Corporate Intern - Enterprise Controls Assurance

Internship Opportunity

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!

Looking to build real-world experience in accounting, audit, or banking? Join our Enterprise Controls Assurance team and work on projects that strengthen our SOX, FDICIA, and Regulatory Reporting Controls Programs. Youll gain hands-on exposure to control testing and special projects while learning how enterprise-level risk and control frameworks operate.

Were looking for students with majors in accounting, banking, audit, or related fields who have strong attention to detail, curiosity, and a willingness to learn. This is a great opportunity to develop practical skills in a collaborative environment and explore a career in financial controls and assurance.

We are looking for candidates who are within a commutable drivable distance to our Raleigh, NC office.

Responsibilities

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

Internship Dates

Internship dates : 5 / 27 / 2026 - 7 / 31 / 2026

Qualifications

Required qualifications :

Preferred qualifications :