2026 Intern Conversion - 2027 COO Business Risk Control and Regulatory Oversight Analyst Development Program - Early Careers
Wells Fargo · Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Financial Services · 10,001+ employees
About the role
The analyst will support business risk control and regulatory oversight functions by gathering data, creating reports, and collaborating with teams to mitigate operational risk. They will also assist in reviewing policies and procedures while developing an understanding of compliance requirements in a matrixed environment.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must be currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in a business or related field with an expected graduation between December 2026 and June 2027. Applicants are required to have completed the 2026 Business Risk Control and Regulatory Oversight Summer intern program.
Full description
About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking talent to join the Business Risk Control and Regulatory Oversight team under the Chief Operating Office (COO) organization for an up to two year developmental program starting 2027. Learn more about the career areas and lines of business at wellsfargojobs.com.
Business Overview:
The Business Risk Control and Regulatory Oversight Early Talent program encompasses two unique pathways to learn and gain meaningful work experience while growing your expertise. Those two pathways are Control Management and Regulatory and Policy Affairs. At Wells Fargo, we are committed to a strong business-control infrastructure to protect the business and provide a positive client experience.
Through posting to this job requisition, you will choose which of program(s) you would like to consider. Eligible applicants will have an opportunity to learn more about the listed opportunities and interview for programs based on interest and availability. The following groups will be interviewing for analyst:
- Control Management (CM) is a financial industry function that collaborates with and influences front-line business groups and functions through assessment and mitigation of operational risk across Wells Fargo. Program participants have the opportunity to work within Control Management to support one of the 15 Wells Fargo business divisions. Participants in program select rotation to engage in a variety of experiences to build a personal career path.
- Regulatory and Policy Affairs (RAPA) is responsible for Wells Fargo Regulatory Relations, the Enterprise Policy Office, Non-Financial Regulatory Reporting Governance, and the Office of Consumer Practices. The team focuses on ensuring an integrated and holistic approach to Wells Fargo’s regulatory, policy and governance activities and ensuring communication and coordination of engagements across multiple stakeholders.
Program Overview
The up to two year analyst program is a professional development program that provides participants an immersive learning experience understanding of the company's operations, business strategies, and corporate culture. The experience includes relationship building, relevant work assignments, coaching, performance feedback sessions, and informative learning sessions with key leaders.
It is designed to provide undergraduate students with an experiential overview of the applicable team under business risk control and regulatory oversight functions and how they support mitigating risk through data analytics, reporting, collaboration, consulting, or creating efficiencies. The program incorporates real-world scenarios and experiences to help prepare you for a rewarding career at Wells Fargo. #earlycareers
Program Date: Begins summer 2027. Full-time schedule. Working hours based on business need.
Program Locations*:
- Charlotte, NC (CM, RAPA)
- Dallas, TX (CM)
*Locations subject to change and contingent on business needs
In this role, you will:
- Work in various Microsoft products to create communication, gather data and storytell on outcomes, and organize priorities.
- Review various assignments to become familiar with policies and procedures for which answers can be quickly obtained, related to low-to-medium risk tasks and deliverables
- Receive direction from managers in a matrixed environment and exercise independent judgment while developing understanding of compliance and risk management requirements for the supported area
- Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals
Some of the open positions would benefit from candidates with one or more of the following professional skills or certifications:
- Data analytics, including experience in SQL, PowerBI, JIRA, SharePoint, and/or Tableau
- Experience in Agile methodology
- SIE Certifications
- CAMS (Certified anti-money laundering specialist)
- CRCM (Certified regulatory compliance manager)
- CAFP (Certified AML and Fraud professional)
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:
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in the following majors: Business Administration, Accounting, Analytics & Data, Business Intelligence, Communication, Computer Science, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Government, Management and Risk Management, Mathematics, Physics, Political Science, Policy & Management, Pre-law, Statistics, Technology, or related business fieldwith an expected graduation of December 2026 – June 2027
- 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
- Intermediate Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) skills
- 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.
- Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing business needs by applying critical thinking, data analysis, and analytical insights to solve problems, generate actionable recommendations, and support innovative, data-driven operational improvements.
- Demonstrated ability to execute with a bias for action by applying strong project management, business reporting, and solutions delivery skills to drive operational excellence, support change management, and demonstrate enterprise thinking in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written formats, build strong working relationships across teams, foster an inclusive work environment, and actively seek and apply feedback to support collaboration and successful program outcomes.
- Business acumen and business analysis skills, with a strong service orientation and the ability to identify opportunities that drive client and business impact.
- Ability to act with integrity, identify and manage operational risks, and apply risk management and regulatory compliance principles to support well-controlled business operations.
- Successful completion of 2026 Business Risk Control and Regulatory Oversight Summer intern program.
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.
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:
11 Aug 2026*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
We Value Equal Opportunity
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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b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.
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