Financial Services Intern
Northwest Federal Credit Union

Job Info

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Overview

Northwest Federal Credit Union is seeking qualified interns for our paid Summer Internship Program at our Corporate Office in Herndon, VA. Our summer internship program is designed to provide college students the opportunity to learn about Northwest Federal and gain meaningful, hands-on experience in a professional environment that aligns with their career goals. This is an 8-week internship program starting in June 2025.

Northwest Financial Advisors is a registered investment advisor (RIA) firm wholly owned by Northwest Federal Credit Union. Northwest Financial Advisors assist their clients with making decisions about assets including financial investments, insurance planning, estate planning, and other financial matters. Their goal is to help clients achieve financial security and grow and protect their assets with financial planning by developing investment strategies tailored to each client's goals and risk tolerance. The Financial Services Intern will provide direct support to the Wealth and Financial Advisors by providing administrative support for their daily business practices.

Responsibilities

• Gain industry and organizational knowledge through daily business interactions and job assignments
• Develop business, financial and analytical skills needed for a career in global wealth management and financial services
• Provide sales support to advisors and their teams
• Perform market research
• Plan team marketing events and material
• Gain exposure to wealth management business, products, services and clients' financial needs
• Remains cognizant of and adheres to NWFCU policies and procedures as well as regulations pertaining to the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA)

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a credited university at the junior or senior level in pursuit of a degree in Finance or Business Studies
• Average 3.0 GPA (transcripts required)
• Required to be available for our 8-week session from June through August
• Must be available to work the hours of 8:00am - 4:30pm Monday through Friday
• LPL fingerprinting required before official start date
• Ability to work on-site in our Herndon, VA Headquarters
• Ability to use standard office equipment and systems; working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of products, especially Word and Excel
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization and/or the public
• Strong collaboration and relationship building skills
• Strong desire to gain further understanding of the wealth management business at NWFA
• Accuracy and attention to detail

EEO Notice

Northwest Federal Credit Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other classification protected by law.

NWFCU complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Human Resources Department at 703-709-8900 or HRDepartment@nwfcu.org.

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