About the role#
This is a full-time summer internship for students pursuing a bachelor's degree in finance. You will work within the Optum Bank of Healthcare team to support risk management processes and financial analysis. This role is based in Draper, Utah, and follows a hybrid work model requiring three days per week in the office.
What you'll do#
- Identify, assess, and monitor enterprise-wide risks including credit, market, and operational factors.
- Maintain risk assessments and inventories by gathering and validating data from business units.
- Analyze risk metrics, loss events, and key risk indicators to spot trends and control weaknesses.
- Prepare reports for management and board-level review.
- Assist with internal risk reviews and model risk management activities.
- Participate in risk governance meetings and document action items.
- Use enterprise-approved AI tools to automate tasks and improve workflows.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a bachelor's degree program with a major in finance.
- A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Familiarity with AI and generative AI tools.
- Strong written, oral, and presentation skills.
- Demonstrated leadership potential.
- Eligibility to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: Draper, Utah.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: Hybrid (3 days per week in-office).
- Employment type: Full-time paid internship.
About UnitedHealth Group
UnitedHealth Group operates as a health care and well-being company based in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. It manages two primary businesses, Optum and UnitedHealthcare, to provide health benefits and care services. The company employs over 90,000 people and serves 147 million individuals. Its work involves collaboration with governments, employers, and health care providers.
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