About the role#
As a College Financial Representative, you will build an integrated financial planning practice from the ground up. This internship mirrors the full-time role, providing you with a framework to develop your own business while receiving guidance from local and national experts. You will work with a flexible schedule that accommodates your classes and personal commitments.
What you'll do#
- Prospect and network to build your client base.
- Develop and execute a personal business strategy.
- Call on potential clients and set meetings to understand their financial goals.
- Prepare financial plans and offer recommendations.
- Gain experience with proprietary planning software platforms.
- Participate in weekly coaching, training, and development meetings.
- Obtain Risk Product State Licensing for Life, Accident, and Health.
- Build practical life skills for your future career.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a full-time student, with preference for juniors and seniors.
- Interest in sales and entrepreneurial ambitions.
- Strong involvement on campus through leadership roles, athletics, or student organizations.
- Excellent time-management skills.
- An interest in financial literacy and planning tools.
- Business savvy and a desire to improve critical thinking abilities.
- Academic focus in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or Marketing.
Location & details#
- This role is based in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
- The position is on-site.
- This is a paid internship with performance-based earnings, productivity bonuses, and learning incentives.
- The program offers support for insurance licensing and professional registrations such as the SIE, Series 6, and Series 63.
- The internship is offered on a rolling term basis.
About Northwestern Mutual
Northwestern Mutual is a financial services company founded in 1857. It provides insurance, annuities, and wealth management services to over 4.5 million clients. The firm operates with offices in Milwaukee and New York. It manages over 125 billion dollars in client assets.
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