Corporate Intern – General Bank Risk Management

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

Job summary

First Citizens Bank offers a summer internship program in Raleigh, NC, designed to develop risk management and controls expertise while providing hands-on experience within the General Bank Business Risk & Controls department.

Interns will work on projects, attend development sessions, and collaborate with a dedicated manager and program manager to navigate the bank and internship program, with the goal of presenting a final wrap-up to stakeholders at the end of the internship.

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.
• Pursuing an undergraduate degree in Business Administration, Finance, Risk Management, or other similar area.
• 3.0 minimum GPA.
• Detail oriented.
• Reporting and analytical skills.
• Knowledge and use of Microsoft Office applications.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Be part of a dynamic team with interesting projects.
• Accountabilities can include research, analytics, projects, strategy, risk management, process review and improvement, and technology enhancements and support within the General Bank Business Risk & Controls organization.
• Review and recommend improvements to current processes and procedures and ensure compliance with relevant rules and regulations.
• 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

Detail oriented

Analytical skills

Strong verbal and written comms

Multitask

Adapt priorities

Willing to learn

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Currently enrolled

Undergraduate degree in Business/Finance/Risk

GPA 3.0 minimum

Tools

Microsoft Office

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. This role will be located in Raleigh,NC.

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!

This role will report through the General Bank’s Business Risk & Controls Department, supporting various activities and programs that ensure appropriate first line risk management and oversight of business processes, risks, and controls. As the Business Risk & Controls Program Intern, you will help to develop, monitor, and manage risk programs in adherence to policies and standards. This may include building, analyzing, reporting, and drawing conclusions on various risk topics, as well as facilitating and supporting projects.

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, risk management, process review and improvement, as well as technology enhancements and support within the General Bank Business Risk & Controls organization.


• May review and recommend improvements to current processes and procedures and ensure compliance with relevant rules and regulations


• 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: 5/27/2026 – 7/31/2026

Qualifications

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:

• Pursing an undergraduate degree in Business Administration, Finance, Risk Management, or other similar area


• 3.0 minimum GPA


• Detail oriented


• Reporting and analytical skills


• Knowledge and use of Microsoft Office applications


• 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 mltitask


• Ability to adapt and adjust priorities based on business needs


• Ability to take direction and absorb information quickly

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.