2027 Summer Intern - Audit (Raleigh, NC)

First Citizens Bank • Raleigh, NC

9h • Hybrid

About The Position

The 2027 Summer Intern - Audit is a hybrid internship based near First Citizens Bank’s Raleigh, North Carolina office. Interns take part in an immersive professional development program introducing them to Internal Audit and the Bank, learning audit foundations and processes alongside experienced audit professionals. The program is aimed at exceptional rising juniors and rising seniors and serves as a talent pipeline; successful interns may receive an offer to return and join Internal Audit. Candidates should be within commuting distance of the Raleigh office.

The internship runs from May 24, 2027, through July 30, 2027. Interns work 40 hours per week, contribute to planned audit coverage, and complete an assigned project to improve a process or solve a problem. They present the project at the end of the internship and prepare a wrap-up presentation for the division leader and other stakeholders. The program also includes professional development, informational and networking sessions, and community service events. Each intern has 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

• Interest in pursuing a career in financial services and/or internal audit.
• BS/BA degree candidate in Accounting, Finance, Mathematics, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or a technology-related field.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Strong desire to learn and grow.
• Positive attitude, natural curiosity, and enjoyment of collaboration.
• Ability to multitask.
• Ability to adapt and adjust priorities based on business needs.
• Ability to take direction and absorb information quickly.

Responsibilities

• Develop core skills in internal audit practices, audit methodology, and technology-based systems.
• Contribute to audit team work and planned audit coverage, including testing key processes and internal controls across the organization.
• Support work that may involve research, analytics, projects, strategy, process review and improvement, and technology enhancements and support.
• Attend professional development sessions, informational sessions, networking events, and community service events.
• Complete an assigned project designed to improve a specific process or solve a problem, and present it at the close of the internship.
• Prepare and deliver a wrap-up presentation to the division leader and other key company stakeholders outlining internship accomplishments and experience.

Benefits

• The job posting refers candidates to the company benefits page for information about its associate benefits program; specific benefits are not listed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED