Are you a UNC Charlotte data science master’s student ready to turn your data skills into real-world impact, without leaving the Queen City? Wells Fargo’s Corporate Risk Externship Program is your opportunity to dive into the world of financial risk, analytics, and AI while staying close to campus. This paid, part-time externship is designed for students like you: curious, driven, and ready to explore how data science powers smarter decisions in banking. The program is open to current data science master’s students and provides opportunities in risk model development and validation, data solutions, and AI scalability.

Join us on Tuesday, September 1 to learn more about the Corporate Risk Externship, hear from prior UNCC Externship participants, and find out how to apply for this exciting opportunity!

Presenters:

• Shelley Rochester is a Business Execution Manager for Talent Programs at Wells Fargo, where she leads talent development initiatives within Corporate Risk. With more than 13 years at Wells Fargo, she has held leadership roles spanning talent development, HR strategy, compensation, organizational consulting, and business execution. Shelley is recognized for her expertise in strategic planning, change management, project leadership, and building strong organizational partnerships. A graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a degree in Public Relations, she is also an active community volunteer, supporting organizations such as Habitat for Humanity, Junior Achievement, and Heart Math Tutoring.
• Lyndsay Koch is a Senior Talent Acquisition Leader at Wells Fargo with more than 20 years of experience developing innovative recruiting strategies and building high-impact talent pipelines. She specializes in early talent, quantitative analytics, and niche recruiting, partnering with business leaders to attract and develop top talent across financial services. Throughout her career, Lyndsay has led recruiting transformations, optimized talent operations, and championed inclusive hiring practices that strengthen organizational success. She is passionate about creating exceptional candidate experiences, expanding access to career opportunities, and helping organizations build the next generation of leaders.

Company Description: Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) is a leading financial services company that has approximately $2.2 trillion in assets. We provide a diversified set of banking, investment, and mortgage products and services, as well as consumer and commercial finance, through our four reportable operating segments: Consumer Banking and Lending, Commercial Banking, Corporate and Investment Banking, and Wealth & Investment Management.