HIRING DECEMBER 2026 and MAY 2027 GRADS FOR OUR FALL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM BEGINNING AUSUST 2026
***Only Placer County-local students will be considered***
Other territory recruiters can be reached here: https://opportunities.northwesternmutual.com/students
Financial Representative Interns at Northwestern Mutual help their clients live more and worry less through our unique approach to financial planning. Our interns, who come from varying academic backgrounds and experiences, begin to build a financial planning practice while employing local and nationwide experts, exclusive financial products, and the support of a Fortune 100 company.
You will have the opportunity to build your confidence, develop a professional network, and change people’s lives by helping them achieve financial freedom. Here, hard work pays off!
Our internship program mimics our full-time Financial Representative role, allowing you to:
- Build your client base through prospecting and networking
- Call on potential clients and set meetings to understand their financial goals
- Prepare plans and offer useful recommendations
- Gain exposure to planning software platforms
- Get licensed with your Life, Accident, and Health insurance license
- Participate in weekly coaching, training, and development meetings
As a Northwestern Mutual intern, you can expect a flexible schedule to work around life and your classes. With our year-round program, you can continue to grow your practice and obtain support for insurance and investments licensing.
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 interns have an opportunity to interview for a full-time Financial Representative role upon graduation.
Are you a fit for this internship?
- Full-time student
- Entrepreneurial and curiosity for sales
- Highly involved on campus (leader, campus orgs, student government, etc.)
- Excellent time-management skills
- Interest in financial literacy and planning tools
- Business savvy
Compensation & Benefits
- Sales commissions
- Productivity Bonuses
- Support for insurance and investments licensing
About Us
For over 169 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.
Our 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.
Our Financial Representatives are valued partners, and proud business owners. We value an inclusive and belonging environment where everyone’s different viewpoints bring new successes!
Some of our Accolades Include
- Fortune 500 Ranking: 109
- Glassdoor 2026 Best Places to Work in Finance, Insurance, and Consulting
- Forbes: Best Employers for New Grads 2025
- Forbes: America’s Best Insurance Companies, 2026
- Forbes: Best Whole Life Insurance Companies, 2025
- The Wall Street Journal: Best Whole Life Insurance Companies, 2025
- Fortune "World's Most Admired Companies"
- Training Magazine APEX Award, 2025
- Selling Power Magazine “50 Best Companies to Sell For”
- BusinessWeek Magazine "50 Best Places to Launch a Career"
- Top 5 independent broker-dealer in the Unites States
- Industry-leading financial strength ratings (A.M. Best: A++, Fitch Ratings: AAA, Standard & Poor’s: AA+, Moody’s Investors Service: Aaa)
Job Type: Internship
Pay: $3,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
Application Question(s):
- Are you graduating with a Bachelors or Masters degree in December 2026 or May 2027?
Location:
- Roseville, CA (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
