Property and Procurement Internship 2027

Citizens Bank; Johnston (RI); On-site; USD 54,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Education reimbursement

Flexible work arrangements

Wellness programs

Generous PTO policy

Job summary

Citizens Bank is offering a 10-week Property and Procurement internship in Johnston, RI. You will shadow senior leaders, work on real business cases, and present results to your team. The program exposes interns to multiple groups, including Leasing, Lease Administration, and Third Party Risk Management.

Requirements include a 3.0+ GPA, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple tasks. You must be eligible to work in the United States and be graduating between May 2028 and May 2029.

Qualifications

• Strong eagerness to learn about Real Estate, Procurement and Business Operations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Capable of working autonomously as well as collaborating with team members.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite applications.
• Required GPA 3.0+.
• Expected Graduation: May 2028 – May 2029.

Responsibilities

• Interns will be placed on teams within Property and Procurement with structured and unstructured learning.
• Complete a series of case studies to develop a well-rounded skillset.
• Each intern will have an individual 10-week project with final presentations.
• Learn about Real Estate, Procurement, and Business Operations while shadowing senior leaders.

Skills

Data analysis

Financial analysis

Qualitative analysis

Project management

Contract basics

Professional presentations

Microsoft Office

Education

GPA 3.0+

Expected Graduation May 2028–May 2029

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Description

Start Date: June 1, 2027

Location: Johnston, RI

As a Property and Procurement intern, you will be exposed to the different ways our groups support the bank and interact internally on a day-to-day basis. You will learn and develop a wide variety of technical and soft skills. Through participating in our 10-week program, interns will have the opportunity to shadow senior level leaders, interact with interns across alternate business lines and apply the skillset they develop to a real-life business case in which they will present to their prospective team. Interns who join the program and are strong performers will have the opportunity to be hired for a full-time role within the organization following graduation.

Responsibilities

Interns who are hired to this program will be placed on one of the teams within Property and Procurement. The program will feature structured and unstructured learning, providing for cross exposure to the other groups within the Property and Procurement team and outside of the group. Each intern will complete a series of case studies to develop a well-rounded skillset, and each will have an individual project for the 10-weeks with final presentations taking place the final week.

• Skills gained through this internship:
• Data analysis
• Financial analysis
• Qualitative analysis
• Project management
• Contract basics
• Professional presentations

Property/Procurement/Third Party Risk Management Teams

Retail/Office Leasing

• Responsible for strategy, site selection, space planning, and negotiations for our 1,300
• Retail sites and 130 Office locations

Lease Administration

• Responsible for compliance and cost control with respect to the Bank’s Real Estate portfolio

Corporate Services

• Responsible for Procurement Operations, Accounts Payable, Health & Safety, and Environmental Sustainability

Real Estate Operations

• Responsible for retail construction, facilities maintenance, and energy conservation through various engineering projects

Third Party Risk Management (TPRM)

• Responsible for assessing and managing risks associated with using outside parties to supplement the Bank’s resources in accordance with regulatory guidance and requirements.

Sourcing

• Responsible for partnering with various business lines to obtain necessary outside resources and negotiate associated contracts.

Qualifications

• Successfully complete a video interview assessment within 4 days of receiving the link. If not completed within the timeframe, your application will be automatically withdrawn from consideration.
• An eagerness to learn about Real Estate, Procurement and Business Operations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks
• Capable of working autonomously as well as collaborating effectively with team members
• Experienced in Microsoft Office Suite Applications
• Required Cumulative GPA: 3.0+
• Expected Graduation Date: May 2028 – May 2029

Please note that permanent work authorization in the United States is required. This position is not eligible for CPT, OPT, or visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Pay Transparency

The position offers $27/per hour as a starting rate.

We offer competitive pay, comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits, maternity/paternity leave, flexible work arrangements, education reimbursement, wellness programs and more. Note, Citizens’ paid time off policy exceeds the mandatory, paid sick or paid time-away policy of every local and state jurisdiction in the United States. For an overview of our benefits, visit https://jobs.citizensbank.com/benefits

Equal Employment Opportunity

Citizens, its parent, subsidiaries, and related companies (Citizens) provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, citizenship, physical or mental disability, perceived disability or history or record of a disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, genetic characteristic, marital or domestic partner status, victim of domestic violence, family status/parenthood, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy/childbirth/lactation, colleague’s or a dependent’s reproductive health decision making, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state and/or local laws. At Citizens, we are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that enables all colleagues to bring their best selves to work every day and everyone is expected to be treated with respect and professionalism. Employment decisions are based solely on merit, qualifications, performance and capability.