Finance Intern (Future Leaders Program)

Why USAA?

At USAA, our mission is to empower our members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products, exceptional service and trusted advice. We seek to be the #1 choice for the military community and their families.

Embrace a fulfilling career at USAA, where our core values – honesty, integrity, loyalty and service – define how we treat each other and our members. Be part of what truly makes us special and impactful.

The Opportunity

Job Description

This opportunity may lead to selection into a two-and-a-half-year development rotational program following graduation. The Finance Future Leaders Program has the goal to develop future finance leaders with a broad understanding of finance functions, strong technical skills, and strategic thinking ability through mentorship, training modules, regular and timely performance feedback, and stretch projects that focus on driving business improvement and efficiencies. Rotations follow specific curriculum components that will build skills across key finance areas. Each rotational assignment is approximately 10 months.  

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 will be based either at the USAA Corporate Headquarters in San Antonio, TX, or Charlotte, NC, based on business needs.

What you'll do:

Under direct supervision and following risk and compliance procedures and guidance, you will perform routine work assignments and problem resolution to support other team members tasks, including the following

• Within defined guidelines and frameworks, uses financial principles to solve business problems while performing forecasting, planning, and financial modeling related to income, profitability, liquidity, capital, leverage, asset and liability management or operating expense

• Supports preparation of recurring or ad-hoc financial reports and analysis or cost benefit analysis to support internal and external management decision-making.

• Under supervision, contributes to the preparation of advised, proactive analysis to enable effective decision-making and efficient resource utilization.

• Identifies and handles existing and emerging risks that stem from business activities and ensures risks are optimally identified, measured, monitored, and controlled

• Ensures all activities are completed within regulatory and compliance guidelines.

What you need to have:

To qualify, you must be pursuing a bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university, and graduate after the final day of the internship. Most of our interns participate the summer between their junior and senior years. Our 2026 internship will start on May 27, 2026 and last through August 7, 2026.

• Graduation date cannot be prior to August 7, 2026

• 0 to 2 years of related experience and accountability for simple to moderately complex tasks and/or projects required.

• Experience conducting financial/accounting research and producing reports

• Effective written, communication, presentation and computer skills including proven understanding of Microsoft Office products, especially Microsoft Excel

• Foundational knowledge of data analysis and relevant technical accounting/finance competence

What sets you apart:

• Successfully completed the 2025 USAA Accelerate Internship

• Academic concentration in Accounting, Finance, Business Analytics, Economics or related field

• Graduation date in Spring 2027

• Prior relevant financial internship experience

• Experience with financial statements, balance sheets, and/or Excel

Compensation range: The salary range for this position is: $21 - $32. Interns will receive an intern stipend to assist with expenses.

#DNP

USAA does not provide visa sponsorship for this role. Please do not apply for this role if at any time (now or in the future) you will need immigration support (i.e., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT Training Plans, etc.).

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 informa