Financial Professional Associate Internship Program

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Financial Professional Associate Internship Program
About The Prudential Insurance Company of America
Prudential has operations in the United States, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Leveraging its heritage
of life insurance and asset management expertise, Prudential is focused on helping individual and
institutional customers grow and protect their wealth. The company’s well-known Rock symbol is an icon
of strength, stability, expertise and innovation that has stood the test of time. Prudential's businesses offer
a variety of products and services, including life insurance, annuities, retirement-related services, mutual
funds, asset management, and real estate services.
Financial Professional Associate Internship - Agency Distribution
Financial Professional Associate (FPA) Internship is available at 49 agency locations throughout the United States.
The Prudential FPA Internship Program in Agency Distribution is an opportunity for top students to gain
relevant work experience in various aspects of Financial Services, particularly marketing and distribution.
The program offers students challenging and meaningful work that will allow them to demonstrate their
abilities, apply knowledge acquired through college courses, and evaluate future employment
opportunities within the Company. FPA Interns will have the opportunity to be coached by experienced
management professionals and job shadow successful individuals who have chosen a career in the
financial services industry.
Agency Distribution FPA Interns will gain first-hand experience and preparation for a career in an
exciting and rewarding field of business. Individuals will be considered for full time careers as Financial
Professional Associates after graduation, with a two year career path that will ultimately provide them
with entrepreneurial opportunities to run their own business. In addition, these entry positions can be
foundational for some management career opportunities in marketing, recruiting and distribution.
Responsibilities
Agency Distribution FPA Interns will be responsible for conducting local marketing research, identifying
target markets, identifying organizations and contacts in the local community who can help facilitate the
penetration of the target markets, and identifying and executing opportunities for agency branding and
recognition in the local community. In addition, FPA Interns will assist with the recruitment and selection
of Financial Professional Associates on college campuses, career fairs and diverse groups within local
communities.
Eligibility
The Agency Distribution FPA Internship is available to full-time college students. The internship begins
in the late spring and lasts until graduation (approximately 52 weeks) beginning between the junior and
senior year of college. The internship is full-time during the summer months and interns are expected to
remain active in the position between 5 – 10 hours per week when school is in session.
Requirements
 Business, Insurance, Entrepreneurship majors preferred or individual with prior sales experience
 Minimum 3.2 GPA (on a 4.0 scale)
 Superior communication (both oral and written)
 Leadership skills
 Quantitative and analytical skills are desirable
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Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Resourcefulness, flexibility and creativity
Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
Interested in a career in financial services
Likes to work in a structured work environment with defined processes
Commitment to high ethical standards and integrity
Any applicant selected for this position will be required to submit to an extensive background screening
and a credit check. Failure to comply will eliminate an applicant from consideration for this position. Any
negative information obtained as a result of the background screening may result in the disqualification of
the applicant from this and any other position in Prudential, including their current position if they are an
internal applicant.
The Prudential Insurance Company of America and its affiliates are Prudential Financial companies
located in Newark, NJ. Securities are offered by Pruco Securities, LLC. Each of the foregoing is a
Prudential Financial company that is solely responsible for its own financial condition and contractual
obligations.
Prudential is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, sex, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected by law. The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Newark NJ.
Prudential is an Employer that participates in E-Verify.
0240169-00002-00 Expires 9/13/2015
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