2026 Commercial Banking Summer Internship Early Careers (CA)

2026 Commercial Banking Summer Internship

Wells Fargo Commercial Banking provides market-leading solutions, industry expertise, and insights to help enable our clients' growth and success, enhancing the communities we serve. The summer internship is a structured 10-week program designed to provide undergraduate students with a basic understanding of Commercial Banking and potential career paths through hands-on experience. Interns will work with an experienced team within one of our Commercial Banking businesses where they will gain exposure to Wells Fargo's operations, business strategies, and culture.

During the summer, we focus on your development to help prepare you to take your next career step after completing the program. You will gain insight into Wells Fargo's corporate and credit culture, as well as opportunities for professional development, skill acquisition, community involvement, networking, and analytical training in line of business-specific concepts along with:

Induction Week: Experience a week-long onboarding and training session with interns across Wells Fargo. Here you will get a jump start on your experience that includes networking opportunities with peers and leaders.

On-the-job experience: You will have meaningful and in-depth experiences working as part of a high-performing team. By actively participating in their team's day-to-day activities, interns build analytical skills and basic understanding of key processes.

Professional support: You will partner with high-performing employees who will be your resources and coaches, available to answer questions, help navigate challenging situations, and give feedback throughout the course of the summer.

A virtual speaker series: Wells Fargo's top leaders provide insight into how to make the most of your summer experience while you learn about trends in the financial services industry.

Organized networking activities: We promote community involvement and networking with peers and employees across Wells Fargo.

In this role you will:

Participate in formal internship program activities, workshops, and various initiatives within the internship program.

Complete numerous assignments to become familiar with policies and procedures for which answers can be quickly obtained, related to low-to-medium complex tasks and deliverables.

Conduct research and financial analysis to assess client needs to identify optimal Wells Fargo products and services.

Partner with relationship managers, product specialists, and credit underwriters to support real-time business efforts that drive client outcomes.

Receive direction from a manager and exercise independent judgment while developing knowledge of compliance and risk management requirements for the supported area.

Prioritize work, apply attention to detail, meet deadlines, achieve goals, and work under pressure in a dynamic and complex environment.

The program will take place for 10 weeks, June-August 2026 (exact dates TBD and subject to change).

Ideal candidates for this role must have the following:

Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills.

Solid problem solving and decision-making skills.

Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.

Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Energetic self-starter who proactively takes initiative, remains curious and has a genuine interest in learning and growth.

Ability to work effectively in a team environment and across all organizational levels, where flexibility, collaboration, and adaptability are important.

Required Qualifications, US:

6+ months of work experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education.

Desired Qualifications:

Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree with an expected graduation date between December 2026 or May/June 2027. All majors welcome.

Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy

Intermediate Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) skills

Involvement in extracurricular enrichment activities through one or more of the following: volunteerism, student organization involvement, study abroad program(s), leadership position(s), non-profit involvement

Proven ability to work effectively, as well as independently, in a collaborative, change driven atmosphere

Energetic self-starter who proactively takes initiative, acts with urgency, remains curious, and has a genuine interest in learning and growth

Demonstrated knowledge, interest and/or experience in finance, accounting, and sales

Program Locations: Los Angeles, CA; San Francisco, CA

Pay Range: Los Angeles, CA: $39.90/hr; San Francisco, CA: $43.27/hr

Wells Fargo will only consider candidates who are presently 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 in order to retain their authorization to work in the United States.

Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation, and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions.

Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.

• Health benefits
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid time off
• Disability benefits
• Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance
• Parental leave
• Critical caregiving leave
• Discounts and savings
• Commuter benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Scholarships for dependent children
• Adoption reimbursement

Wells Fargo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.

To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo.

Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more.

Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:

a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.

b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.