About the role#
This internship program provides a framework for building an integrated financial planning practice from the ground up. You will gain experience in a professional environment while building your own business strategy. The program is designed to help you develop a professional network and build skills that create future career opportunities.
What you'll do#
- Learn to prospect and network to build a client base.
- Develop and execute a business strategy.
- Call on potential clients to set meetings and understand their financial goals.
- Prepare plans and offer recommendations.
- Gain exposure to proprietary planning software.
- Engage in weekly coaching, training, and development meetings.
- Obtain Risk Product State Licensing for Life, Accident, and Health.
What you'll need#
- Full-time student status, with preference for juniors and seniors.
- Entrepreneurial ambition and interest in sales.
- Involvement in campus activities, such as leadership roles, athletics, or student government.
- Excellent time-management skills.
- Curiosity about financial literacy and planning tools.
- Business savvy and a desire to improve critical thinking.
Location & details#
- Location: Wausau, Wisconsin.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Rolling.
- Compensation: This is a paid role with performance-based earnings, productivity bonuses, and learning incentives.
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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