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 participants 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 undergraduate 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 associate program.

Program Placement Verticals:

• Business and Enterprise function-aligned teams including:
  • Consumer & Small Business Banking Risk
  • Consumer Lending Risk
  • Corporate & Investment Banking Risk (Including Market Risk)
  • Finance Risk
• Risk-type aligned teams including:
  • Compliance Risk
  • Corporate Model Risk
  • Credit Risk
  • Operational Risk
  • Strategic Enterprise Risk Management
• Independent Testing & Validation

In this role, you will:

• Participate in formal internship program and workshops within the Internship Program
• Review various assignments to become familiar with policies and procedures related to tasks and deliverable
• Receive directions from a manager and exercise independent judgment while developing understanding of the line of business including compliance and risk management requirements for the supported area
• Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues, and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals

Program dates for 2024: June – August

Program Location for 2024: 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 

Bachelor’s degree candidate with an expected graduation in December 2024 – May/June 2025 

Desired Qualifications: 

Preferred Majors: Business (ex: Accounting, Finance, Risk Management, Data Analytics), STEM (Mathematics, Statistics, CS, Engineering) and Liberal Arts (Economics, English, Psychology, Sociology). 

Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

Knowledge and or experience in the financial services industry 

Demonstrated interest/experience in Microsoft Office suite, manipulating data and reporting, data visualization, and/or data analytics 

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 

How to Apply:

The Wells Fargo 2024 Corporate Risk Summer Intern Program will be accepting applications through the Wells Fargo Career website.

To search and apply for open positions in this program, please go to https://www.wellsfargo.com/careers/ and click on “Search Jobs.”

• Search by Req#: R-273252 or by keywords, “Corporate Risk Summer Intern Program” and follow the instructions to complete your application.

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.

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.

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

We Value Diversity

At Wells Fargo, we believe in diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace; accordingly, we welcome applications for employment from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, individuals with disabilities, pregnancy, marital status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law