Must be located in Cincinnati in the FALL 2026 semester and have US Citizenship.

Our fall internship starts in September and runs through December. Typical hours are between 10-15 hours/week and are based around your academic and extracuriccular calendars. Only accepting graduating seniors - '26 or Spring '27.

Why intern with Northwestern Mutual:

• Hands-on financial planning experience, modeled directly after our Full-Time Role.
• Flexibility to pursue your studies while gaining experience.
• Mentoring, coaching, joint work programs that will take your business to the next level.
• Opportunity to gain professional designations such as SIE, Series 6, and Series 63.
• Paid Internship: $3,000 plus uncapped commission.
• Full-Time career opportunities after graduation.

We specialize in:

Comprehensive Financial Planning – Personal Planning Analysis – Asset & Income Protection

Education Funding – Investment & Advisory Services – Trust Services – Estate Analysis

Retirement Solutions – Business Needs Analysis – Employee & Executive Benefits

Have you ever thought about owning your own business? At Northwestern Mutual, the internship program gives you a chance to let your entrepreneurial spirit shine! Interns receive intense educational experience that will help lay the foundation for a client base and a successful practice. You will be supported by your office colleagues, training programs, mentoring and unlimited access to industry resources. At Northwestern Mutual, you’ll work for yourself but never by yourself!

Why intern with Northwestern Mutual:

• Hands-on financial planning experience, modeled directly after our Full-Time Role.
• Flexibility to pursue your studies while gaining experience.
• Mentoring, coaching, joint work programs that will take your business to the next level.
• Opportunity to gain professional designations such as SIE, Series 6, and Series 63.
• Paid Internship: $3,000 plus uncapped commission.
• Full-Time career opportunities after graduation.

We're looking for:

• College students: juniors and seniors
• Students involved in on-campus activities such as athletics, clubs, and professional organizations or community/philanthropic organizations.
• Individuals who are driven, entrepreneurial, self-motivated, great at building relationships, goal-oriented, and dedicated to personal/professional success.
• Must be going to school near Cincinnati/Dayton or be from Cincinnati/Dayton

About Us

For 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.

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 Planners are valued partners. We value an inclusive and belonging environment where everyone’s different viewpoints bring new successes!

Job Type: Internship

Pay: From $250.00 per week

Work Location: In person