Zions Bancorporation
Intern - Model Risk Management
Zions Bancorporation, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84193
Risk Analyst Intern, Model Risk Management
2026 Paid Summer Internship - Model Risk Management
Mid May - Mid August
This internship is not eligible for relocation assistance. Local candidates preferred.
Zions Bancorporation's Internship and Banker Development Program positions are not eligible for employment visa sponsorship (e.g., H-1B visa). This includes, for example, situations where a candidate may have temporary work authorization while enrolled in school or upon graduation (e.g., CPT, OPT) but would need H-1B visa sponsorship within a few years of employment in order to maintain employment eligibility.
Zions Bancorporation is one of the nation's premier financial services companies operating as a collection of great banks under local brands and management teams in high-growth western markets. Zions is regularly recognized by
American Banker
magazine as having a top banking team in its list of "The Most Powerful Women in Banking." Our customers consistently vote us as the best bank in our local markets. We value our employees, and we are committed to search out, recognize and create fulfilling opportunities for outstanding people within our organization, rewarding them for their contributions to our success. We recognize that banking is a "local" business, and that to be successful, we must have very strong ties to the communities we serve and strong relationships with our customers.
Zions Bancorporation has an excellent opportunity available for a Risk Analyst Intern in our Model Risk Management Department. The intern will be assigned as a junior resource on one or more (depending on timing) formal model validation projects. Models could relate to credit risk, accounting valuations, interest rate risk, and other areas- the intern will be asked for input, ranging from specific quantitative analyses to more open-ended independent testing.
Under the direction of a lead validator, the intern will thoroughly familiarize themselves with the detailed mechanics of one of the Bank's quantitative models. They will participate in drafting a validation plan containing specific analytical steps that will be taken to "challenge" the model (e.g., creating or replicating back-testing and sensitivity analysis, running statistical diagnostic tests on the model, reviewing the model's orthodoxy within the banking industry, exploring alternate model forms). They will assist in executing all steps of the validation plan, including direct interaction with model owners. They will propose issues which should be followed up on and will author a report summarizing their completed work.
Please create a cover letter listing your degree and describing your skills and experience using statistical modeling software tools such as SAS or other programs.
Qualifications:
Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Statistics, Finance, Information Systems, Computer Science, Economics or another related field.
Basic understanding of data science programming languages, such as R, SAS and Python.
Familiarity with databases and structured query language (SQL) is a plus.
Must be organized and self-motivated.
Req ID:
068324
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of this corporation to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, age (40 and over), sex, pregnancy, gender, disability, national origin, ethnic background, citizenship, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. This policy is established and administered in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.
If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation, or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, please contact us at (801) 844-7628, Mon.-Fri. between 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. MST.
Click here to view applicable Federal, State and/or local employment law posters.
2026 Paid Summer Internship - Model Risk Management
Mid May - Mid August
This internship is not eligible for relocation assistance. Local candidates preferred.
Zions Bancorporation's Internship and Banker Development Program positions are not eligible for employment visa sponsorship (e.g., H-1B visa). This includes, for example, situations where a candidate may have temporary work authorization while enrolled in school or upon graduation (e.g., CPT, OPT) but would need H-1B visa sponsorship within a few years of employment in order to maintain employment eligibility.
Zions Bancorporation is one of the nation's premier financial services companies operating as a collection of great banks under local brands and management teams in high-growth western markets. Zions is regularly recognized by
American Banker
magazine as having a top banking team in its list of "The Most Powerful Women in Banking." Our customers consistently vote us as the best bank in our local markets. We value our employees, and we are committed to search out, recognize and create fulfilling opportunities for outstanding people within our organization, rewarding them for their contributions to our success. We recognize that banking is a "local" business, and that to be successful, we must have very strong ties to the communities we serve and strong relationships with our customers.
Zions Bancorporation has an excellent opportunity available for a Risk Analyst Intern in our Model Risk Management Department. The intern will be assigned as a junior resource on one or more (depending on timing) formal model validation projects. Models could relate to credit risk, accounting valuations, interest rate risk, and other areas- the intern will be asked for input, ranging from specific quantitative analyses to more open-ended independent testing.
Under the direction of a lead validator, the intern will thoroughly familiarize themselves with the detailed mechanics of one of the Bank's quantitative models. They will participate in drafting a validation plan containing specific analytical steps that will be taken to "challenge" the model (e.g., creating or replicating back-testing and sensitivity analysis, running statistical diagnostic tests on the model, reviewing the model's orthodoxy within the banking industry, exploring alternate model forms). They will assist in executing all steps of the validation plan, including direct interaction with model owners. They will propose issues which should be followed up on and will author a report summarizing their completed work.
Please create a cover letter listing your degree and describing your skills and experience using statistical modeling software tools such as SAS or other programs.
Qualifications:
Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Statistics, Finance, Information Systems, Computer Science, Economics or another related field.
Basic understanding of data science programming languages, such as R, SAS and Python.
Familiarity with databases and structured query language (SQL) is a plus.
Must be organized and self-motivated.
Req ID:
068324
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of this corporation to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, age (40 and over), sex, pregnancy, gender, disability, national origin, ethnic background, citizenship, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. This policy is established and administered in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.
If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation, or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, please contact us at (801) 844-7628, Mon.-Fri. between 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. MST.
Click here to view applicable Federal, State and/or local employment law posters.