2026 Corporate Risk Summer Internship – Early Careers

At Wells Fargo, we are looking for talented people who will put our customers at the center of everything we do.

Help us build a better Wells Fargo. It all begins with outstanding talent. It all begins with you.

Business Overview | As the company's second line of defense, Corporate Risk — or Independent Risk Management — provides independent oversight of risk-taking activities. Independent Risk Management establishes and maintains Wells Fargo's risk management program and provides oversight, including challenges to and independent assessment of the frontline's execution of its risk management responsibilities. We manage risk according to the Risk Management Framework and ensure all employees understand their individual accountability for managing risk.

Program Overview | The Corporate Risk Development Summer Program is a professional development program that provides you with a ten-week overview of Wells Fargo and a high-level understanding of the company's operations, business strategies, and corporate culture. The internship experience includes relationship building, relevant work assignments, coaching, performance feedback sessions, group projects, and informative learning sessions with key leaders. It is designed to provide students with a blend of business and professional developmental training opportunities that incorporates real-world experiences and prepares you for a career at Wells Fargo. The internship program is a pipeline program where successful interns will receive an offer to return the following year for the full-time 2-year rotational Corporate Risk Development Program.

• Credit Analytics & STEM Track
  • Market Risk
  • Independent Testing & Validation
  • Risk CROs
  • Strategic Risk
• Core Risk Track
  • Compliance
  • Financial Crimes
  • Operational Risk
  • Risk CROs
  • Strategic Risk

In this role, you will:

• Participate in professional development, speaker series, and other program-related activities
• Effectively research a risk problem by determining root cause, establishing priorities, and analyzing different outcomes to recommend an appropriate solution 
• Review various assignments to become familiar with policies and procedures related to tasks and deliverables
• Receive directions from a manager and exercise independent judgment while developing understanding of the line of business including risk management requirements for the supported area
• Conveys new and creative solutions to complex technical and analytical problems by using data to tell stories to both technical and non-technical audiences 
• Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues, and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals
• Demonstrates a sense of personal accountability and urgency for completing assignments efficiently

Responsibilities may include:

• Participate in providing, consulting, and support for projects and initiatives with moderate risk
• Works cooperatively and builds relationships with others at all levels throughout Corporate Risk and Wells Fargo, and is viewed as a team player by demonstrating flexibility, adaptability, and collaboration 
• Manipulating and analyzing large complex datasets with a programming language such as PowerBI, SAS, SQL and/or Python
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills by prioritizing work, meeting deadlines and work under pressure in a dynamic and complex environment 
• Build and sustain relationships with peers, Executive Office and business partners
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate effectively in both a face-to-face and virtual environment 

Program dates: June – August 2026

Program Duration: 10 weeks

Program Location: Charlotte, NC

Required Qualifications, US:

• 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 with an expected graduation date between December 2026 – June 2027 in the fields of one or more of the following: IT, STEM, Statistics, Economics, Finance, Accounting and/or Analytics

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills​
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy​
• Intermediate Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) skills​
• 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​
• Proven ability to work effectively, as well as independently, in a collaborative, change driven atmosphere​
• Energetic self-starter who proactively takes initiative, acts with urgency, remains curious, and has a genuine interest in learning and growth​
• Demonstrated knowledge, interest and/or experience in manipulating data using PowerBI, SAS, SQL, and/or Python, compliance, operational risk, and/or experience in the financial services industry

Wells Fargo will only consider candidates who are presently authorized to work for any employer in the United States and who will not require work visa sponsorship from Wells Fargo now or in the future to retain their authorization to work in the United States. This program is the primary pipeline for our full-time entry level roles. All interns must be able to present current, permanent work authorization to be eligible for the program.

All offers for employment with Wells Fargo are contingent upon the candidate having successfully completed a criminal background check. Wells Fargo will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, state, and Federal law, including Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.

Relevant military experience is considered for veterans and transitioning service men and women.

Wells Fargo is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation

Posting End Date: 

*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.