Summer Intern – Business Strategy & Analytics

First Citizens Bank

. Support business operations by responding to inquiries, identifying issues, and improving standard practices .

Posted 10/8/2026internshipRaleigh • North Carolina • United StatesEntry LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong analytical skills to support business operations through data sourcing, compilation, and interpretation. Capable of producing reports and communicating insights to drive process improvements and strategic initiatives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Data AnalysisReport ProductionBusiness Process ImprovementWritten And Verbal CommunicationCritical Thinking

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Hard Skills

Data CompilationData InterpretationProcess ReviewProject PlanningBusiness Reporting

Soft Skills

AdaptabilityCuriosityCollaborationMultitaskingPositive Attitude

Certifications & Qualifications

High School DiplomaGED

Industry Keywords

Business OperationsAnalyticsMarketingEconomicsFinanceData Science

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support business operations by responding to inquiries, identifying issues, and improving standard practices
Assist in implementing recommended operational modifications and enhancements
Serve as an analytics resource for the wider organization or business units
Source, compile, and interpret data
Analyze data for accuracy and efficiencies and communicate analysis results
Determine business needs through analysis and reporting
Suggest strategies to achieve company and department goals
Assist in creating specifications, project plans, and documentation for business initiatives
Produce reports based on data analysis, industry trends, and process capabilities
Communicate patterns, problems, and areas for improvement
Support research, analytics, projects, strategy, process review and improvement, and technology enhancements
Complete an assigned project to improve a process or solve a problem and present it at the end of the internship
Prepare a wrap-up presentation for the division leader and key stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or GED and 1 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
Ability to work within a commutable driving distance of the Raleigh, NC office
Adaptability
Written and verbal communication skills
Critical thinking skills
Preferred: degree in Business, Marketing, Analytics, Economics, Finance and/or Data Science
Preferred: 3.0 minimum GPA
Preferred: strong desire to learn and grow
Preferred: positive attitude, curiosity, and collaboration
Preferred: ability to multitask
Preferred: ability to adapt and adjust priorities based on business needs
Preferred: ability to take direction and absorb information quickly

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional development sessions
Informational sessions
Networking events
Community service events
Dedicated manager and program manager
Assigned project with opportunity to present results
Competitive, thoughtfully designed and quality benefits program (specific benefits not listed)