2027 Summer Intern - Audit (Charlotte, NC)

First Citizens; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

First Citizens Bank in Charlotte, NC offers a hybrid summer internship in Internal Audit designed to develop foundational audit skills through hands-on projects and mentorship from seasoned professionals.

Interns will work 40 hours per week, learn audit methodology, testing of controls, and analytics while contributing to real assessments. The program emphasizes professional development, networking, and a final wrap-up presentation to leadership.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and 1 year of experience
• Currently enrolled at an accredited collegiate institution (during the time of the summer program)
• Ability to work 40 hours per week during the duration of the program
• Interest in pursuing a career in financial services and/or internal audit
• 3.0 minimum GPA
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to adapt and adjust priorities based on business needs
• Ability to take direction and absorb information quickly

Responsibilities

• Develop core skills focused on internal audit practices, audit methodology, and technology based systems
• Contribute to the work of an audit team in delivering their planned audit coverage, including testing of key processes and internal controls across the organization
• Be part of a dynamic team with interesting projects.
• Accountabilities can and may include areas such as research, analytics, projects, strategy, process review and improvement, as well as technology enhancements and support.
• Attend professional development sessions, informational sessions, networking and community service events.
• Have a dedicated manager and program manager to help you navigate the bank and the internship program.
• Be assigned a project, designed to improve a specific process or solve a problem that you will present at the close of the internship.
• Prepare a wrap-up presentation to be shared with the division leader and other key stakeholders in the company to outline your accomplishments and experience during the internship

Skills

Adaptability

Communication

Critical Thinking

Multitasking

Education

BS/BA degree candidate

Job description

Overview

This is a hybrid role, with the expectation that time working will regularly take place inside and outside of a company office.

First Citizens Bank offers an exciting summer internship program that provides development opportunities and hands on work experience while creating a talent pipeline for the Bank. Our interns will apply classroom knowledge in a corporate environment while making a positive impact across the organization and the communities we serve. Come help First Citizens build for the future!

Internal Audit interns will participate in an immersive and professional development program introducing interns to Internal Audit and First Citizens Bank. Interns will have the opportunity to learn alongside seasoned and experienced audit professionals to learn the foundations of Internal Audit and auditing processes. This program targets exceptional rising juniors and rising seniors and serves as a talent pipeline where successful interns may receive an offer to return and join Internal Audit.

We are looking for candidates who are within a commutable drivable distance to our Charlotte, NC office.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Duties & Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Develop core skills focused on internal audit practices, audit methodology, and technology based systems
• Contribute to the work of an audit team in delivering their planned audit coverage, including testing of key processes and internal controls across the organization
• Be part of a dynamic team with interesting projects.
• Accountabilities can and may include areas such as research, analytics, projects, strategy, process review and improvement, as well as technology enhancements and support.
• Attend professional development sessions, informational sessions, networking and community service events.
• Have a dedicated manager and program manager to help you navigate the bank and the internship program.
• Be assigned a project, designed to improve a specific process or solve a problem that you will present at the close of the internship.
• Prepare a wrap-up presentation to be shared with the division leader and other key stakeholders in the company to outline your accomplishments and experience during the internship

Internship dates: 5/24/27 - 7/30/27

Position Specific Skills:

• Adaptability
• Communication (Written & Verbal)
• Critical Thinking Skills

Required qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED and 1 year of experience
• Currently enrolled at an accredited collegiate institution (during the time of the summer program)
• Ability to work 40 hours per week during the duration of the program

Preferred qualifications:

• Interest in pursuing a career in financial services and/or internal audit
• BS/BA degree candidate: Accounting, Finance, Mathematics, Data Analytic, Information Systems, or Technology related degree
• 3.0 minimum GPA
• Strong desire to learn and grow
• Possess a positive attitude, naturally curious and enjoys collaborating with others
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to adapt and adjust priorities based on business needs
• Ability to take direction and absorb information quickly

Additional Information

Benefits are an integral part of total rewards and First Citizens Bank is committed to providing a competitive, thoughtfully designed and quality benefits program to meet the needs of our associates. More information can be found at https://jobs.firstcitizens.com/benefits.