2026-2027 Wells Fargo Corporate Risk Externship Program (Masters) – Early Careers

About the role

Paid, part-time externship for UNC Charlotte master’s students exploring financial risk, analytics, and artificial intelligence. Participants work 20 hours weekly in Charlotte from October 2026 through March 2027, joining a risk team to develop models, AI tools, analytics, reporting, and data-driven solutions while collaborating with stakeholders.

Risk Team Opportunities

• Model Risk Management focuses on accurate, regulatory-ready models.
• Independent Testing and Validation evaluates the effectiveness of organizational controls.
• Technology Risk Management applies artificial intelligence and machine learning to risk oversight.
• Risk Analytics, Data, and Reporting delivers reporting, analytics, and business support solutions.
• Risk AI develops multi-agent solutions supporting risk management across the company.

Responsibilities and Experience

• Code in Python, R, SAS, SQL, or Scala/Spark to address risk-related challenges.
• Develop artificial intelligence tools and solutions that enhance risk management strategies.
• Develop and validate models using statistical and machine learning techniques.
• Collaborate with experts and present analytical insights to stakeholders.
• Stay current with regulatory frameworks and emerging risk trends.
• Solve real business problems using real data.