Associate Development Program, March 2027

Jobtailor; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

First Citizens is seeking candidates for a comprehensive rotational development and training program. You will participate in classroom instruction, case-study work, and live assignments with experienced facilitators and business leaders.

You will build foundational business, financial, and credit skills while learning about the innovation economy and diverse company life stages. You will support in developing bespoke financial solutions for startups, founders, and investors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree OR High School Diploma or GED with 4 years of experience.
• Bachelor’s degree earned before start date preferred.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher preferred.
• Passing grade in at least one finance, accounting, and/or economics course.
• Interest or basic knowledge in business, finance, economics, entrepreneurship, technology, or innovation.
• Strong critical-thinking and decision-making skills.
• Ability to apply feedback and maintain professionalism and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to explain complex situations.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a rotational development and training program.
• Complete classroom-style instruction, case-study exercises, and live work with facilitators and leaders.
• Develop foundational business, financial, and credit skills.
• Learn about the innovation economy and business models across company life stages.
• Develop and deliver bespoke financial solutions for startups, founders, investors, and public companies.
• Assist in managing client portfolios and relationships; assess and monitor credit risk.
• Collaborate with team members to complete meaningful work and assume increasing responsibility.

Skills

Credit Risk Assessment

Financial Analysis

Client Management

Strong Communication Skills

Critical Thinking

Decision Making

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or GED + 4 years experience

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

GPA 3.0+ preferred

Job description

• Participate in a comprehensive rotational development and training program
• Complete classroom-style instruction, case-study-based exercises, and live work with experienced facilitators and business leaders
• Develop foundational business, financial, and credit skills
• Learn about the innovation economy and business models across various company life stages
• Develop and deliver bespoke financial solutions for startups, founders, investors, and public companies
• Receive hands‑on training in credit risk assessment, loan portfolio management, and client management
• Collaborate with team members to complete meaningful work and assume increasing responsibility
• Assist in managing client portfolios and relationships
• Assess and monitor credit risk
• Provide financial and credit analysis for innovative companies
• Develop understanding of industries, business models, products, and services in the innovation economy
• Build relationships with peers and professionals across First Citizens

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree OR High School Diploma or GED and 4 years of experience
• Earned a bachelor’s degree prior to the start date preferred
• GPA of 3.0 or higher preferred
• Passing grade in at least one finance, accounting, and/or economics college course
• Interest or basic knowledge in business, finance, economics, entrepreneurship, technology, or innovation through coursework, internships, leadership experiences, or employment
• Strong critical-thinking and decision-making skills
• Ability to apply feedback
• Professionalism, accountability, and strong attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to explain complex situations clearly
• Ability to lead, take ownership, and work independently
• Ready to relocate to one of the company’s 30+ office locations upon successful completion of the program

Core Competencies

Demonstrates foundational business, financial, and credit skills with a focus on credit risk assessment and client management. Capable of developing bespoke financial solutions and building relationships within the innovation economy.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Bachelor's Degree
• Credit Risk Assessment
• Financial Analysis
• Client Management
• Strong Communication Skills

Hard Skills

• Financial Skills
• Credit Skills
• Business Models
• Loan Portfolio Management
• Credit Risk Assessment

Soft Skills

• Critical Thinking
• Decision Making
• Professionalism
• Attention to Detail
• Ability to Apply Feedback

Industry Keywords

• Innovation Economy
• Entrepreneurship
• Finance
• Economics
• Technology