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2026 Consumer Lending Internship Program - Early Careers

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Hybrid
Charlotte, NC
Entry level
Hybrid
Charlotte, NC
Entry level
This internship program offers hands-on experience in Consumer Lending, focusing on Data Insights, Product, or Credit/Risk/Underwriting, mentoring, and project work.
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About this role:
Curious about how lending powers everyday life?Spend your summer gaining real-world experience, building valuable skills, and exploring the inner workings of Consumer Lending at Wells Fargo. Our 2026 Consumer Lending Summer Internship Program is a 10-week paid opportunity designed for driven individuals ready to grow, learn, and make an impact. You'll receive hands-on training, professional development, and a firsthand look at what it's like to be part of one of the world's top financial institutions.
Learn more about the career opportunities and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com .
Business Overview:
Consumer Lending helps turn everyday goals into reality-whether it's buying a first home, driving off in a new car, covering a major purchase, or simply managing daily expenses with a credit card. We offer the credit solutions people need to move forward with confidence.
As a member of our Consumer Lending team, you will have an opportunity to dive into real-world projects that matter. You'll be place on a team within one of our key business areas: Home Lending, Retail Services, Auto, Consumer Lending Chief Administrative Office, Cards, Merchant Services & Personal Loans, or Marketing -gaining hands-on experience while working alongside professionals who are passionate about what they do. Along the way, you'll build valuable business skills and help create innovative solutions that support millions of customers every day.
Program Overview:
Wells Fargo is committed to developing the leaders of tomorrow, and as part of that commitment, we are proud to offer the Consumer Lending Internship Program. You will begin your ten-week experience with a robust orientation and training experience and then launch into your internship assignment. As an Intern, you'll be matched with a dedicated team and gain hands-on experience in one of our key business areas with a focus in either Data Insights & Analytics, Product, or Credit/Risk/Underwriting.
Throughout the program, you'll receive one-on-one mentorship, hands-on project support, and valuable opportunities to build your skills and confidence. Upon successful completion of the internship, candidates may be considered for full-time opportunities with Wells Fargo following graduation
In this role, you will:
  • Receive formal training opportunities through onboarding and orientation activities and throughout the program to prepare you for a career within Consumer Lending at Wells Fargo
  • Receive coaching and networking to support your professional development
  • Enhance your ability to interpret complex data, extract meaningful insights, and apply strategic thinking to drive impactful results.
  • Contribute to customer-focused projects that strengthen analytical thinking, streamline existing processes, and identify best practices across multiple business areas
  • Gain insights into and experience collaboration with business partners on strategy, planning, and project management
  • Expanding your professional network across the firm through mentorship, sponsorship, and engaging with senior leadership
Required Qualifications:
  • 6+ months of work experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
Desired Qualifications:
  • Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in: Business, Data Science, Economics, Finance, Accounting (All majors welcome to apply) with an expected graduation date between December 2026 - June 2027
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Advanced Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) skills
  • Innovative problem-solving with data-driven analysis through projects, coursework, and/or extracurricular enrichment activities
  • Proven ability to work effectively, as well as independently, in a collaborative, change driven atmosphere
  • Proven ability to prioritize work, take personal accountability, meet deadlines, achieve goals, and work under pressure in a dynamic and complex environment
  • Energetic self-starter who proactively takes initiative, acts with urgency, remains curious, and has a genuine interest in learning and growth
  • Involvement in extracurricular enrichment activities through one or more of the following: volunteerism, student organization involvement, study abroad program(s), leadership position(s), non-profit involvement
  • Basic proficiency in any of these tools: AI Tools, Power Bi, Tableau, Alteryx, Python, SQL, and/or other analytics tools
  • Ability to organize insights from multiple sources into a clear story
Locations:
  • Charlotte, NC
Program Duration:
  • 10 weeks, 40 hours per week
Wells Fargo only considers candidates who are presently authorized to work for any employer in the United States and who do not require work visa sponsorship from Wells Fargo now or in the future in order to retain their authorization to work in the United States.
Based on the volume of applications received, this job posting may be removed prior to the indicated close date. If you do not apply prior to the closing of this posting, we encourage you to apply for other opportunities with Wells Fargo. After submitting your application, please monitor your e-mail for future communications.
Posting End Date:
30 Sep 2025
*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
We Value Equal Opportunity
Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit's risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.
Candidates applying to job openings posted in Canada: Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process.
Applicants with Disabilities
To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo .
Drug and Alcohol Policy
Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.
Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:
a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.
b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.

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