Overview

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!

First Citizens Merchant Services facilitates card acceptance solutions for our business clients. This role will work directly with the Merchant Services Risk Team in daily risk monitoring of the Merchant Services Portfolio. This role will also interact with associates and clients across multiple small business and commercial service lines.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Assist in reviewing Merchant Services applications.

• Reviewing and analyze transaction alerts.

• Assist in enhancing procedural documentation.

• 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 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:

• Degree/focus of study - Business/Finance

• Rising Juniors and Seniors

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel

• 3.0 minimum GPA

• Strong desire to learn and grow

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

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Critical thinking skills

• Ability to multitask

• Ability to adapt and adjust priorities based on business needs

• Ability to take direction and absorb information quickly

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.

Together, First Citizens and Silicon Valley Bank offer you the strength and stability of a diversified financial institution with over 125 years of service and the personalized approach of a nimble financial partner. First Citizens Bank helps personal, business, commercial and wealth clients build financial strength that lasts.