Financial Planning Internship Spring Semester 2027
Northwestern Mutual
Florham Park, NJFresher4h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year
- Must know
- Sales
- Work
- On-site in Florham Park · internship
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Sales11%of 105 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 4, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
Northwestern Mutual's Financial Planning Internship provides guidance, connection, and a framework for building an integrated financial planning practice. As a College Financial Representative, you will build your financial planning practice while engaging with experts, exclusive financial products, and the support of a Fortune 500 company. This internship offers the opportunity to build confidence, develop a professional network, and help clients achieve financial freedom.
Key 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.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Full-time student; 2027 Senior.
- Entrepreneurial ambitions and curiosity for sales.
- Highly involved on campus (leader, athlete, campus orgs, student government, etc).
- Excellent time-management skills.
- Interest in financial literacy and planning tools.
- Business savvy and desire to increase critical thinking abilities.
- Access to proprietary planning software platforms.
Qualifications
- Full-time student graduating in May 2027.
- Eligibility for SIE, Series 6, Series 63 registrations is supported.
- Support for insurance licensing (life, health, DI, LTC) is provided.
Compensation & Benefits
- Performance-based earnings and revenue.
- Learning and Development Incentives (up to $1000/month, not inclusive of earned commissions).
- Productivity Bonuses.
- Support for insurance licensing (life, health, DI, LTC).
- Support for SIE, Series 6, Series 63 registrations (eligibility required).
- Flexible schedule.
- Opportunity to interview for a full-time Financial Representative or Advisor role upon graduation.