Intern- Credit Risk Analyst

Zions Bancorporation; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Zions Bancorporation invites energetic students to join our Credit Risk Analytics Internship in Salt Lake City for Summer 2027. The role supports the Corporate Credit Analytics team with data-driven risk insights.

You'll query and validate data, help model risk indicators, and prepare accurate reports and dashboards while learning alongside seasoned professionals in a premier financial services company. Local candidates preferred; internship is paid and aims to develop a foundation in portfolio

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree or higher in Information Systems, Data Analytics, Economics, Statistics, Computer Science, Finance, or a related degree
• Experience with a statistical programming language such as R, Python, SAS, etc.
• Basic understanding of Structured Query Language (SQL)
• Interest in portfolio risk management, economics, and/or statistical analysis
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Detail oriented with strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to make sound decisions and be inquisitive – willing to ask questions and make recommendations
• Working knowledge of computer software programs including spreadsheets, word processing, etc.

Responsibilities

• Query and validate data from various sources
• Assist with modeling and analyzing portfolio’s Key Risk Indicators
• Certify that correct data summaries are being presented in reports and dashboards
• Identify attributes that contribute to defaults and losses

Skills

R / Python / SAS

SQL basics

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Information Systems / Data Analytics / Economics / Statistics / Computer Science / Finance

Tools

Spreadsheets

Word processing

Job description

Summer 2027 Paid Internship

This internship is not eligible for relocation assistance. Local candidates preferred.

Zions Bancorporation’s Internship and Banker Development Program positions are not eligible for employment visa sponsorship (e.g., H-1B visa). This includes, for example, situations where a candidate may have temporary work authorization while enrolled in school or upon graduation (e.g., CPT, OPT) but would need H-1B visa sponsorship within a few years of employment in order to maintain employment eligibility. Did you know that Zions Bancorporation is one of the nation’s premier financial services companies with total assets exceeding $90 billion? With local management teams at the helm in 11 western states, Zions is dedicated to making a difference in their local communities. At Zions, we haven’t forgotten who keeps us in business, meaning we’re committed to the success of our customers, and our employees. Here, the possibilities are endless – come for a job, stay for a career.

Intern - Credit Risk Analytics

Summer 2027 Paid Internship

This internship is not eligible for relocation assistance. Local candidates preferred.

Zions Bancorporation’s Internship and Banker Development Program positions are not eligible for employment visa sponsorship (e.g., H-1B visa). This includes, for example, situations where a candidate may have temporary work authorization while enrolled in school or upon graduation (e.g., CPT, OPT) but would need H-1B visa sponsorship within a few years of employment in order to maintain employment eligibility. Did you know that Zions Bancorporation is one of the nation’s premier financial services companies with total assets exceeding $90 billion? With local management teams at the helm in 11 western states, Zions is dedicated to making a difference in their local communities. At Zions, we haven’t forgotten who keeps us in business, meaning we’re committed to the success of our customers, and our employees. Here, the possibilities are endless – come for a job, stay for a career.

Corporate Credit Analytics provides a breadth of credit reporting and analytics to Executive Management across the entire Bancorporation. The analytics help support and drive risk mitigation strategies and policy changes. Many of the analytics projects are extremely fast paced and require a broad use of tools to query, analyze, and summarize information quickly.

We are seeking a Credit Risk Analytics Intern to join our Corporate Credit Analytics team.

Responsibilities

• Query and validate data from various sources
• Assist with modeling and analyzing portfolio’s Key Risk Indicators
• Certify that correct data summaries are being presented in reports and dashboards
• Identify attributes that contribute to defaults and losses

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree or higher in Information Systems, Data Analytics, Economics, Statistics, Computer Science, Finance, or a related degree
• Experience with a statistical programming language such as R, Python, SAS, etc.
• Basic understanding of Structured Query Language (SQL)
• Interest in portfolio risk management, economics, and/or statistical analysis
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Detail oriented with strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to make sound decisions and be inquisitive – willing to ask questions and make recommendations
• Working knowledge of computer software programs including spreadsheets, word processing, etc.