Summer Intern – Loan & Lease Portfolio Controllership

First Citizens Bank

. Support month-end and quarter-end financial reporting, including data validation, account reconciliations, variance analysis, and management reporting packages .

Posted 10/27/2026internshipMorristown • New Jersey • United StatesEntry Level💰 $22 - $33 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong analytical capabilities through data validation, account reconciliations, and variance analysis while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance financial reporting processes. Proficient in utilizing data visualization tools and AI-enabled technologies to generate insights for management decision-making.

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Data VisualizationFinancial ReportingSQLPower BICritical Thinking

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Hard Skills

Data ValidationAccount ReconciliationVariance AnalysisProcess ImprovementAutomation SolutionsExcel Power QueryAlteryxPythonAnalytical ToolsResearch

Soft Skills

AdaptabilityWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationCuriosityCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Power BITableauExcelAlteryxSQLPython

Industry Keywords

Financial ReportingCommercial BankingRisk ManagementBusiness AdministrationData Analytics

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQLTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support month-end and quarter-end financial reporting, including data validation, account reconciliations, variance analysis, and management reporting packages
Use AI-enabled technologies, data visualization platforms, and analytical tools to evaluate large datasets, improve processes, and generate insights for management decision-making and financial reporting
Collaborate with Commercial Banking, Accounting, Finance, Risk Management, and Technology teams on projects, business challenges, and strategic initiatives
Document workflows, identify control enhancement opportunities, and help implement automation solutions
Participate in research, analytics, projects, strategy, process review and improvement, and technology enhancements and support
Attend professional development, informational, networking, and community service events
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
Adaptability
Written and verbal communication skills
Critical thinking skills
Preferred: Current Junior/rising Senior
Preferred: Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Data Analytics, Economics, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field
Preferred: Experience with Power BI, Tableau, Excel Power Query, Alteryx, SQL, Python, or similar platforms
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

Development opportunities and hands-on work experience
Professional development sessions
Informational sessions
Networking events
Community service events
Dedicated manager and program manager support
Project assignment with presentation opportunity
Potential variable incentives, bonuses, benefits, and/or other awards as outlined in the offer of employment