Corporate Banking Intern - Summer Analyst, Power & Renewable Energy (NYC)

First Citizens Bank•New York, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Power and Renewables Energy Group within First Citizens Bank’s Energy Finance Business is hiring a Commercial Banking Underwriting Analyst to participate in the Analyst Development Program. The Power and Renewable Energy Group lends money to finance large scale US conventional gas power projects and renewable energy projects such as solar, wind, and battery storage. The team arranged over $1 billion in debt financing in 2026 and consistently ranks among the top banks in leading financings for US power and renewables projects. The group is hiring a Corporate Banking Intern – Summer Analyst to support their financial analysis efforts. The summer internship program is designed to provide an opportunity for students to apply classroom knowledge in a corporate environment while delivering tangible value to the organization, as well as gaining valuable work experience. Interns will be assigned to live transactions and will be exposed to leading industry players, lenders, and investors, gaining insight into transaction processes and deal execution.

Requirements

Currently enrolled at an accredited collegiate institution (during time of the internship program)
Critical thinking
Communication (written & verbal)
Analytical (data)
High School Diploma or GED and 1 years' experience

Nice To Haves

3 years of college experience (rising senior)
3.0 GPA or higher
Ability to work 40 hours per week during the duration of the program
Major in a quantitative field including engineering, finance, accounting or economics
Strong verbal and written communications skills
Interest in renewable energy

Responsibilities

Work as part of a Deal Team on live transactions, engaged in many aspects of credit underwriting and portfolio management, financial analysis, credit memo preparation
Financial modeling in excel of solar, wind, gas and battery storage projects
Due diligence of power projects including company and industry analysis, reviewing engineering, market, insurance and transmission studies
A capstone project and presentation designed to improve a specific process or solve a problem that will be presented at the close of the internship
Preparation of internal credit memorandum
Preparation of marketing materials for potential clients and other lenders
Participate in internal credit approval meetings and client/customer calls, as appropriate.
Attend professional development and informational sessions, networking and community service events