College Financial Representative (Fall 2026 - Hawai'i)

We are now selecting candidates for our Fall 2026 program with a start date of Monday, September 14th, 2026. The application window to join our summer classes have closed.*APPLICANTS MUST HAVE AN EXISTING ADDRESS IN THE STATE OF HAWAI'I & ATTEND A LOCAL UNIVERSITY IN THE ISLANDS.*Don't miss this incredible opportunity to join a Top 100 internship in the nation across all industries, gain valuable real-world business experience, and learn from industry leaders. No finance industry experience required and ALL MAJORS ARE WELCOME!College Financial Representatives (CFRs) at Northwestern Mutual - Hawai'i are provided guidance, connection, and a framework for building an integrated financial planning practice from the ground up. Our CFRs, 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.As a Northwestern Mutual CFR, you can expect a flexible schedule to work around life and your classes. You can continue to grow your practice and obtain support for registrations and certifications such as the Series 6, 63, & 7, and the CFP® designation. You will also 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 convert to a full-time Financial Representative role upon graduation.Our internship program mimics our full-time Financial Representative role, allowing you to:Learn how to prospect and network to build your business and client baseDevelop and execute on a business strategyCall on potential clients and set meetings to understand their financial goalsPrepare plans and offer useful recommendationsGain exposure to proprietary planning software platformsEngage in weekly coaching, training, and development meetingsReceive Hawai'i State Insurance Producer License (Life and Accident & Health), with the opportunity to receive sponsorship for your Financial Securities License issued by FINRAReceive one-on-one mentorship from a full-time Financial Advisor in our firmBuild life skills that create future career opportunitiesAre you a fit for this internship?Full-time college student within two years of graduation dateEntrepreneurial ambitions and curiosity for salesHighly involved on campus (leader, athlete, campus orgs, student government, etc.)Excellent time-management skillsInterest in financial literacy and planning toolsBusiness savvy and desire to increase critical thinking abilitiesLegal authorization to work in the US without sponsorshipCompensation & BenefitsWeekly Incentive (up to $250/week)Uncapped CommissionProductivity Bonuses (i.e., Custom Nikes, Smart Watch, Business Attire, iPad)Coverage for Study Materials, Exam Costs, and Initial Licensing Fee for State of Hawai‘i Insurance Producer (Life, Health, DI, LTC; must be completed during onboarding)Coverage for Study Materials, Exam Costs, and Securities Licensing Fees (SIE, Series 6, Series 63; eligibility earned by achieving 5 New Client Credits during the program)About UsNorthwestern Mutual is the only company in the nation to rank in the Top 10 for both insurance and wealth management - We are the #1 direct provider of life insurance in the country and rank #5 nationally for investments. For over 168 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 advisors are valued partners and proud business owners. As such, they are considered independent contractors for income tax purposes, and a "statutory employee" for Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) tax purposes.-1Check out our “Day in the Life of a Financial Representative Intern” Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=apqDB5tY4xIWhy join Northwestern MutualFortune 500 companyRecognized as one of the "World's Most Admired" companies in the industry by FortuneAAA financial strength rating with a total of $378 billion in total company assets$335 billion in investment client assets under management#1 industry leader with an $8.2 billion total dividend payout#1 provider of Life Insurance in the USTop 5 US Independent Broker-DealerTop 5 Internship for Financial Services, Vault Guide to Top Internships 2023Top 100 internship for 27th year in a rowHawai’i Business Magazine - #1 Best company for LGBTQ+ Equality in Hawaii 2021Hawai’i Business Magazine Best Places to Work, Medium Companies Award (2019-2025)Pacific Business News Hawai’i's Best Workplaces Medium Category Award (2020-2025)Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality- Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index (2015-2021)Recipient of DE&I Champion Award presented by Northwestern Mutual 20231-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.