Commercial Business Rotational Development Internship (Jacksonville, FL)

First Citizens Bank • Jacksonville, FL

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

First Citizens Bank’s Equipment Finance division is seeking motivated future leaders for a rotational development program that begins with a 10-week summer internship. The internship offers hands-on experience and development opportunities in a corporate environment. The program is intended to build foundational knowledge of Equipment Finance and develop high-potential associates through learning, development, and varied roles. Qualified interns may be offered a place in the rotational development program, which begins the following summer on a full-time basis after graduation.

Equipment Finance provides leasing and financing solutions to small businesses and middle-market companies across a wide range of industries, both through private-label and direct channels. It also helps manufacturers and distributors grow sales, profitability, and customer loyalty through customized financing solutions for their commercial clients.

Interns will spend most of their time working on a challenging project addressing a real business problem, supported by team experiences, regular management feedback, and a dedicated manager and program manager. The internship includes professional development, informational and networking sessions, and community service events. It concludes with presentations to division leadership and other key stakeholders about the intern’s project, accomplishments, and experience.

The role is hybrid, with four days per week in the Jacksonville, Florida office and one day working remotely. The internship is scheduled for May 24, 2027, through July 30, 2027.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of experience.
• Currently enrolled at an accredited collegiate institution during the summer program.
• Ability to work 40 hours per week for the duration of the program.

Nice To Haves

• Juniors pursuing a BA, BS, or BBA degree.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Ability to work independently and deliver an objective.
• Willingness to learn and grow.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Positive attitude, natural curiosity, and enjoyment of collaboration.
• Ability to adapt and adjust priorities based on business needs.
• Ability to take direction and absorb information quickly.

Responsibilities

• Work on a project addressing a challenging real business problem, potentially involving research, analytics, strategy, process review and improvement, or technology enhancements and support.
• Collaborate with a team and build skills through practical experiences in an equipment finance organization.
• Attend professional development and informational sessions, networking events, and community service events.
• Work with a dedicated manager and program manager and receive regular feedback from management.
• Present the assigned project and its outcomes at the close of the internship.
• Prepare a wrap-up presentation for the division leader and other key company stakeholders outlining accomplishments and internship experience.

Benefits

• First Citizens Bank describes its associate benefits program as competitive, thoughtfully designed, and intended to meet associates’ needs; further details are available on its benefits website.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED