College Financial Representative Internships
College financial representative internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on client and product experience, mentorship from working financial representatives, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated across Insurance, with Northwestern Mutual, Northwestern Mutual - Waukesha, and Northwestern Mutual - Twin Cities among the employers posting roles now.
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Our internship program mimics our full-time Financial Representative career, allowing you to:
- 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
As a Northwestern Mutual College Financial Representative, you can expect a flexible schedule to work around your life and your classes. With the option to participate in our internship program year-round, you can continue to grow your practice and obtain support for registrations and certifications such as the Series 6 & 63 or CFP®. Get inspired at local and national recognition events, earn access to leadership programs, and collaborate with experts in our business. In fact, you’ll find diverse resources across our culture to ensure that you experience personal and professional growth in this program. With interest, eligible students have an opportunity to interview for a full-time Financial Representative or Advisor role upon graduation.
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Qualifications:Are you a fit for this internship?
- 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
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)
About Us
For over 165 years, we have helped our clients spend their lives living through comprehensive and innovative financial planning. We combine the expertise of our financial professionals with personalized digital experience and industry-leading products to give our clients the ability to successfully navigate their financial lives.
Our tailored approach includes multiple financial strategies—insurance, investments, and annuities—built to reinforce each other, keeping our clients consistently on track to meet goal after goal. We lead with unmatched financial strength and access to the best products and services for our clients.
Our Financial Representatives and College Financial Representatives are valued partners and proud business owners. As such, they are considered independent contractors1 for income tax purposes, and a "statutory employee" for Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) tax purposes.
As a company, we value an inclusive and belonging workplace where everyone’s unique viewpoints bring new successes. We strive to create teams that reflect our customers and communities, fostering an environment where all employees are welcomed, valued, and heard.
Why join Northwestern Mutual
- Fortune 500 company (2023)
- Top 100 Internship Programs, Yello x WayUp (2022)
- 5.0+ million clients and growing2
- $257 billion retail investment client assets held or managed by Northwestern Mutual3
- Forbes' Best Employers for Diversity (2018-2021)
- Unsurpassed financial strength4
- Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality- Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index (2015-2021)
1 Northwestern Mutual College Financial Representatives are Independent Contractors whose income is based on production. If offered to apply for approval of an intern contract to become a Northwestern Mutual College Financial Representative, a national criminal background check is required. Should the background check results provide information which would not allow someone to work for Northwestern Mutual, approval to contract will be withdrawn.
2 As of June 30, 2023
3 Combined client assets of NMIS and NMWMC as of June 30, 2023
4 Among U.S. life insurers. Ratings are for The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company and Northwestern Long Term Care Insurance Company, as of the most recent review and report by each rating agency. Ratings as of: 06/23 (Moody’s Investors Service), 08/23 (A.M. Best Company), 08/23 (Fitch Ratings), 05/23 (S&P Global Ratings)
Salary Range: USD $500.00 - USD $1,000.00 /Yr.Our internship program mimics our full-time Financial Representative career, allowing you to:
- 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
As a Northwestern Mutual College Financial Representative, you can expect a flexible schedule to work around your life and your classes. With the option to participate in our internship program year-round, you can continue to grow your practice and obtain support for registrations and certifications such as the Series 6 & 63 or CFP®. Get inspired at local and national recognition events, earn access to leadership programs, and collaborate with experts in our business. In fact, you’ll find diverse resources across our culture to ensure that you experience personal and professional growth in this program. With interest, eligible students have an opportunity to interview for a full-time Financial Representative or Advisor role upon graduation.
#LI-Onsite
Qualifications:Are you a fit for this internship?
- 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
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)
About Us
For over 165 years, we have helped our clients spend their lives living through comprehensive and innovative financial planning. We combine the expertise of our financial professionals with personalized digital experience and industry-leading products to give our clients the ability to successfully navigate their financial lives.
Our tailored approach includes multiple financial strategies—insurance, investments, and annuities—built to reinforce each other, keeping our clients consistently on track to meet goal after goal. We lead with unmatched financial strength and access to the best products and services for our clients.
Our Financial Representatives and College Financial Representatives are valued partners and proud business owners. As such, they are considered independent contractors1 for income tax purposes, and a "statutory employee" for Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) tax purposes.
As a company, we value an inclusive and belonging workplace where everyone’s unique viewpoints bring new successes. We strive to create teams that reflect our customers and communities, fostering an environment where all employees are welcomed, valued, and heard.
