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!
We are looking for candidates who are within a commutable drivable distance to our Phoenix, AZ office.
Responsibilities
In this role, you will :
- Partner with HR Shared Services team members to review current processes and determine efficiency opportunities
- Look at dashboarding and identify opportunities to stream line reporting and identify commonalities across HRSS
- Work closely with team members to review current HR processes, identify opportunities for improvement, and engage in performance analytics
- Learn about the operations and functions of the HR Shared Services organization. This includes time with HR Advisory, HR Communications, HR Service Center, and HR Process and Onboarding teams.
- 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
Internship dates : 5 / 27 / 2026 - 7 / 31 / 2026
Qualifications
Required qualifications :
High School Diploma or GED and 1 year of experienceCurrently 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 programPreferred qualifications :
Preferred degree programs : Business or Data Analytics, Statistics, Data Science, Process EngineeringPreferred skills : Statistics, Dashboarding UI Business Administration, Data Science, Analytics, or Information Technology are highly relevant and beneficial. Practical skills are also crucial, often developed through certifications and courses in business intelligence tools like Tableau and Power BI, data analysis with tools like Excel and Python, and understanding the strategic context of measurement.3.0 minimum GPAStrong desire to learn and growPossess a positive attitude, naturally curious and enjoys collaborating with othersStrong verbal and written communication skillsCritical thinking skillsAbility to multitaskAbility to adapt and adjust priorities based on business needsAbility to take direction and absorb information quicklyBenefits 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.
Company Description :
Founded in 1898 and headquartered in Raleigh, N.C., First Citizens Bank serves customers in 18 states and the District of Columbia. For over 100 years, customers have trusted First Citizens with their money … and their futures. Today, First Citizens is the largest family-controlled bank in the nation and the sixth-largest bank franchise headquartered in the Southeast with more than $30 billion in assets. We employ more than 6,000 associates who are focused on helping our customers achieve a lifetime of success. First Citizens operates more than 570 branches in Arizona, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Maryland, New Mexico, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington and West Virginia.
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