About this opportunity
Northwestern Mutual lists this College Financial Representative Internship Program Barrington Illinois opportunity in barrington, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
nCollege Financial Representatives in the internship program at Northwestern Mutual are provided guidance, connection, and a framework for building an integrated financial planning practice from the ground up. Our college financial representatives, who come from varying academic backgrounds and experiences, begin to build a financial planning practice while engaging local and nationwide experts, exclusive financial products, and the support of a Fortune 500 company. You will have the opportunity to build your confidence, develop a professional network, and help people achieve financial freedom. Here, hard work pays off!
nResponsibilities
nOur internship program mimics our full-time Financial Representative career, allowing you to:
nnLearn how to prospect and network to build your business and client base
nDevelop and execute on a business strategy
nCall on potential clients and set meetings to understand their financial goals
nPrepare plans and offer useful recommendations
nGain exposure to proprietary planning software platforms
nEngage in weekly coaching, training, and development meetings
nReceive Risk Product State Licensing: Life, Accident, and Health
nBuild life skills that create future career opportunities
n nAs 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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nQualifications
nAre you a fit for this internship?
nnFull-time student; juniors and seniors preferred
nEntrepreneurial ambitions and curiosity for sales
nHighly involved on campus (leader, athlete, campus orgs, student government, etc)
nExcellent time-management skills
nInterest in financial literacy and planning tools
nBusiness savvy and desire to increase critical thinking abilities
n nCompensation & Benefits
nnPerformance-based earnings and revenue
nLearning and Development Incentives (up to $1000/month, not inclusive of earned commissions)
nProductivity Bonuses
nSupport for insurance licensing (life, health, DI, LTC)
nSupport for SIE, Series 6, Series 63 registrations (eligibility required)
n nAbout Us
nFor 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.
nOur 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.
nOur Financial Representatives and College Financial Representatives are valued partners and proud business owners. As such, they are considered independent contractors 1 for income tax purposes, and a "statutory employee" for Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) tax purposes.
nAs 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.
nWhy join Northwestern Mutual
nnFortune 500 company (2023)
nTop 100 Internship Programs, Yello x WayUp (2022)
n5.0+ million clients and growing 2
n$257 billion retail investment client assets held or managed by Northwestern Mutual 3
nForbes' Best Employers for Diversity )
nUnsurpassed financial strength 4
nBest Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality- Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index )
n n1 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.
n2 As of June 30, 2023
n3 Combined client assets of NMIS and NMWMC as of June 30, 2023
n4 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)
nSalary Range
nUSD $500.00 - USD $1,000.00 /Yr.
Worksite address
barrington, IL, 60011, US
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