Why join Northwestern Mutual
- Fortune 500 company (2023)
- Top 100 Internship Programs, Yello x WayUp (2022)
- 5.0+ million clients and growing2
- $257 billion retail investment client assets held or managed by Northwestern Mutual3
- Forbes' Best Employers for Diversity (2018-2021)
- Unsurpassed financial strength4
- Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality- Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index (2015-2021)
1 Northwestern Mutual College Financial Representatives are Independent Contractors whose income is based on production. If offered to apply for approval of an intern contract to become a Northwestern Mutual College Financial Representative, a national criminal background check is required. Should the background check results provide information which would not allow someone to work for Northwestern Mutual, approval to contract will be withdrawn.
2 As of June 30, 2023
3 Combined client assets of NMIS and NMWMC as of June 30, 2023
4 Among U.S. life insurers. Ratings are for The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company and Northwestern Long Term Care Insurance Company, as of the most recent review and report by each rating agency. Ratings as of: 06/23 (Moody’s Investors Service), 08/23 (A.M. Best Company), 08/23 (Fitch Ratings), 05/23 (S&P Global Ratings)
Salary Range: USD $500.00 - USD $1,000.00 /Yr.College Financial Representative Internship Market
Who's Hiring
- Northwestern Mutual11
- Northwestern Mutual - Waukesha1
- Northwestern Mutual - Twin Cities1
Top Industries Hiring
- Insurance
Tips for Your College Financial Representative Internship Search
Apply earlier than you think you need to
Large financial services and insurance employers open summer intern recruiting the preceding fall and close cohorts before winter break. Smaller firms and co-op programs post closer to their start dates, so openings surface year-round. Check listings in September for summer programs and revisit monthly for rolling cohorts at smaller companies.
Build a portfolio before you send a single application
Hiring teams for college financial representative interns have limited work history to assess, so give them something else: a written case study analyzing a financial product, a documented sales simulation, or a summary of coursework projects showing your reasoning. Name the tools you used and what you concluded. That artifact travels with every application you send.
Combine campus recruiting with direct company outreach
Campus career fairs surface structured intern programs your school has formal recruiting relationships with, and career center staff often know which companies recruit from your campus before roles post publicly. Apply directly to firms running smaller cohorts at the same time, since those roles rarely appear through campus channels and fill on their own timeline.
Practice your interview format out loud before you apply
College financial representative intern screens typically involve a behavioral conversation and a role-play or case exercise testing how you handle a client objection or product explanation. Practice answering out loud, not just in your head, because interviewers weigh how you think through a scenario as much as the final answer you land on.
Target structured internship programs at larger companies
Many large financial services and insurance companies run formal college financial representative cohort or university programs designed to train people new to the field, with built-in mentorship and licensing support. These programs recruit in the fall, fill fast, and are competitive, so identify the ones that fit your background and apply in the first wave of open applications.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 80% of the college financial representative internships listed here. Decide what you can commit to before you start reviewing listings, then filter by location and work type so you are not spending time on roles you cannot take. Applying to roles that fit your actual situation also strengthens each application you do send.
College Financial Representative Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a college financial representative internship?
Lead with coursework in finance, insurance, or business and any client-facing or sales projects you can document and share. A one-page case study or a brief portfolio showing how you analyzed a financial product or built a sales pitch gives recruiters something concrete to assess. Apply directly to company career pages and attend campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a college financial representative internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What actually drives it is consistent performance on real client work, available headcount on the team, and how early return-offer decisions are made at that company. Position yourself by treating every client interaction and deliverable seriously without counting on the offer until it arrives in writing.
When should I apply for college financial representative internships?
Earlier than most students expect. Large financial services employers recruit summer interns the preceding fall, often closing applications before winter break. Smaller companies, regional firms, and co-op programs post closer to their actual start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly and setting filters by role and location keeps you ahead of deadlines at both ends of the market.
Are college financial representative internships paid?
Most professional college financial representative internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and some roles include commission or performance components alongside a base. Where an employer discloses pay, the listing will show it, so check each posting directly for the structure that applies.
What should a college financial representative internship resume include?
Lead with two or three complete, documented projects rather than work history. For college financial representative candidates, the strongest proof is a written case study, a sales simulation you can describe in detail, or coursework analysis of a financial product, noting the tools used and what you concluded. Add relevant coursework in finance, insurance, or business and keep the whole document to one page.
Are there remote college financial representative internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 20% of the college financial representative internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast because they draw applicants from across the country, so apply early once you decide what works for you and use the work-type filter to surface only the listings you can actually commit to.
Can international students get college financial representative internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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