Post-Graduate Financial Representative Development Internship

Northwestern Mutual

Raleigh, NC
15 days ago

Full-time

Highlights

Designed to support long-term career growth, the program combines real-world business experience, professional coaching, and client-facing opportunities, with eligible participants having the opportunity to be considered for future full-time Financial Representative roles upon successful completion of the program. ThePost-Graduate Financial Representative Development Internshipprovides12 weeksof immersive professional experience, mentorship, leadership development, and networking opportunities with successful financial professionals across Northwestern Mutual's network.

Numbers & Facts

Location	Raleigh, NC
Job Type	Full-time
Industry	Financial Services
Company Size	5,000 to 9,999 employees
Year Founded	1857
Website	https://www.northwesternmutual.com/

Description

ThePost-Graduate Financial Representative Development Internshipis designed to help recent graduates gain hands-on business experience while exploring opportunities in financial services. Participants develop an entrepreneurial mindset while working alongside experienced financial professionals andutilizingindustry-leading planning tools, resources, and training. Inspired by the Financial Representative career path, the program provides a foundation in financial planning, relationship management, business development, and client engagement. Through mentorship, coaching, and real-world experience, participants gain valuable exposure to Northwestern Mutual's culture and professional network. Participantshave the opportunity to: Build a client base through prospecting and networking.Develop and execute a personal business strategy.Meet prospective clients to understand their financial goals and priorities.Create financial plans and provide tailored recommendations.Gain exposure to financial planning software and technology platforms.Learn the fundamentals of financial planning, insurance solutions, and investment strategies.Participate in weekly coaching, training, and professional development sessions.Work alongside experienced advisors, leaders, and mentors.Obtain Life, Health, and Long-Term Care insurance licenses.Develop leadership, communication, networking, sales, and entrepreneurial skills.Gain hands-on client-facing experience and business development training. Ideal candidates are recent undergraduate or graduate degree recipients who are self-motivated, coachable, andgoal oriented. Theypossessstrong interpersonal and communication skills, have a passion for helping others achieve financial security, and are interested in exploring career opportunities within financial services, business development, wealth management, and client relationship management. ThePost-Graduate Financial Representative Development Internshipprovides12 weeksof immersive professional experience, mentorship, leadership development, and networking opportunities with successful financial professionals across Northwestern Mutual's network. Designed to support long-term career growth, the program combines real-world business experience, professional coaching, and client-facing opportunities, with eligible participants having the opportunity to be considered for future full-time Financial Representative roles upon successful completion of the program.

About Company

Who We Are

What we believe.

We believe relationships are built on trust. That our lives and our work matter. And that doing what’s right is good for everyone — our clients, our employees, our financial representatives and our communities.
These beliefs launched our company nearly 160 years ago. Today, they’re just a few of the reasons why people choose to build careers at Northwestern Mutual.

We’re known for our financial strength.

That means we’ll be here for the millions of people who are counting on us—our clients, our employees, our financial representatives and our communities.

We care.

We make a positive difference in our communities. Nationally, thousands have benefited from our support of research and programs to fight childhood cancer. Each year, our Foundation, employees and financial representatives donate time, talent and financial support to causes they’re passionate about.

Why Work Here

We’re strong and growing.

In a company with such a long and storied history, this may be the most exciting and important time to be a part of Northwestern Mutual. We’re strong, innovative and growing. And we want you to grow with us.

We invest in our people.

We provide opportunities for employees to grow themselves, their careers, and, in turn, our business. Movement around the company is encouraged and we help our people build meaningful, long-term careers.

Be part of building our future.

We’re expanding our campus in downtown Milwaukee overlooking Lake Michigan. The Northwestern Mutual Tower and Commons will include a state-of-the-art employee Learning Institute, and will feature a natural light-filled, 21st century work environment. This signature development reinforces our commitment to job growth, attracting top talent and drawing new business to Milwaukee.

Enjoy Milwaukee.

Located on beautiful Lake Michigan, Milwaukee offers a perfect balance of big city and small town living. Home to Summerfest, the world’s largest music festival, Milwaukee has a thriving music scene, a celebrated annual film festival and vibrant performing arts community. Professional sports teams include the Milwaukee Brewers, Milwaukee Bucks and other major teams. And outdoor family fun is easy here. An extensive urban bike path network links our lakefront parks, beaches and other recreational hotspots.

Our Culture

We are always evolving.

At Northwestern Mutual, our employees, and our business, are always evolving. We are agile and continuously learning and improving. We have a work environment that empowers problem solving and encourages innovation—you will make an impact here.

We do what’s right.

Our “do-what’s-right” value is pervasive. We ask ourselves: “Is this in the best interest of our clients? Our employees? Our financial representatives?” Acting on this value improves our clients’ experience, and makes Northwestern Mutual a better place to work.

We recognize and develop possibilities in our people.

Onsite training and leadership development programs help employees succeed and grow. We also sponsor learning opportunities outside the company to help employees stay current in their fields, network with peers and gain external perspective.

Diversity makes us better.

We believe diversity and inclusion cultivate creativity, innovation and a better experience for our clients. That’s why we recruit and grow people who bring unique perspectives, ideas, beliefs and cultural backgrounds.