2026 Trust Services Internship Program - Early Careers

About this role
Wells Fargo is seeking talent to join the 2026 Summer Internship, Early Careers - Trust Services program. Learn more about the career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com.
Business Overview
Wealth & Investment Management (WIM) is one of the United States' leading providers of financial and investment services. Within WIM, the Trust Services team offers personalized advice and fiduciary services to help high-net-worth individuals and families build, manage, preserve, and transition their wealth across generations.
Our mission is to serve in a fiduciary capacity, providing a comprehensive range of trust and discretionary asset management services tailored to the unique circumstances of each client. We accomplish this by:

• Building enduring relationships through thoughtful and objective advice
• Managing trust assets in alignment with governing documents and client directives
• Supporting clients with specialized services including estate planning, philanthropic strategies, and legacy trust solutions

Program Overview
WIM Early Careers seeks to attract, develop, and retain exceptional rising-senior students to Wealth & Investment Management. Our goal is to build bench strength and deepen our commitment to developing future leaders in WIM.
Over the course of the ten-week summer program, participants will have the opportunity to:

• Gain on-the-job experience: Interns will work alongside experienced Trust Services professionals, gaining exposure to trust administration, fiduciary strategy, and client relationship management.
• Receive professional support: Interns will be paired with mentors and supported by program managers and peer cohorts to guide their development.
• Benefit from a virtual speaker series: Hear from Wells Fargo leaders about career paths, industry trends, and best practices in wealth and trust management.
• Take part in networking activities: Engage with fellow interns and professionals across WIM to build lasting connections and explore career opportunities.

Interns will be placed in roles that support the Trust Services business, including areas such as:

• Personal Trust Administration
• Estate and Legacy Services
• Philanthropic and Special Needs Trusts

In this role you will

• Collaborate with Trust Administrators and Fiduciary Strategists to support client relationships
• Review and interpret governing documents such as trust agreements and directives
• Assist in the administration of specialized trust types (e.g., Special Needs, Estate, Philanthropic)
• Participate in projects focused on process improvement and operational efficiency
• Engage with internal stakeholders and external vendors to support trust operations
• Learn and apply trust-related systems, workflows, and compliance protocols
• Contribute to client service initiatives and help resolve inquiries with professionalism

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:

• Must be currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Trust & Wealth Management, finance, Business, Economics, Accounting, Marketing, Communications, English, or related field with an expected graduation date of December 2026-June 2027

• Intermediate Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) skills

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy

• 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

Program Locations*:

• Winston-Salem, NC
• Austin, TX
• Philadelphia, PA

*Locations subject to change and contingent on business needs
Program Duration: Summer 2026 - 10 weeks (non-rotational), full-time schedule
Job Expectations: Ability to travel 5% or more of the time
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 in order to retain their authorization to work in the United States.
This position is subject to FINRA Background Screening Requirements, including successful completion and clearing of a background check. Internal transfers are subject to compliance with 17 CFR 240.17f-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and FINRA Bylaws, Article III, Section 3, which states that Associated Persons should not be subject to statutory disqualification. Successful candidates must also meet ongoing regulatory requirements including additional screening and are required to report certain incidents.
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:
28 Feb 2026
*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
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