Careers

Financial Representatives of The Greater New York Group-Buffalo are part of a team with knowledgeable specialists, a talented support staff and state-of-the-art technology designed to help you build, support and grow your business. You'll have exclusive access to offer Northwestern Mutual's world-class insurance products and quality investments.

ABOUT NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL FINANCIAL NETWORK

The Northwestern Mutual Financial Network is the marketing name for the company's sales and distribution arm. The mission of the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network is to develop enduring relationships with clients by providing expert financial guidance. With the help of a network of specialists, Financial Representatives provide innovative solutions using world-class insurance products and quality investments.

Over 3.2 million life insurance policyowners with more than 4.9 million policies make up the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network, with assets exceeding $145 billion and annual revenues in excess of 19.7 billion.

THIRD PARTY ACCOLADES AND VALIDATION

With these gratifying accolades and by providing top-quality training and education, support, leadership opportunities, world-class products and a network of specialists, Northwestern Mutual and the Greater New York Group-Buffalo can continue to attract and retain high-caliber individuals and develop them into the most professional and successful sales force in the world.

Northwestern Mutual has consistently received the highest available rating for financial strength from the four major ratings agencies: Standard and Poor's, Moody's, Fitch Ratings, and A.M. Best.

 
Named "America's Most Admired" company in its category for 24 consecutive years, according to a 2007 Fortune magazine survey.

Earned the highest customer satisfaction score among US life insurers in the University of Michigan's American Customer Satisfaction Index survey for 2006.

Northwestern Mutual was named one of "America's 50 Best Companies to Sell For" in 2006 by Selling Power Magazine.

The Network was also named as having one of America's "Top 10 Internships," By Vault, Inc.

CNNMoney.com named Northwestern Mutual's internship program among the "Five Best Internships for Real Work."

DISTINGUISHED INTERNSHIPS

Northwestern Mutual's Internship program is in demand, not to mention competitive. Nearly 35,000 applicants apply each year and 1,600 - 1,800 interns are chosen. Our interns can earn up to $2,000 per stipend period (summer, fall, spring) in addition to commissions. Applicants typically have or are in the process of earning four-year college degrees. Their majors can vary; however, most are seeking degrees in finance, accounting, business, economics or marketing. The duration of the internship can be a single semester or longer and can take place full-time during the summer or part-time during the school year.

Recruitment for interns has been ongoing since the 1930's and in 1967 it became a formal, highly sought-after program and remains among the top 10 internship programs today. Interns are offered life insurance and financial classes. They are also invited to participate in Northwestern Mutual's Annual meeting and its College Awards Show, at which the year's top interns are acknowledged and praised.

WE ARE PROUD OF WHAT WE DO

Northwestern Mutual Financial Network is a limitless entrepreneurial business. When you start with The Greater New York Group-Buffalo, you get a support staff that is there to work for you so that you can focus on building your business, while enjoying a career that is rewarding and prosperous.

Our areas of expertise are broad and comprehensive. They include: Personal Needs Analysis, Retirement Solutions, Estate Analysis, Wealth Accumulation, Employee and Executive Benefit Services, Advanced Planning, Disability Income Insurance, Long-Term Care, and Investment Products and Services along with Business Needs Analysis. These refined business tools are at your disposal. We will work with you to design client specific solutions that will help you build and expend your business.

For more information on a career opportunity, including an internship with The Greater New York Group-Buffalo, please contact Christine Clapp, Director of Recruitment and Selection at (716) 626-4500 or by e-mail christine.m.clapp@nmfn.com.