Risk Analyst Intern

Why USAA

At USAA our mission is to empower our members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products exceptional service and trusted advice. We seek to be the #1 choice for the military community and their families.

Embrace a fulfilling career at USAA where our core values honesty integrity loyalty and service define how we treat each other and our members. Be part of what truly makes us special and impactful.

The Opportunity

The Risk Analyst internship focuses on practicing skills that play a crucial role in identifying assessing and mitigating risk across USAA. You will learn real corporate world sophisticated quantitative techniques to model and handle risks and provide critical insights to advise strategic decisions. The opportunity may lead to selection into a two-year risk development rotational program following graduation. Rotational placings may vary depending on business needs.

Our internship program lets you showcase your skills while gaining real-life experience thatll help you jump-start your career. Our interns deliver innovative solutions to real business challenges while building enduring relationships in a collaborative culture with their manager and an assigned mentor.

The internship is based at USAA Corporate Headquarters in San Antonio TX Plano TX and Charlotte NC. Interns offered full-time roles may have the opportunity to work out of one of USAAs satellite locations.

What youll do:

Our Risk Analyst Interns work under direct supervision and following risk and compliance procedures and guidance perform routine work assignments and problem resolution to support other team members including the following tasks:

• Supports the team in the identification assessment aggregation and documentation of risks and controls including risks associated with new or modified products services distribution channels regulations and third-party operations.
• Acquires knowledge of risk management principles and practices.
• Applies foundational learning to help support the implementation of new risk policies practices appetites and solutions to ensure complete understanding and management of risks according to industry standard methodology.
• Assists in the process of improving strategies tools and methodologies to measure monitor and report risks.
• Acquires knowledge to assist in producing analytical material for discussions with cross functional teams to understand business objectives and influence solution strategies.
• Supports cross-functional team initiatives to identify assess aggregate and mitigate current and emerging risk events.
• Applies foundational learning to help support the formulation of stress test plans for a line of business or the enterprise.

What you have:

To qualify you must be pursuing a degree from an accredited college or university and plan to graduate after the final day of the internship. Most of our interns participate the summer between their junior and senior years. Our 2026 internship will start on May 27 2026 and last through August 7 2026.

• Graduation date cannot be prior to August 7 2026
• Pursuing a bachelors degree or higher in Business Finance or related field at a 4-year accredited university.
• 0 to 2 years of related experience and accountability for simple to moderately complex tasks and/or projects required.
• Foundational and conceptual knowledge of risk management regulatory or operations experience in a relevant functional area to include banking insurance financial services audit project management public accounting or other related operational area required.
• Foundational knowledge of data analysis tools and techniques.

What sets you apart:

• Knowledge of information security/IT
• Knowledge of reporting and analysis and control testing
• Data analytical skills risk management interest
• Detail oriented/strong organization/ self-starter
• Proficient with Excel

Compensation range: The salary range for this position is: $24 - $25. Interns will receive an intern stipend to assist with expenses.

USAA does not provide visa sponsorship for this role. Please do not apply for this role if at any time (now or in the future) you will need immigration support (i.e. H-1B TN STEM OPT Training Plans etc.).

USAA views its internship program as a pipeline to possible future employment. This is based on an individuals graduation date performance role qualifications and business need. To be considered for possible future employment opportunities interns must meet the full-time work eligibility requirements for any given role. Thus interns should ensure their sponsorship status and other provided information is accurately reflected on their intern application. Inadequate completion of your application may render you ineligible for further consideration in the hiring process.

Compensation: USAA has an effective process for assessing market data and establishing ranges to ensure we remain competitive. You are paid within the hourly range based on your experience and market data of the position. The actual hourly rate for this role may vary by location.

The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.

Benefits: At USAA our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical financial and emotional wellness. These benefits include comprehensive medical dental and vision plans 401(k) pension life insurance parental benefits adoption assistance paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours and various wellness programs. Additionally our career path planning and continuing education assists employees with their professional goals.

Interns may not be eligible for all benefits for more details on our outstanding benefits please visit our benefits page on .

Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis this posting will remain open until the position is filled. Thus interested candidates are encouraged to apply the same day they view this posting.

USAA 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 or status as a protected veteran.