Global Markets Summer Intern: FX, Rates & Trading

First Citizens; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

First Citizens Bank offers a competitive summer internship within Global Banking & Market Solutions (GBMS). Interns gain exposure to FX sales & trading, interest rate risk, international banking solutions, and trade finance, while contributing to real projects and presenting outcomes.

Successful candidates are analytical, technically capable, and eager to understand macroeconomics and market dynamics. Majority of time in office with flexibility to work from home when needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 1 year of experience.
• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, or related fields.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with professionals across FX Sales & Trading, IR Derivatives, International Solutions, and Trade Finance.
• Gain firsthand exposure to a dynamic Markets business and client-facing activities.
• Monitor market developments and economic events affecting clients and markets.
• Analyze financial and market data and present clear findings.
• Support research, analytics, and technology-related projects improving processes.
• Assist in preparing client-facing materials and market commentary.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics, Accounting, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Computer Science, Physics

Tools

Python

SQL

Excel VBA

Job description

First Citizens Bank offers a competitive summer internship within Global Banking & Market Solutions (GBMS). Interns gain exposure to FX sales & trading, interest rate risk, international banking solutions, and trade finance, while contributing to real projects and presenting outcomes.

Successful candidates are analytical, technically capable, and eager to understand macroeconomics and market dynamics. Majority of time in office with flexibility to work from home when needed.