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Get Access To All JobsFinancial Planning and Sales Internship - Fall 2026 - FT or PT CO-OP
An internship at Northwestern Mutual gives you valuable, real-world work experience to prepare you for a career at Northwestern Mutual or elsewhere while building on your classroom learning.
You will meet with clients to find out their needs and goals, make recommendations for the appropriate insurance and investment products, and provide ongoing client service beyond the plan implementation. You’ll have experienced mentors, access to strong professional networks, and immediate career opportunities with virtually unlimited earning potential. And it’s flexible too. You’ll have a schedule that lets you combine schoolwork and real-world business experience.
Our interns come from varying academic backgrounds and experiences to build rewarding practices and relationships with their clients.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
- Reach out to potential clients
- Gain sufficient understanding of products and services offered by Northwestern Mutual and how they clients achieve financial goals
- Attend client meetings
- Communicate effectively with senior advisors for planning and preparation
- Prepare or assist in preparing comprehensive, holistic financial plans
- Attend weekly development meetings with assigned College Unit Director
- Participate in training, development, and coaching – expand on your knowledge of our comprehensive approach to financial planning and cultivate your professional development skills
Minimum Position Qualifications:
- Current full-time student (junior/senior status preferred)
- Connected to the Cincinnati/Dayton area
- Ability to work on own initiative and independently
- Commitment to providing a first-class client experience
- Knowing how to connect with people and easily build trusted relationships
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
Stand Out Position Qualifications:
- Experience in a professional work environment
- Managing multiple priorities between school, work, or extra-curricular activities
- Experience in Sales/Entrepreneurial work
- Involvement in campus organizations/community organizations
- Demonstrating leadership skills
Position Details:
- 12-week program
- West Chester, OH office
What You’ll Receive:
- Paid Internship: up to $1,000 monthly incentive plus uncapped commission and bonus opportunities
- Opportunity for full-time employment: 1 in 3 interns are extended a full-time job offer upon graduation
- An entrepreneurial, dedicated, supportive, and inclusive company culture with an abundance mentality
- Sponsorship of licenses/credentials (Life/Accident & Health insurance, Series 6, 63, 7, 65, CLU, CFP, ChFC, etc.)
Who We Are:
At Northwestern Mutual we believe that everyone deserves to ‘Spend Their Lives Living’ and that a strong financial plan is the cornerstone for ensuring that reality. Financial security is not just something that happens in retirement but is an enabler for our clients to spend their life living.
Our teams of financial advisors across the nation embody these beliefs and are committed to helping clients reach their financial goals. With over 70% of American’s citing that their financial planning needs improvement, a career with Northwestern Mutual provides abundant opportunities to serve this growing need.
Recognized by FORTUNE as one of the "World's Most Admired" companies, Northwestern Mutual has been among the leaders in the financial services industry for over 165 years and has a proven track record of financial success.
Job Type: Internship
Pay: $3,000.00 - $35,000.00 per year
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Township of Liberty, OH 45069
Financial Planning and Sales Internship - Fall 2026 - FT or PT CO-OP
An internship at Northwestern Mutual gives you valuable, real-world work experience to prepare you for a career at Northwestern Mutual or elsewhere while building on your classroom learning.
You will meet with clients to find out their needs and goals, make recommendations for the appropriate insurance and investment products, and provide ongoing client service beyond the plan implementation. You’ll have experienced mentors, access to strong professional networks, and immediate career opportunities with virtually unlimited earning potential. And it’s flexible too. You’ll have a schedule that lets you combine schoolwork and real-world business experience.
