Summer Audit Intern - Hybrid, Data & Process Focus

First Citizens; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

First Citizens Bank in Charlotte, NC offers a hybrid summer internship in Internal Audit designed to develop foundational audit skills through hands-on projects and mentorship from seasoned professionals.

Interns will work 40 hours per week, learn audit methodology, testing of controls, and analytics while contributing to real assessments. The program emphasizes professional development, networking, and a final wrap-up presentation to leadership.

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
• Interest in pursuing a career in financial services and/or internal audit
• 3.0 minimum GPA
• 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

• Develop core skills focused on internal audit practices, audit methodology, and technology based systems
• Contribute to the work of an audit team in delivering their planned audit coverage, including testing of key processes and internal controls across the organization
• Be part of a dynamic team with interesting projects.
• Accountabilities can and may include areas such as research, analytics, projects, strategy, process review and improvement, as well as technology enhancements and support.
• 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

Adaptability

Communication

Critical Thinking

Multitasking

Education

BS/BA degree candidate

Job description

First Citizens Bank in Charlotte, NC offers a hybrid summer internship in Internal Audit designed to develop foundational audit skills through hands-on projects and mentorship from seasoned professionals.

Interns will work 40 hours per week, learn audit methodology, testing of controls, and analytics while contributing to real assessments. The program emphasizes professional development, networking, and a final wrap-up presentation to leadership.