2027 Summer Intern - Audit (Charlotte, NC)

First Citizens Bank • Charlotte, NC

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

First Citizens Bank is hiring a Summer Audit Intern for its Internal Audit team. The hybrid internship provides hands-on experience and professional development in Internal Audit and the Bank. Interns learn auditing foundations and processes alongside experienced audit professionals, apply classroom knowledge in a corporate environment, and contribute to the organization and communities it serves. The program is intended for exceptional rising juniors and seniors and may provide successful interns with an opportunity to return to Internal Audit. Candidates should be within commuting distance of the Charlotte, North Carolina office.

Interns develop skills in internal audit practices, audit methodology, and technology-based systems, and contribute to audit teams’ planned coverage by testing key processes and internal controls. Work may involve research, analytics, projects, strategy, process review and improvement, or technology enhancements and support. Interns attend professional development, informational, networking, and community service events; receive support from a dedicated manager and program manager; and complete a project to improve a process or solve a problem. At the end of the internship, interns present their project and prepare a wrap-up presentation for the division leader and other key stakeholders.

The internship runs from May 24, 2027, through July 30, 2027. Interns must be able to work 40 hours per week and be enrolled at an accredited collegiate institution during the program.

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.
• Within commuting distance of the Charlotte, North Carolina office.

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 teams’ planned coverage, including testing key processes and internal controls across the organization.
• Participate in work that may include 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 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

• First Citizens Bank offers a competitive benefits program as part of its total rewards; further details are available on the company benefits website.

What This Job Offers

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