2026 Finance Internship Program – Early Careers

Job Description

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Wells Fargo is a major financial services company. Its Finance organization is a critical part of the company, responsible for a wide range of financial management activities. These activities include:
• Accounting and control
• Financial planning and analysis
• Supporting various lines of business financially
• Treasury and tax management
• Managing the company’s investment portfolios
• Interacting with regulators
• Producing external financial materials for earnings releases and investor meetings.

Wells Fargo is committed to equal opportunity employment, ensuring that all qualified applicants receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. The company also emphasizes diversity and inclusion, particularly for individuals with disabilities, and maintains a drug-free workplace. Wells Fargo also stresses the importance of integrity in the application process, requiring candidates to directly represent their own experiences.

About the Job: 2026 Finance Internship Program – Early Careers

This is an early career development program offered by Wells Fargo’s Finance organization, specifically the 2026 Finance Summer Internship.

Program Overview:
The internship is a ten-week program designed to provide undergraduate students with a comprehensive introduction to Wells Fargo. It aims to offer a high-level understanding of the company’s operations, business strategies, and organizational culture. The experience is structured to provide a blend of business and professional developmental training opportunities, incorporating real-world experiences to prepare interns for a potential career at Wells Fargo.

Key Components of the Internship Experience:
• Relationship building
• Relevant work assignments
• Coaching and feedback sessions
• Group projects
• Informative learning sessions with key leaders

Intern Placement Areas:
Interns will be placed in one of several finance groups based on their location, degree, interest, and business needs. Potential areas include:
• Consumer Banking & Lending Finance
• Wealth & Investment Management Finance
• Commercial Banking Finance
• Corporate & Investment Banking Finance
• Corporate & Strategic Finance
• Chief Operating Office Finance
• Investment Portfolio
• Technology Finance
• Treasury
• Controllers Division
• Investor Relations

In This Role, You Will:
• Gain experience across various finance disciplines that support Wells Fargo’s objectives.
• Receive formal training through onboarding, orientation, and throughout the program to prepare for a finance career.
• Benefit from coaching and networking opportunities to support professional development.
• Be exposed to multiple business lines and a variety of finance-related responsibilities.

Ideal Candidate Profile:
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualities:
• Collaborative skills: Ability to work effectively as part of a team or committee.
• Motivation and Detail-Oriented: Highly motivated and detail-oriented, with demonstrated ability to organize tasks, manage time, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Proactive and Curious: Energetic self-starter who takes initiative, remains curious, and shows a genuine interest in learning and growth.
• Communication Skills: Ability to articulate clearly and succinctly.
• Problem-Solving: Demonstrated problem analysis and solving skills.
• Adaptability: Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic, change-driven environment.

Required Qualifications:
• 6+ months of work experience, or equivalent demonstrated through a combination of work experience, training, military experience, or education.

Desired Qualifications:
• Education: Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree with an expected graduation date between December 2026 – June 2027. Preferred majors include Accounting, Business Data & Analytics, Economics, Finance, Statistics, Applied Math, or Business Administration/Business Management.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Technical Skills: Intermediate Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) skills. Basic proficiency in Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx, Python, SQL, and/or other analytics tools.
• Extracurricular Involvement: Participation in extracurricular enrichment activities such as volunteerism, student organization involvement, study abroad programs, leadership positions, or non-profit involvement.
• Industry Knowledge: Demonstrated knowledge, interests, and/or experience in the financial services industry, corporate accounting, managing data and reporting, data visualization, and/or data analytics.

Program Details:
• Duration: 10 weeks, scheduled from June to August 2026 (exact dates are to be determined and subject to change).
• Locations: Charlotte, NC; Minneapolis, MN; Irving, TX. These locations are subject to change and contingent on business needs.
• Work Authorization: Wells Fargo will only consider candidates who are currently 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.

Compensation and Benefits:
• Pay Range: The base pay offered for this position ranges from $18.00 to $65.00 per hour. Actual pay may vary based on factors such as achievements, skills, experience, or work location.
• Benefits: Eligible employees receive a comprehensive set of benefits, which typically include:
• Health benefits
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid time off
• Disability benefits
• Life, critical illness, and accident insurance
• Parental leave
• Critical caregiving leave
• Discounts and savings
• Commuter benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Scholarships for dependent children
• Adoption reimbursement

Application Information:
The posting end date is October 30, 2025, but the job posting may be removed earlier due to a high volume of applications. Applicants are advised to monitor their email for future communications after submitting their application.