2025 Intern Conversion â 2026 Corporate Risk Development Program (Master's) - Early Careers
2025 Intern Conversion â 2026 Corporate Risk Development Program (Master's) - Early Careers
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Job Description
At Wells Fargo we are looking for talented people who will put our customers at the center of everything we do. We are seeking candidates who embrace diversity equity and inclusion in a workplace where everyone feels valued and inspired.
Help us build a better Wells Fargo. It all begins with outstanding talent. It all begins with you.
Business Overview As the companys second line of defense Corporate Risk or Independent Risk Management provides independent oversight of risk-taking activities. Independent Risk Management establishes and maintains Wells Fargos risk management program and provides oversight including challenges to and independent assessment of the frontlines 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 Program provides you with an introduction to Wells Fargo and an opportunity to gain comprehensive industry experience. You will build a deep understanding of the companys operations business strategies and corporate culture through relevant work assignments technical training 1:1 career coaching and performance feedback sessions participation in group projects group mentoring and informative learning and networking sessions with key leaders. The 2-year rotational programs Masters-level experience is designed to provide recent masters graduates with a blend of business and career development training opportunities that provide associates with fundamental risk capabilities and the tools needed for professional growth and career advancement at Wells Fargo.
Program Placement Tracks:
Credit Analytics & STEM Track
Credit Risk
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 a variety of assigned and ongoing business operations to ensure success in meeting business goals and objectives
Identify opportunities for process improvement by conducting root cause testing of all compliance and business metrics
Determine areas of strength or Business Execution opportunity within defined scope of work
Review and research strategies and action plans to establish effective processes while meeting performance metrics and policy expectations
Utilize independent judgment to guide moderate risk deliverables
Present recommendations to develop implement and monitor strategic approaches effectiveness of support function and business performance improvement opportunities for managing risks of the business
Exercise independent judgment and provide guidance in diverse support functions and operations for a single business group within a line of business
Collaborate and consult with leaders and executive management
Provide work direction to less experienced Strategy and Execution staff
Responsibilities may include:
Effectively research risk problems by determining root cause establishing priorities and analyzing different outcomes to recommend an appropriate solution
Analysis of reporting and monitoring of data related to emerging risks
Perform analysis that maximizes profits and/or asset growth and minimizes credit and/or operating losses and other risk exposures
Produce performance monitoring and benchmarks regarding growth mix delinquency losses and overall profitability and performance
Manipulating and analyzing large complex datasets with a programming language such as SAS SQL and/or Python
Assist in developing and evaluating alternate methods for monitoring data quality to improve accuracy of data issue identification
Program start date: August 2026
Program Duration: 24-months rotational
Program Location: Charlotte NC
Required Qualifications:
2 years of Business Operations or Leadership experience or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience training military experience education
Desired Qualifications:
Masters degree (all disciplines including M.B.A. masters in data sciences analytics engineering etc. and/or J.D.) with an expected graduation in December 2025 May/June 2026
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience using Microsoft Office suite of products
Strong analytic and/or process skills including manipulating data using SAS SQL and/or Python
Conveys new and creative solutions to complex technical and analytical problems by using data to tell stories to both technical and non-technical audiences
Analytical mindset ability to draw business solutions from pulling and analyzing data
Knowledge and or experience in the financial services industry
Ability to prepare written documentation clearly defining proposals with supporting justification
Demonstrated leadership skills
Ability to take on a prominent level of responsibility initiative and accountability
Successful completion of 2025 Corporate Risk Development Program (Masters)
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:
13 Aug 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 units 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 visitDisability 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.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Full-Time
