About the role#
College Financial Representatives build an integrated financial planning practice from the ground up. You will work with local and national experts, use proprietary financial products, and gain professional experience within a Fortune 500 company. This program allows you to build your own client base while developing skills to help people reach their financial goals.
What you'll do#
- Prospect and network to build your business and client base.
- Develop and execute 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.
- Participate in weekly coaching, training, and development meetings.
- Obtain Risk Product State Licensing for Life, Accident, and Health.
- Build life skills that create future career opportunities.
What you'll need#
- You are a full-time student, with preference given to juniors and seniors.
- You have entrepreneurial ambitions and an interest in sales.
- You are highly involved on campus as a leader, athlete, or member of student organizations.
- You possess excellent time-management skills.
- You have an interest in financial literacy and planning tools.
- You are business savvy with a desire to increase your critical thinking abilities.
Location & details#
- Location: Boston, Massachusetts.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Rolling, with year-round participation options.
- Compensation: This is a paid, performance-based role. You may be eligible for learning and development incentives, productivity bonuses, and support for insurance and professional licensing registrations.
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.
How to get in at Northwestern Mutual
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