Optum Bank of Healthcare, Finance Intern - Draper, UT

Requisition Number: 2389799
Internships at Optum. If you want an intern experience that will dramatically shape your career, consider a company that's dramatically shaping our entire health care system. Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of companies, is a leading health services and innovation company dedicated to helping make the health system work better for everyone. With more than 94,000 people collaborating worldwide, Optum combines people, technology, data and action to improve the delivery, quality and efficiency of health care. Our internship opportunities provide a view of a rapidly evolving, incredibly challenging marketplace of ideas, products and services. Here, you'll work with some of the smartest people in the business on assignments that matter. Join us in making healthcare work better for everyone through people-led, responsible AI while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
When it comes to challenges that can dramatically shape your career, smart people like you are discovering opportunities with us. Here's why. An Early Careers finance internship opportunity in financial analysis will have you working side by side with some of the most dynamic, intelligent and results driven people on earth. This is work that matters far beyond the balance sheet. We're helping to improve people's lives by helping the entire health care system manage resources in new and better ways. Health care is changing. Financial discipline and accountability count more today than ever. Which is why your performance and innovation will find a reception here like nowhere else.
**This full-time summer intern position will be available starting in June 2027**
**UnitedHealth Group is not able to offer visa sponsorship now or in the future for this position**
Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist in the identification, assessment, and monitoring of enterprise-wide risks, including credit, market, liquidity, operational, compliance, strategic, and reputational risks
• Support the maintenance of risk assessments and risk inventories by gathering data, updating documentation, and validating information from business units
• Analyze risk metrics, key risk indicators (KRIs), loss events, and other risk management information to identify trends, emerging risks, and potential control weaknesses
• Assist in preparing management and board level reporting to monitor risks associated with new or modified activities and business changes
• Assist with internal risk review and model risk management activities, including reviewing risk management practices against internal policies and applicable banking regulations and guidance
• Participate in risk governance activities, including meetings with business lines, control functions, and audit teams, while documenting discussions, action items, and follow-up activities
• Use enterprise-approved AI tools to streamline workflows, automate tasks and drive continuous improvement

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree with a major in finance from an accredited college/university during the duration of the internship. Internships are not intended for graduating seniors
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment-based work authorization (F-1 students with practical training and candidates requiring H-1Bs, TNs, etc. will not be considered)
• If qualified candidate lives in the Draper, UT / Salt Lake City, UT area, the position will be hybrid, and the candidate will be required to come to the Draper, UT office 3 days a week

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA
• Familiarity with artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI tools, with the ability to apply AI responsibly to enhance analysis, productivity, and decision-making while adhering to company policies and data privacy requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Demonstrated leadership qualities and leadership potential
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated presentation skills

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $18 - $32 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.