Underwriting Analyst Intern

AgWest Farm Credit; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

AgWest Farm Credit is a member-owned financial cooperative, seeking a current college student for a summer Underwriting Analyst Intern in Spokane, WA. You will gain hands-on exposure to credit underwriting, model risk management, and data analytics with a dedicated coach.

This full-time 10-12 week program runs from June through August and includes a formal learning plan, an assigned project, and opportunities to develop practical skills in Excel, data tools, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, data analytics, economics, math, business, or related field.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong Excel skills and comfort with data tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist in credit underwriting analysis and model risk management.
• Support data analytics projects and tooling usage.
• Gain exposure to lending processes and business analytics.

Skills

Communication skills

Excel

Research methods

Teamwork

Data analysis tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

R/RStudio

Python

SQL

Power BI

Excel

Job description

AgWest Farm Credit is a member-owned financial cooperative that provides financing and related services to farmers, ranchers, agribusinesses, commercial fishermen, timber producers, rural homeowners and crop insurance customers in a seven-state territory in the Western United States. AgWest is part of the 100+ year-old Farm Credit System - the leading provider of credit to American agriculture.

AgWest champions the growth and advancement of agriculture, the value of rural communities, and the vital contribution our customers make to the economy and society. We serve customers in 59 locations throughout the West.

We are in search of a current college student who is interested in exploring a career in the financial services industry. The Underwriting Analyst Intern will work in our Spokane, Washington (Headquarters) location and will gain a realistic job preview and insights into the career opportunities and potential that exists at AgWest, primarily in the areas of credit underwriting, model risk management, and data analytics. The selected intern will be assigned a designated coach, an individual research project, and a formal learning guide, exposing them to a variety of positions and areas of our business. This summer internship is full-time and will last for 10-12 weeks from approximately June through August.

Compensation Information

$22.00 - 25.00 per hour

Minimum Qualifications

• Current pursuit of a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, data analytics, economics, math, business, or related field
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to research complex topics and design analysis methodologies
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using data analysis tools and computer programming such as R/RStudio, Python, SQL, Power BI, Excel, or other data analysis tools

Application Requirements

• Completion of the online job application which includes submitting transcripts (unofficial are okay). Cover letters are recommended, though not required.

If hired, you will be required to provide proof of authorization to work in the United States. Applicants and employees will not be sponsored for work authorization, including but not limited to H-1B, OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, or STEM.

Job level and starting annual salary will be based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, education, certifications/licensure, internal equity, location, business needs and market demands. The listed compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the posting date. AgWest reserves the right to adjust compensation for all positions and modify or discontinue benefits programs at its sole discretion, subject to applicable law.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender orientation, national origin, marital status, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.

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