Corporate Intern - Enterprise Commercial Loan Operations

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

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!

Interns will be leveraging their skills in understanding Loan Operations and project management. This role will support the Enterprise Loan Operations Servicing Teams who work with commercial and consumer-based lending products.

As an intern for Enterprise Loan Operations, you will be a member of the Planning & Support Team with a focus on process improvements and data analytics. Planning & Support assists the Loan Operations teams, ensuring that projects, data, and documentation are in line with overall integration and enterprise goals.

Ideally, a candidate will have a strong understanding of metrics, reporting and workflow tool implementation. You will need a high level of Excel proficiency as you will be working with large datasets and analyzing information to identify trends, patterns and anomalies.

In this role, you will:

• Work on change management initiatives, strategic/data analytics work streams
• 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

Internship dates: 5/27/2026 - 7/31/2026

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:

• Finance, Business anticipated Degree
• Rising Junior or rising Senior
• Experience with Microsoft Office Systems: PowerPoint, Excel
• 3.0 minimum GPA
• 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

The base pay for this position is generally between $22.44/hour and $34.32/hour. Actual starting base pay will be determined based on skills, experience, location, and other non-discriminatory factors permitted by law. For some roles, total compensation may also include variable incentives, bonuses, benefits, and/or other awards as outlined in the offer of employment.

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.