Help people live their lives to the fullest.

Northwestern Mutual has ranked as a Top 100 Internship for 24 consecutive years from 1997-2020 Vault Guide to Internships.

As an intern in our offices, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your own client base and build a thriving practice with support from experienced Financial Advisors. You’ll create tailored financial plans designed with our exclusive portfolio of solutions to help your clients grow their money and protect what’s important.

We'll provide you with award-winning training, development, and one-on-one coaching to help set you up for success and jumpstart your career in financial services.

Intern in our California or Oregon offices

Northwestern Mutual San Diego interns

Some of the most successful Financial Advisors and leaders in our California and Oregon offices started their careers with Northwestern Mutual as interns. We take pride in developing our interns and presenting them with opportunities for full-time careers in our Network Office, one of the top financial services companies in the nation. In 2025, we plan to hire over 100 interns across our offices.

As a College Financial Representative, you'll have hands-on opportunities. Students who go through our internship program come out with skills they use for life: financial planning, how to build and run a business, how to foster relationships with clients, and much more. If you're interested in starting an internship with impact, reach out to one of our campus recruiters today.

What's it like to intern with us? Take a look.

Financial internships that really pay off

Join our program and you'll build a foundations for your own client base and a successful practice while helping people reach their financial goals - and you'll get paid to do it. When you intern with us, you'll get:

Compensation just like a full-time financial professional

Networking and business relationship skills

Securities registration and licenses for life and disability insurance

Flexible work schedule to fit your school schedule

Have questions? Our recruiters can help.

See you on campus

Stop by and say "Hi" between classes. You'll most likely find us in career centers at colleges and universities throughout the area.

University of San Diego

San Diego State University

University of California San Diego

Point Loma

Oregon State University

University of Oregon

George Fox University

Linfield University

Portland State University

University of Portland

Willamette University

Western Oregon University

Washington State University - Vancouver