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 Program (Workout) is a ten-week rotational internship that will highlight each business within the Commercial Banking Chief Risk Office. The internship experience includes active portfolio management of a distressed credit portfolio that includes customer-facing conversations, enterprise valuation projects, as well as participating in monthly portfolio reviews. Over the summer, interns will build relationships, be assigned relevant work, 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 Corporate Risk Development Program in Workout. #earlycareers
Workout Businesses include:
- Credit Resolution Group (CRG): Manages and services troubled and distressed customer relationships across the bank's Corporate, Commercial, and Wealth Management business units.
- Real Estate Managed Asset Group (REMAG): Manages and services troubled and distressed real estate loans through resolution.
- Business Risk Management: Manages Wholesale Workout operational risk, partners with compliance partners, and monitors activities related to Risk & Control Self-Assessment (RCSA).
Responsibilities may include:
- Participate in providing, consulting, and support for projects and initiatives with moderate risk
- Participate in professional development, speaker series, and other program-related activities
- Review various assignments to become familiar with policies and procedures related to tasks and deliverables
- Effectively research a risk problem by determining root cause, establishing priorities, and analyzing different outcomes to recommend an appropriate solution
- 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
- 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, relationship managers, associates, Executive Office and business partners
- Provide strategic support to risk teams in coordination and execution of initiatives
- Demonstrated ability to facilitate effectively in both a face-to-face and virtual environment
Program Duration: 10 weeks
Program Location: Charlotte, NC
Pay Range: $34.62 / hour
Required Qualifications:
- 6+ months of work experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
- Work experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, education
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree with an expected graduation date between December 2027 - June 2028 in the fields of one or more of the following: Finance, Accounting, or Economics
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to foster an inclusive environment and actively seek and apply feedback to support effective collaboration.
- 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
- Ability to execute with urgency, drive operational excellence, and apply an enterprise mindset to support effective, well-managed risk operations.
- Strong business and financial acumen, with a commitment to providing excellent service and supporting risk-related decisions that drive business impact.
- Ability to act with integrity, support risk assessments and risk-based testing, apply risk controls and compliance requirements, and use sound credit management judgment to help manage risk effectively.
- Familiarity with AI-powered productivity tools (such as chat-based assistants and built-in features like Microsoft Copilot) to support everyday tasks including research, organizing information, and creating presentations with a strong interest in learning and using these tools responsibly.
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:
20 Sep 2026
*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
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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.
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Skills Required
- At least 6 months of work experience, or equivalent experience through work, training, military experience, or education.
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree, preferably in Finance, Accounting, or Economics, with expected graduation between December 2027 and June 2028.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Intermediate Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to work effectively independently and collaboratively in a change-driven environment.
- Strong business and financial acumen with interest in risk-related decision-making.
- Ability to support risk assessments, risk-based testing, risk controls, and compliance requirements.
- Sound credit management judgment and ability to manage risk effectively.
- Familiarity with AI-powered productivity tools, such as Microsoft Copilot, and willingness to use them responsibly.
- Currently authorized to work for any employer in the United States without requiring current or future Wells Fargo visa sponsorship.
Wells Fargo Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage begins on day one with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision options, and the company subsidizes a substantial share of premiums for U.S. employees (varying by compensation band).
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Retirement Support — A robust 401(k) program includes an employer match for eligible employees, with specifics laid out in plan materials and filings.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave extends up to 16 weeks for eligible primary caregivers, alongside fertility coverage, adoption/surrogacy reimbursement, and lactation support.
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