2027 Summer Intern - Audit (Raleigh, NC)

First Citizens Bank • Raleigh, NC

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

First Citizens Bank’s Internal Audit summer internship provides development opportunities and hands-on experience in a corporate environment. Interns learn the foundations of Internal Audit and auditing processes alongside experienced audit professionals, while contributing to audit work across the organization. The program is intended for exceptional rising juniors and seniors and can serve as a talent pipeline; successful interns may receive an offer to return to Internal Audit. Candidates should be within commuting distance of the Raleigh, North Carolina office. The role is hybrid, with work regularly taking place both inside and outside a company office. The internship runs from May 24, 2027, through July 30, 2027, and requires 40 hours per week.

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 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.
• Candidate for a BS/BA degree 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 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 and 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 end of the internship.
• Prepare and deliver a wrap-up presentation to the division leader and other key stakeholders outlining internship accomplishments and experience.

Benefits

• First Citizens Bank offers a competitive, thoughtfully designed benefits program intended to meet associates’ needs; further details are available on the company benefits website.

What This Job Offers

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