Northwestern Mutual's Internship Program Ranked #1 in Financial Services Industry for Record 20th Straight Year
Each year, thousands of college students learn from some of the most successful financial representatives in the U.S. through Northwestern Mutual's nationally-recognized internship program, which was named by Vault.com the #1 internship for students seeking careers in the financial services industry.
Northwestern Mutual ranks #5 overall across all industries on Vault's Top Ten Internships for 2016, and is the only company to be recognized for 20 straight years. Over that span, the company has been among some of the most recognized organizations in the entertainment, technology, engineering and other major industries, including Google, Apple, Lucasfilm/Lucas Digital, Microsoft, Ford Motor Company, Goldman Sachs and others. Only Northwestern Mutual has been recognized every year.
"We're extremely proud of our long track record of providing college students with the tools and resources they need to achieve success after graduation," said Michael Van Grinsven, Northwestern Mutual's field internship director.
Locally, more than 40 college students from Chicago area schools are selected each year to participate in the Northwestern Mutual internship program in one of four offices of The McTigue Financial Group. The Rosemont office is located at 8600 W. Bryn Mawr.
"Students selected to participate in our program gain necessary skills and knowledge of the financial services industry to help clients achieve and plan for financial security," said Jeannie Andresen, Associate Director of the Internship Program. "The program is also designed to help students build a financial service practice which lays a foundation for a full time career upon graduation."
Northwestern Mutual's McTigue Financial Group expects one-third of the senior status interns will pursue full-time careers with the company after graduation.
Interested applicants can contact Nicole Lela at nicole.lela@nm.com or 773-724-6290 to learn more about available internship opportunities. The ideal student has strong interpersonal skills, is self-motivated, and has a history of personal success. All majors are welcome to apply.
About Vault.com
Vault.com provides in-depth intelligence on what it's really like to work in an industry, company or profession. Vault's editors surveyed thousands of current and former interns and evaluated more than 600 internship programs to select the ten programs they feel provide the best all-around experience. Many factors are considered, including: mentorship availability, career advancement opportunities, intern involvement/capacity for learning, compensation, and industry clout and work culture.
About The McTigue Financial Group
A network office of Northwestern Mutual, The McTigue Financial Group is a Chicago-based financial planning firm providing expert guidance to help clients manage financial risk and achieve financial security. Ranked one of Chicago's Best Places to Work for six straight years, according to Crain's Chicago Business (2009-2014), The McTigue Financial Group provides career and internship opportunities to individuals who are committed to growing a successful financial service practice. The network office is located at One North Wacker Drive in Chicago, and district offices are located at 2015 Spring Road in Oak Brook, 650 Dundee in Northbrook, and 8600 W. Bryn Mawr in Chicago. Further information can be found at www.mctiguefinancial.com
About Northwestern Mutual
Northwestern Mutual has been helping families and businesses achieve financial security for nearly 160 years. Our financial representatives build relationships with clients through a distinctive planning approach that integrates risk management with wealth accumulation, preservation and distribution. With $230 billion in assets, $27 billion in revenues, nearly $90 billion in assets under management in our investment products and services, and more than $1.5 trillion worth of life insurance protection in force, Northwestern Mutual delivers financial security to 4.3 million people who rely on us for insurance and investment solutions, including life, disability income and long-term care insurance; annuities; trust services; mutual funds; and investment advisory products and services. Northwestern Mutual is recognized by FORTUNE magazine as one of the "World's Most Admired" life insurance companies in 2015.