Summer Intern – Sales Performance & Analytics Strategy

First Citizens Bank

. Support the Sales Performance and Analytics Strategy team at First Citizens Bank .

Posted 10/2/2026internshipRaleigh • North Carolina • United StatesEntry LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong analytical capabilities to perform advanced data analysis, identify business trends, and support sales performance strategies. Proficient in creating technical reports and specifications to enhance business operations and drive efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Advanced Data AnalysisTechnical ReportingSales Performance ManagementBusiness Needs AssessmentData Interpretation

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisData CompilationData Accuracy AssessmentProcess ImprovementReport Production

Soft Skills

AdaptabilityWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationCritical ThinkingCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

High School DiplomaGED

Industry Keywords

Sales PerformanceBusiness ProfitabilityGrowth StrategiesEfficiency ImprovementIndustry Trends

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the Sales Performance and Analytics Strategy team at First Citizens Bank
Perform advanced data analysis to identify factors affecting business profitability, growth, and efficiency
Assess current practices and collect information and industry trends
Create specifications to support business operations
Determine improvements or solutions to address identified issues
Prepare technical reports by examining and summarizing data
Support data and integration for the Sales Performance Management system
Source, compile, and interpret data
Analyze data for accuracy and efficiencies and communicate analysis output
Provide daily operational support by responding to inquiries and identifying issues
Assist with implementing recommended modifications and enhancements
Serve as an analytics resource to the wider organization or business units
Determine business needs through analysis and reporting
Suggest strategies to achieve company and department goals
Assist in creating specifications, project plans, and documentation
Produce reports based on data analysis, industry trends, and process capabilities
Convey patterns, problems, and areas for improvement
Participate in research, analytics, projects, strategy, process review and improvement, and technology enhancements and support
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 company 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: Business, Marketing, Analytics, Economics, Finance and/or Data Science degree
Preferred: Rising Senior status
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

Hands-on work experience
Professional development sessions
Informational sessions
Networking events
Community service events
Dedicated manager and program manager support
Assigned project with presentation opportunity
Wrap-up presentation opportunity with division leader and key stakeholders
Competitive, thoughtfully designed and quality benefits program