Commercial Business Rotational Development Internship (Jacksonville, FL)

First Citizens Bank • Jacksonville, FL

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

First Citizens Bank’s Equipment Finance division is seeking motivated future leaders to participate in a 10-week summer internship as the first stage of its rotational development program. The internship offers hands-on experience and development opportunities in a corporate environment. Qualified candidates may be offered a place in the rotational development program after the internship, beginning the following summer on a full-time basis after graduation. The program is intended to develop high-potential associates through learning, development, and varied roles that provide foundational knowledge of the business and industry.

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

Interns will focus primarily on a project addressing a real business problem and will collaborate with a team to develop skills through practical experiences. The internship includes regular management feedback, a dedicated manager and program manager, professional development and informational sessions, networking, and community-service events. Interns will present their project and internship accomplishments to Equipment Finance senior leadership and other company stakeholders at the end of the program.

This is a hybrid role based in Jacksonville, Florida, with an expectation of working four days per week in the office and one day remotely. The internship dates are May 24, 2027, through July 30, 2027. Participants must be able to work 40 hours per week for the duration of the program.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and one year of experience.
• Currently enrolled at an accredited collegiate institution during the summer program.
• Ability to work 40 hours per week throughout 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 collaborating with others.
• 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.
• Contribute to team activities and projects involving areas such as research, analytics, strategy, process review and improvement, and technology enhancements and support.
• Attend professional development sessions, informational sessions, networking events, and community-service events.
• Work with a dedicated manager and program manager throughout the internship.
• Complete an assigned project designed to improve a process or solve a problem and present it at the end of the internship.
• Prepare a wrap-up presentation outlining internship accomplishments and experience for the division leader and other key company stakeholders.

Benefits

• First Citizens Bank describes its benefits program as a competitive, thoughtfully designed, quality program 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