College Financial Representative, Internship Program
Northwestern Mutual
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This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year
- Nice to have
- Sales
- Work
- On-site in Bettendorf · internship
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Sales11%of 110 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 6, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
College Financial Representatives in the internship program at Northwestern Mutual are provided guidance, connection, and a framework for building an integrated financial planning practice from the ground up. This role allows you to build your confidence, develop a professional network, and help people 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
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)
Qualifications
- Full-time student; juniors and seniors preferred
- 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
Why join Northwestern Mutual
- Fortune 500 company (2023)
- Top 100 Internship Programs, Yello x WayUp (2022)
- 5.0+ million clients and growing
- $257 billion retail investment client assets held or managed by Northwestern Mutual
- Forbes' Best Employers for Diversity (2018-2021)
- Unsurpassed financial strength
- Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality - Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index (2015-2021)
Note: Northwestern Mutual College Financial Representatives are Independent Contractors whose income is based on production. A national criminal background check is required for contract approval.