2027 Summer Intern – Loan & Lease Portfolio Controllership (Morristown, NJ)

First Citizens Bank • Morristown, AZ

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

First Citizens Bank’s summer internship program offers development opportunities and hands-on work experience, allowing interns to apply classroom knowledge in a corporate environment while contributing to the Bank and the communities it serves. This hybrid role is based in Morristown, New Jersey, and focuses on loan and lease portfolio controllership. The internship runs from May 24, 2027, through July 30, 2027, and requires availability to work 40 hours per week during the program.

The intern will support month-end and quarter-end financial reporting, use AI-enabled technologies and analytical platforms to evaluate data and generate insights, and collaborate with teams across Commercial Banking, Accounting, Finance, Risk Management, and Technology. The role also includes process review and improvement, project work, professional development, networking, and community service events. The intern will receive support from a dedicated manager and program manager, complete a project to improve a process or solve a problem, and present accomplishments and experience to division leadership and other stakeholders at the end of the internship.

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

• Current junior or rising senior.
• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Data Analytics, Economics, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Experience with data visualization and analytical tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Excel Power Query, Alteryx, SQL, Python, or similar platforms.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Strong desire to learn and grow.
• Positive attitude, 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

• Support month-end and quarter-end financial reporting, including data validation, account reconciliations, variance analysis, and preparation of management reporting packages.
• Use AI-enabled technologies, data visualization platforms, and analytical tools to evaluate large datasets, improve process efficiency, and generate insights for management decision-making and financial reporting.
• Collaborate with Commercial Banking, Accounting, Finance, Risk Management, and Technology teams on projects, business challenges, and strategic initiatives.
• Document existing workflows, identify opportunities to enhance controls, and help implement automation solutions.
• Contribute to 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 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 stakeholders describing internship accomplishments and experience.

Benefits

• The company describes its benefits program as competitive and thoughtfully designed to meet associates’ needs; details are available on the company benefits website.
• Compensation may include variable incentives, bonuses, benefits, and/or other awards, as outlined in the offer of employment.

What This Job Offers

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