2027 Summer Intern - Procurement Data & Analytics Intern (Raleigh, NC)

First Citizens Bank • Raleigh, NC

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

First Citizens Bank’s summer internship program provides development opportunities and hands-on work experience while building a talent pipeline for the Bank. Interns apply classroom knowledge in a corporate environment and contribute to the organization and the communities it serves.

The Procurement Data & Analytics Intern supports the Procurement organization, from Sourcing to Purchasing. The Data & Analytics team develops reports and dashboards, manages data quality across procurement products, and creates automation processes to improve efficiency. The intern will analyze data, contribute to business insights and process improvements, and work on an assigned project to improve a process or solve a problem. At the end of the internship, the intern will present the project and a summary of accomplishments and experience to the division leader and other key stakeholders.

The internship runs from May 24, 2027, through July 30, 2027. This is a hybrid role, with work regularly taking place both inside and outside a company office. Interns participate in professional development, informational, networking, and community service events, with support from a dedicated manager and program manager.

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.
• Adaptability.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Critical-thinking skills.

Nice To Haves

• Current junior or rising senior.
• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Analytics, Information Systems, or Management Information Systems within a business program.
• Experience with advanced Excel, SQL, data analytics, and automation techniques.
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI and Tableau.
• Proficiency in AI and digital skills.
• Foundational understanding of generative AI, including use cases, limitations, data privacy requirements, and responsible AI governance.
• Ability to use AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot by creating clear prompts and refining outputs for business analysis and decision-making.
• Ability to validate AI-generated content, identify unsupported conclusions, and verify results against underlying data sources.
• Ability to apply sound business and accounting judgment when using AI tools.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Strong desire to learn and grow; positive attitude, curiosity, and enjoyment of collaboration.
• Ability to multitask and adapt priorities to business needs.
• Ability to take direction and absorb information quickly.

Responsibilities

• Conduct data analysis and provide insights to support business decision-making.
• Assist with developing ways to increase data intelligence within the business.
• Contribute to research, analytics, projects, strategy, process review and improvement, and technology enhancements and support, as assigned.
• Complete an assigned project designed to improve a specific process or solve a problem.
• Prepare and deliver a project presentation at the close of the internship.
• Prepare a wrap-up presentation outlining internship accomplishments and experience for the division leader and other key stakeholders.
• Attend professional development sessions, informational sessions, networking events, and community service events.

What This Job Offers

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