2027 Summer Intern - Mortgage Originations (Columbia, SC)

First Citizens; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Interns will join a dynamic team on meaningful projects, attend professional development sessions, and have a dedicated manager to guide their experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and 1 year of experience.
• Currently enrolled at an accredited collegiate institution during the program.
• Ability to work 40 hours per week during the internship.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work on dynamic projects with a cross-functional team.
• Attend professional development sessions and networking events.
• Receive guidance from a dedicated manager and program manager.
• Complete a project to improve a process and present outcomes.
• Prepare a wrap-up presentation for division leaders.

Skills

Adaptability

Communication (Written & Verbal)

Critical Thinking Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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!

Responsibilities & Qualifications

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.

Duties & Responsibilities

Accountabilities assigned by the intern’s direct manager, area or department leadership. Accountabilities may include areas such as branch operations, sales processes, research, analytics, projects, strategy, process review and improvement, as well as technology enhancement assessment and support. Amongst or in addition to these accountabilities, a business aligned project should be assigned. This project will be presented to local leaders and other key stakeholders in the company.

Attend professional development sessions, informational meetings, networking, and community service events as scheduled.

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:

• 3.0 Minimum GPA
• Strong verbal and written communications skills with desire to learn and grow
• Possess a positive attitude, naturally curious and enjoys collaborating with others
• 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.