Corporate Strategy Analyst - Commercial Bank

First Citizens; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

First Citizens Bank is seeking a Corporate Strategy Analyst for the Commercial Bank to help shape long-term growth. The role collaborates with strategy peers and bank leaders to identify opportunities, conduct market research, and translate insights into actionable recommendations.

You will align goals across business lines and communicate strategic objectives to senior executives. As part of the Commercial Bank strategy team, you will support robust analytical storytelling, contribute to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required with 2 years' experience, or a HS diploma with 6+ years in financial services or analytics.
• Experience in strategic analytics and market research is preferred.
• Experience in banking or financial services is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develops analytics models and delivers strategic recommendations to Commercial Bank business leaders.
• Drafts presentations, quantitative models, and written memos for senior stakeholders.
• Plans project workstreams and coordinates cross-functional teams on strategy projects.
• Performs qualitative research on banking trends, competition, and client needs.
• Develops familiarity with FCB and Commercial Bank structure and growth levers.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Stakeholder communication

Project coordination

Research orientation

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Overview

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

At First Citizens Bank, we believe meaningful careers are built through meaningful relationships. For more than 125 years, we've supported our clients, communities and colleagues through a culture rooted in connection, collaboration and long-term success.

The Corporate Strategy Analyst - Commercial Bank position sits within the Commercial Bank strategy team. This position offers significant contribution to the definition of the Commercial Bank’s overall long-term strategy. The position is responsible for collaborating with peer strategy team practitioners and Commercial Bank leaders in identifying growth opportunities, conducting market research and analysis, and providing strategic recommendations to support key decision-making processes. This role will support the alignment of Commercial Bank goals across individual business lines and support the effective communication of Commercial Bank strategic objectives across the organization.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Duties & Responsibilities:

• End-to-End Project Facilitation – Develops analytics models, delivers robust project storylines, and executes analysis (both qualitative and quantitative) with the end-goal of provisioning strategic recommendations to Commercial Bank business leaders.
• Stakeholder Communications – Drafts written deliverables (e.g., presentations, quantitative models, written memos) and effectively communications with senior Commercial Bank stakeholders throughout the lifecycle of covered projects.
• Workstream Planning – Demonstrates proficiency in developing individual project workplans and coordinating with (and leading) cross-functional teams through the duration of covered strategy projects.
• Research Orientation – Conducts qualitative research on evolving banking industry / market trends, the Bank’s competitive positioning, the Bank’s offering / product suite, client preferences, and potential growth opportunities.
• FCB Expertise – Develop familiarity with FCB and Commercial Bank structure, products, client-base, and business model. More broadly, a foundational level of understanding of commercial banking industry trends and growth levers.

Qualifications:

Minimum Required Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree and 2 years' experience OR High School Diploma or GED/Equivalent and 6 years' experience in Financial Services or Analytics

Preferred Skills

• Prior experience at a top consulting firm (e.g., MBB, Big 4 strategy practice) or top corporate strategy function within the financial services industry
• Ability to adapt and adjust priorities based on business needs
• Professional presence & communication style
• Strong desire to learn and grow
• Organized and detail oriented
• Ability to take direction and absorb information quickly
• Possess a positive attitude, naturally curious and enjoys collaborating with others
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Critical thinking skills

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.