Our interns come from varying academic backgrounds and experiences to build rewarding practices and relationships with their clients.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
- Reach out to potential clients
- Gain sufficient understanding of products and services offered by Northwestern Mutual and how they clients achieve financial goals
- Attend client meetings
- Communicate effectively with senior advisors for planning and preparation
- Prepare or assist in preparing comprehensive, holistic financial plans
- Attend weekly development meetings with assigned College Unit Director
- Participate in training, development, and coaching – expand on your knowledge of our comprehensive approach to financial planning and cultivate your professional development skills
Minimum Position Qualifications:
- Current full-time student (junior/senior status preferred)
- Connected to the Cincinnati/Dayton area
- Ability to work on own initiative and independently
- Commitment to providing a first-class client experience
- Knowing how to connect with people and easily build trusted relationships
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
Stand Out Position Qualifications:
- Experience in a professional work environment
- Managing multiple priorities between school, work, or extra-curricular activities
- Experience in Sales/Entrepreneurial work
- Involvement in campus organizations/community organizations
- Demonstrating leadership skills
Position Details:
- 12-week program
- West Chester, OH office
What You’ll Receive:
- Paid Internship: up to $1,000 monthly incentive plus uncapped commission and bonus opportunities
- Opportunity for full-time employment: 1 in 3 interns are extended a full-time job offer upon graduation
- An entrepreneurial, dedicated, supportive, and inclusive company culture with an abundance mentality
- Sponsorship of licenses/credentials (Life/Accident & Health insurance, Series 6, 63, 7, 65, CLU, CFP, ChFC, etc.)
Who We Are:
At Northwestern Mutual we believe that everyone deserves to ‘Spend Their Lives Living’ and that a strong financial plan is the cornerstone for ensuring that reality. Financial security is not just something that happens in retirement but is an enabler for our clients to spend their life living.
Our teams of financial advisors across the nation embody these beliefs and are committed to helping clients reach their financial goals. With over 70% of American’s citing that their financial planning needs improvement, a career with Northwestern Mutual provides abundant opportunities to serve this growing need.
Recognized by FORTUNE as one of the "World's Most Admired" companies, Northwestern Mutual has been among the leaders in the financial services industry for over 165 years and has a proven track record of financial success.
Job Type: Internship
Pay: $3,000.00 - $35,000.00 per year
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Township of Liberty, OH 45069
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Get Access To All JobsSales Representative CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Sales Representative job qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, if the role connects directly to your enrolled curriculum. Sales Representative positions are most defensible for students in business, marketing, communications, or management programs. Your DSO will evaluate whether the job duties, such as client outreach, pipeline management, or territory analysis, integrate with a specific course or program requirement. Roles that are purely commission-based with no structured training component can be harder to justify.
Can I work for multiple employers or switch sales jobs while on CPT?
You can't switch employers or add a second employer without getting a new CPT authorization from your DSO. Each employer requires a separate I-20 amendment showing that specific company's name, address, and your start date. If you leave a sales job and join a new company, you must stop working at the old employer before the new CPT is issued, since the authorization is employer-specific.
How do I find Sales Representative employers who are comfortable hiring F-1 CPT students?
Search Migrate Mate to identify employers with a track record of hiring international students on work authorization. Sales organizations vary widely in their familiarity with CPT. Mid-size companies in SaaS, wholesale distribution, and financial services tend to have HR infrastructure that handles I-9 and E-Verify processes. Smaller direct-sales operations often aren't E-Verify enrolled, which creates compliance gaps you'll want to avoid.
Does commission-only sales work count toward CPT, and can it affect my OPT later?
Commission-only arrangements can qualify as CPT if the position is otherwise structured and your school accepts them, but many DSOs require evidence of a base wage to confirm the role meets employment standards. More critically, full-time CPT authorization lasting 12 months or more eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely, regardless of pay structure. Confirm your weekly hours classification with your DSO in writing before starting any full-time sales role.
What happens to my CPT authorization if my sales employer relocates my position to a different state?
A location change requires a new CPT authorization because your I-20 lists the specific work site. Your DSO must amend your I-20 before you begin working at the new address. Working at an unauthorized location, even temporarily, puts your F-1 status at risk. Notify your DSO as soon as you receive notice of a relocation and don't report to the new site until your updated I-20 is issued.