2027 Summer Intern - Corporate Finance (Raleigh, NC)

First Citizens; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

First Citizens Bank offers a summer internship program in Raleigh, NC, providing hands‑on work experience and development opportunities within Corporate Finance. Interns will analyze data, compile insights, and learn to communicate results effectively while contributing to ongoing projects across the organization.

The program includes professional development sessions, networking events, and a final project presentation to leadership, offering real-world exposure to financial analysis and

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or Economics

Job description

Overview

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!

Corporate Finance

• Financial Analysis - compile and interpret financial data, analyzing data for trends
• Produce relevant insights that help drive business practice
• Reporting - produce reports based on data analysis, company trends, and financial processes
• Effectively communicate the results of financial and data analysisin both written and verbal form
• Process Improvement - help streamline and automatecurrent processes to a more efficient, repeatable process

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

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Duties & Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• 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:

• Current Junior, rising Senior
• Pursuing a Bachelors Degree in: Accounting, Finance, Business or Economics with focuses in: Data Science, Data Analytics
• 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.