisors better serve their clients.
• Learn to use industry tools such as Morningstar.
• Collaborate with experienced team members on projects and real corporate initiatives.

Skills

Research skills

Analytical skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Education

Pursuing finance degree or related field

Graduation Aug 2027 or later

Tools

Morningstar

Job description

Experience more with a career at COUNTRY Financial!

We’re excited you’re interested in a career at COUNTRY as we strive toward our vision - to enrich lives in the communities we serve. Our footprint spans coast to coast. But more important than where we operate, is the people who do the work.

About the role

Join our Product Support team and gain firsthand experience within the financial services industry. In this role, you’ll research financial products, learn to evaluate investment and insurance offerings, and support initiatives that help advisors better serve their clients. You’ll have the opportunity to work with industry tools such as Morningstar, collaborate with experienced team members, and participate in projects that provide practical business experience. Interns may also choose to pursue the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) exam during the internship, with access to study resources and team support, providing an additional opportunity for professional development.

Application Timeline:
We know waiting can be difficult, so we want to set expectations upfront. Our internship recruiting process takes place over several months. Applications open in mid-September and are reviewed as they are received. HR interviews are expected to begin in mid-October, followed by interviews with hiring leaders. Depending on the role and applicant volume, hiring decisions and offers may be made anytime from October through January. We appreciate your patience throughout the process and will communicate updates as they become available.

How does this role make an impact?

"Test drive" a potential career path through real corporate projects, collaboration in meetings, and several networking opportunities. While working alongside and learning from expert leaders at all levels of the company, in addition to teaming up with fellow interns to showcase your ideas, our interns impact the business, and experience professional and personal growth.

Do you have what we’re looking for?

• Pursuing a degree finance or a related field.
• Must be able to work full-time hours from late May 2027 to early August 2027. The internship may be extended part-time through fall 2027 and spring 2028.
• Graduation date of August 2027 or beyond.
• Basic understanding of financial concepts such as investment products, insurance, and market trends.
• Strong research and analytical skills, with attention to detail when working with product data and documentation.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, to collaborate with team members and present findings clearly.
• Organized and self‑motivated, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a team‑oriented environment.

Why work with us?

Our employees and representatives serve nearly one million households with our diverse range of personal and business insurance products as well as retirement and investment services. We build relationships and work together to create a stronger, more secure future for our clients and our communities. We’re a big company, yet small enough you can make an impact and won’t get lost in the shuffle. You’ll have the opportunity to learn and grow throughout your career, either within this role or by exploring other areas of our business.

You’ll be able to take advantage of our benefits package, which includes:

• insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision, disability, and life)
• 401(k) with company match

COUNTRY Financial is committed to providing equal opportunity in all areas of employment, and in providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, disability, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.