Financial Planning Internship at Northwestern Mutual in IL-Springfield-62704
- Company: Northwestern Mutual
- Location: IL-Springfield-62704
- Posted: Sep 17, 2026
- Type: Internship
- Salary: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
- Visa sponsorship available
Overview
The Northwestern Mutual College Financial Planning internship offers hands-on experience in building a financial planning practice with the support of a Fortune 500 company. Interns gain guidance, connections, and tools to develop their skills while engaging with experts and learning how financial s…
Job description
- The Northwestern Mutual College Financial Planning internship offers hands-on experience in building a financial planning practice with the support of a Fortune 500 company. Interns gain guidance, connections, and tools to develop their skills while engaging with experts and learning how financial strategies and solutions are introduced to clients. Key benefits include:
- Flexible schedules to balance with classes.
- Real-world experience in prospecting, networking, and business strategy.
- Training in proprietary planning software and licensing (Life, Accident, Health insurance).
- Opportunities for certifications (Series 6 & 63, CFP®).
- Weekly coaching and professional development.
- Access to leadership programs and recognition events.
- This program prepares interns for future opportunities, including a full-time Financial Representative or Advisor role upon graduation, while fostering personal and professional growth.
- Follow this link to learn more about our internship: https://youtu.be/zYwzixA9SdM
Responsibilities
- Hands-on experience in building a financial planning practice
- Prospecting, networking, and business strategy
- Training in proprietary planning software and licensing
- Opportunities for certifications (Series 6 & 63, CFP®)
- Weekly coaching and professional development
- Access to leadership programs and recognition events
Requirements
- Full-time students (juniors and seniors preferred)
- Ambitious, with a curiosity for business development
- Highly involved on campus (leader, athlete, campus orgs, student government, etc.)
- Excellent time-management skills
- Business savvy and desire to increase critical thinking abilities
- Professional: Coachable, responds well to accountability, strong communication skills, articulate
- Financial service interest: Financially motivated, capacity for hard work, interest in making an impact with others
- Key characteristics: Motivated, competitive, willingness to overcome obstacles/deal with adversity
Skills
Required
- Time-management
- Communication
- Coachable
- Accountability
- Articulate
- Motivated
- Competitive
- Willingness to overcome obstacles
- Business savvy
- Critical thinking
Benefits
- Bonus based on performance
- Company parties
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- Strong Earnings Potential
- Learning and Development Financial Incentives
- Productivity Bonuses
- Exposure to the financial services industry, including optional licensing education for students who qualify and are interested. Licensing is not required to begin the internship.
- Launch your internship with hands-on experience, impactful training, and the opportunity to build a foundation for your future in business!
- Compensation: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
About Northwestern Mutual
At Northwestern Mutual – Central Illinois, we are guided by the core values of Courage, Passion, and Growth. These principles shape everything we do, from how we support our clients to how we build our team. Our culture strikes the balance between professionalism and approachability, creating a collaborative and supportive environment where new Financial Representatives are set up to succeed. Our commitment to impact extends beyond financial services. We take pride in giving back to our community through support of local organizations such as HSHS St. John’s Children’s Hospital, Contact Ministries, the James Project, and Alex’s Lemonade Stand. If you're looking for a career where you can make a difference, both in your clients’ lives and in your community, while building a business with unlimited potential, we’d love to talk with you.