Risk Analyst Intern

The Opportunity

The Risk Analyst internship focuses on practicing skills that play a crucial role in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risk across USAA. You will learn real corporate world sophisticated quantitative techniques to model and handle risks and provide critical insights to advise strategic decisions. The opportunity may lead to selection into a two-year risk development rotational program following graduation. Rotational placings may vary depending on business needs.

Our internship program lets you showcase your skills, while gaining real-life experience that'll help you jump-start your career. Our interns deliver innovative solutions to real business challenges, while building enduring relationships in a collaborative culture with their manager and an assigned mentor.

The internship is based at USAA Corporate Headquarters in San Antonio, TX, Plano, TX, and Charlotte, NC. Interns offered full-time roles may have the opportunity to work out of one of USAA's satellite locations.

What You'll Do

Our Risk Analyst Interns, work under direct supervision and following risk and compliance procedures and guidance, perform routine work assignments and problem resolution to support other team members, including the following tasks :

• Supports the team in the identification, assessment, aggregation and documentation of risks and controls, including risks associated with new or modified products, services, distribution channels, regulations, and third-party operations.
• Acquires knowledge of risk management principles and practices.
• Applies foundational learning to help support the implementation of new risk policies, practices, appetites, and solutions to ensure complete understanding and management of risks according to industry standard methodology.
• Assists in the process of improving strategies, tools, and methodologies to measure, monitor, and report risks.
• Acquires knowledge to assist in producing analytical material for discussions with cross functional teams to understand business objectives and influence solution strategies.
• Supports cross-functional team initiatives to identify, assess, aggregate and mitigate current and emerging risk events.
• Applies foundational learning to help support the formulation of stress test plans for a line of business or the enterprise.

What You Have

To qualify, you must be pursuing a degree from an accredited college or university, and plan to graduate after the final day of the internship. Most of our interns participate the summer between their junior and senior years. Our 2026 internship will start on May 27, 2026 and last through August 7, 2026.

What Sets You Apart

Compensation range : The salary range for this position is : $24 - $25. Interns will receive an intern stipend to assist with expenses.

USAA does not provide visa sponsorship for this role. Please do not apply for this role if at any time (now or in the future) you will need immigration support (i.e., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT Training Plans, etc.).

USAA views its internship program as a pipeline to possible future employment. This is based on an individual's graduation date, performance, role qualifications, and business need. To be considered for possible future employment opportunities interns must meet the full-time work eligibility requirements for any given role. Thus, interns should ensure their sponsorship status and other provided information is accurately reflected on their intern application. Inadequate completion of your application may render you ineligible for further consideration in the hiring process.

At USAA our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), pension, life insurance, parental benefits, adoption assistance, paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours, and various wellness programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education assists employees with their professional goals. Interns may not be eligible for all benefits, for more details on our outstanding benefits, please visit our benefits page on USAAjobs.com.

Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis, this posting will remain open until the position is filled. Thus, interested candidates are encouraged to apply the same day they view this posting. USAA 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, or status as a protected veteran.