Summer Banking Internship: Risk, Reporting & Growth

Stfrancis; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Ownership stake in the company

Medical and dental insurance

Time off

401k matching

Tuition assistance program

Employee volunteer program

Wellness program

Job summary

Western Alliance Bank in Phoenix, AZ invites undergraduates to join its 10-week summer internship within the Preferred & Small Business Banking Operational Risk & Reporting team. You will work on challenging projects, support strategic initiatives, and develop data-driven performance metrics.

You will gain exposure to branch design assessments, risk controls, fraud management, and automation development while mentored by experienced professionals in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Undergraduates currently enrolled in a related field of study.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher required.
• Strong analytical, conceptual, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to self-motivate and work without supervision.

Responsibilities

• Work on challenging projects in your area of study within the Preferred & Small Business Banking Operational Risk & Reporting team.
• Support strategic initiatives, employee development, and risk management across multiple verticals including Performance & Reporting, Branch Design & Effectiveness, Procedure & Risk Control Inventory, Issue Remediation & Fraud Management, Automation Development, and Project & Intake Management.
• Develop and drive performance metrics and line of business reporting to support data-driven decision-making.
• Conduct physical and virtual branch design assessments and test procedures and controls to ensure operational integrity and customer experience.
• Manage inventory and administration of procedures and maintain the Risk Control Inventory to align with regulatory and internal standards.
• Oversee management action plans for issue and audit remediation and lead centralized fraud engagement and management efforts.
• Design and implement automation solutions to streamline operations and reduce manual effort.
• Coordinate line of business projects and intake processes to ensure alignment with strategic goals, resource capacity, and training readiness.
• Work alongside world-class professionals in a fast-paced, professional setting with support from a mentor.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Organization

Self-motivation

Education

Undergraduate student

Job description

Western Alliance Bank in Phoenix, AZ invites undergraduates to join its 10-week summer internship within the Preferred & Small Business Banking Operational Risk & Reporting team. You will work on challenging projects, support strategic initiatives, and develop data-driven performance metrics.

You will gain exposure to branch design assessments, risk controls, fraud management, and automation development while mentored by experienced professionals in a fast-paced environment.