2027 Corporate Risk Development Program Analyst (Workout) - Early Careers

About the role

Wells Fargo is seeking talent to join the 2027 Corporate Risk Development Program. As the company's second line of defense, Corporate Risk – or Independent Risk Management – provides independent oversight of risk-taking activities, establishes and maintains the risk management program, and challenges the frontline’s execution of risk responsibilities. The program is designed to help recent college graduates transition from college to corporate life through on-the-job learning, professional development, and real-world experiences.

Program overview

You will gain comprehensive industry experience within the Commercial Banking Chief Risk Office through:

• Active portfolio management of a distressed credit portfolio of 10–15+ accounts as the primary analyst, including quality loan reporting, credit analysis, customer-facing conversations, and monthly portfolio reviews
• Speaking engagements, relevant work assignments, and group mentoring to build a deep understanding of the company’s operations, business strategies, and corporate culture
• Coaching, performance feedback sessions, group projects, and informative learning sessions with key leaders

The 2-year program runs from August 2027 through Charlotte, NC.

Workout Businesses

• Credit Resolution Group (CRG): Manages and services troubled and distressed customer relationships across Corporate, Commercial, and Wealth Management business units.
• Real Estate Managed Asset Group (REMAG): Manages and services troubled and distressed real estate loans through resolution.

Responsibilities

• Provide consulting and support for projects and initiatives with moderate risk
• Participate in professional development, speaker series, and other program-related activities
• Research risk problems by determining root cause, establishing priorities, and analyzing outcomes to recommend solutions
• Build and sustain relationships with peers, associates, relationship managers, Executive Office, and business partners
• Provide strategic support to risk teams in coordination and execution of initiatives
• Facilitate effectively in both face-to-face and virtual environments
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills: prioritize work, meet deadlines, and work under pressure in a dynamic and complex environment

Required qualifications

• 6+ months of work experience, or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, training, or military experience
• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree with an expected graduation date between December 2026 and June 2027 in Accounting, Finance, or Economics
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to foster an inclusive environment and actively seek and apply feedback
• Intermediate or Advanced Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) skills
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills; ability to use data insights and technical acumen to identify risk trends, learn quickly, adapt to change, and support innovative risk-management solutions
• Proven ability to prioritize work, take personal accountability, meet deadlines, achieve goals, and work under pressure in a dynamic and complex environment
• Ability to execute with urgency, drive operational excellence, and apply an enterprise mindset to support effective, well-managed risk operations
• Strong business acumen with demonstrated interest in developing a career within financial services
• Involvement in extracurricular enrichment activities (volunteerism, student organizations, study abroad, leadership positions, non-profit involvement)
• Ability to act with integrity, support risk assessments and risk-based testing, apply risk controls and compliance requirements, and use sound credit-management judgment
• Familiarity with AI-powered productivity tools (e.g., chat-based assistants, Microsoft Copilot) to support research, organizing information, and creating presentations

Wells Fargo only considers candidates who are presently authorized to work for any employer in the United States and who do not require work visa sponsorship from Wells Fargo now or in the future.

Pay

$34.62 per hour