Why USAA?Let’s do something that really matters.

At USAA, we have an important mission: facilitating the financial security of millions of U.S. military members and their families. Not all of our employees served in our nation’s military, but we all share in the mission to give back to those who did. We’re working as one to build a great experience and make a real impact for our members.

We believe in our core values of honesty, integrity, loyalty and service. They’re what guides everything we do – from how we treat our members to how we treat each other. Come be a part of what makes us so special!

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. Interns offered full-time roles may have the opportunity to work out of one of USAA’s satellite locations: Plano, TX and Charlotte, NC.

What you'll do:

Our Risk Analyst Interns, work under direct supervision and following risk and compliance procedures and mentorship, 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 holistic understanding and management of risks according to industry best practice.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 need to 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 2025 internship will start on May 28, 2025 and last through August 8, 2025.

Graduation date cannot be prior to August 8, 2025Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, or related field at a 4-year accredited university.0 to 2 years of related experience and accountability for simple to moderately sophisticated tasks and/or projects required.Foundational and conceptual knowledge of risk management, regulatory or operations experience in a relevant functional area to include banking, insurance, financial services, audit, project management, public accounting or other related operational area required.Foundational knowledge of data analysis tools and techniques.

What sets you apart:

Knowledge of information security/ITKnowledge of reporting and analysis, and control testingData analytical skills, risk management interestDetail oriented/strong organization/ self-starterProficient with ExcelGraduation date between August 09, 2025, and December 2025

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.

The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.

What we offer:

Compensation: USAA has an effective process for assessing market data and establishing ranges to ensure we remain competitive. You are paid within the hourly range based on your experience and market data of the position. The actual hourly rate for this role may vary by location. The range for this position is: $20 - $30.

Interns will receive an intern stipend to assist with expenses.

Benefits: 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.