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.

Here's your chance to shine beyond the classroom. You'll learn all the ins and outs of financial planning from seasoned financial professionals. So as you jumpstart your career, you'll also have a hand in making the lives of your clients better.

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.

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Madeline Clark

Campus Recruiter

As a Campus Recruiter, Maddie oversees the selection process for students who are eager to discover what a career in financial services entails. She aims to connect with driven self-starters. Maddie graduated from Northern Illinois University. She calls Elgin, IL home with her family and Goldendoodle. She enjoys traveling, concerts, and trying new restaurants.

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.

Illinois State University

University of Illinois Chicago

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Indiana University

Lewis University

Elmhurst University

Benedictine University

Northern Illinois University

DePaul University

Michigan State

Loyola University

North Central College

Aurora University

University of Iowa