Audit Analyst – Internal Audit

Job Description

2027 Audit Analyst Development Program – Early Careers | Wells Fargo

The Tone:
This is a 2-year rotational early careers development program at Wells Fargo, a financial institution that supports its entire enterprise through Internal Audit. The program is designed to immerse recent college graduates in Wells Fargo’s operations, business strategies, and corporate culture. This role is critical for developing talent who will contribute to evaluating the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes, providing a strong foundation for a career in financial services. Participants will learn fundamentals of financial services, auditing, and risk analysis.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Charlotte, NC; Irving, TX; Minneapolis, MN
• Pay: $31.25–$47.60/Hour
• Team: Internal Audit department, supporting the entire enterprise
• Mission: To develop audit analysts who will learn to evaluate risk management, control, and governance processes within a large financial institution.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office suite, data analysis techniques, AI-powered productivity tools (such as chat-based assistants, Microsoft Copilot)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Perform: Execute a variety of audit assignments to develop key skills and gain working knowledge of the audit function and the overall organization.
• Support: Work under the guidance and direction of more experienced audit staff and managers while completing audit activities.
• Contribute: Participate in an audit team to complete audit activities, learning and applying internal policy and methodology to support Wells Fargo lines of business.
• Communicate: Draft professional communications and document audit deliverables with precision and clarity.
• Collaborate: Consult and collaborate with peers, colleagues, and managers to achieve Internal Audit and Wells Fargo business goals.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, operations, supply chain, business administration, information systems, or a technology-related field, with an expected graduation date between December 2026 – June 2027.
• Experience: 6+ months of Audit or Risk experience, demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, or education.
• Skills: Intermediate or advanced experience using Microsoft Office suite of products and/or data analysis techniques; strong learning agility and curiosity to apply new concepts; ability to execute with urgency and discipline by prioritizing tasks; effective collaboration and communication skills; business acumen and a strong service orientation.
• Bonus: Involvement in extracurricular enrichment activities (volunteerism, student organization involvement, study abroad programs, leadership positions, non-profit involvement); audit experience at a large financial institution or auditing company; familiarity with AI-powered productivity tools (e.g., chat-based assistants, Microsoft Copilot) with a strong interest in learning their responsible use.