2027 Summer Intern - CRE Special Assets (NYC, New York)

Overview

This is a hybrid role, with the expectation that time working will regularly take place inside and outside of a company office.

First Citizens Bank offers an exciting summer internship program that provides development opportunities and hands on work experience while creating a talent pipeline for the Bank. Our interns will apply classroom knowledge in a corporate environment while making a positive impact across the organization and the communities we serve. Come help First Citizens build for the future!

As an Intern in the CRE Special Assets Division of First Citizens Bank, you will be exposed to stressed and distressed commercial real estate loans and OREO assets originated in our Commercial Bank. The Commercial Bank supports large corporate and middle market clients.

You will support our team with day-to-day activities surrounding problem loans and OREO assets, including but not limited to such tasks as spreading financial statements, credit analysis, submarket analysis (CoStar training), valuation and OREO business plan analysis. You will have an opportunity to listen in on client calls and to interact with other parts of the Bank, including relationship teams, portfolio managers, Legal, Compliance and Operations.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

In this role, you will:

* Be part of a dynamic team with interesting projects.

* Accountabilities can and may include areas such as research, analytics, projects, strategy, process review and improvement, as well as technology enhancements and support.

* Attend professional development sessions, informational sessions, networking and community service events.

* Have a dedicated manager and program manager to help you navigate the bank and the internship program.

* Be assigned a project, designed to improve a specific process or solve a problem that you will present at the close of the internship.

* Prepare a wrap-up presentation to be shared with the division leader and other key stakeholders in the company to outline your accomplishments and experience during the internship.

Duties & Responsibilities:
Accountabilities assigned by the intern’s direct manager, area or department leadership. Accountabilities may include areas such as branch operations, sales processes, research, analytics, projects, strategy, process review and improvement, as well as technology enhancement assessment and support. Amongst or in addition to these accountabilities, a business aligned project should be assigned. This project will be presented to local leaders and other key stakeholders in the company.
Attend professional development sessions, informational meetings, networking, and community service events as scheduled.

Internship dates: 5/24/27 - 7/30/27

Position Specific Skills:

• Adaptability
• Communication (Written & Verbal)
• Critical Thinking Skills

Required qualifications:

* High School Diploma or GED and 1 year of experience

* Currently enrolled at an accredited collegiate institution (during the time of the summer program)

* Ability to work 40 hours per week during the duration of the program

Preferred qualifications:

* Rising college senior

* Experience with financial statements

* 3.0 Minimum GPA

* Strong verbal and written communications skills with desire to learn and grow

* Possess a positive attitude, naturally curious and enjoys collaborating with others

* Critical thinking skills

* Ability to multitask

* Ability to adapt and adjust priorities based on business needs

* Ability to take direction and absorb information quickly

Additional Information

The base pay for this position is generally between $22.44/hr and $34.32/hr. Actual starting base pay will be determined based on skills, experience, location, and other non-discriminatory factors permitted by law. For some roles, total compensation may also include variable incentives, bonuses, benefits, and/or other awards as outlined in the offer of employment.

Benefits are an integral part of total rewards and First Citizens Bank is committed to providing a competitive, thoughtfully designed and quality benefits program to meet the needs of our associates. More information can be found at https://jobs.firstcitizens.com/benefits.