Intern – Financial Reporting and Data Analytics

Job Description

2027 Summer Intern – Loan & Lease Portfolio Controllership (Morristown, NJ) | First Citizens Bank

The Tone:
This is a hybrid internship role at First Citizens Bank, located in Morristown, NJ. First Citizens Bank offers an exciting summer internship program that provides development opportunities and hands-on work experience. This role is crucial for creating a talent pipeline for the Bank, allowing interns to apply classroom knowledge in a corporate environment while making a positive impact across the organization and the communities First Citizens serves.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time, Temporary
• Location: Hybrid Morristown, NJ
• Pay: $21.51–$32.89 hourly
• Mission: Support financial reporting processes, enhance efficiencies, and generate actionable insights to guide management decisions.
• Tech Stack: Power BI, Tableau, Excel Power Query, Alteryx, SQL, Python

What You’ll Actually Do
• Support Financial Reporting: Assist with month-end and quarter-end financial reporting by performing data validation, account reconciliations, variance analysis, and preparing management reporting packages.
• Leverage Analytical Tools: Utilize AI-enabled technologies, data visualization platforms, and analytical tools to evaluate large datasets, improve process efficiencies, and generate insights for decision-making.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with various teams across Commercial Banking, Accounting, Finance, Risk Management, and Technology to execute projects and support strategic initiatives.
• Drive Process Improvement: Participate in initiatives by documenting existing workflows, identifying opportunities for control enhancements, and helping to implement automation solutions.
• Present Project Work: Prepare and deliver a comprehensive wrap-up presentation to division leaders and key stakeholders, outlining accomplishments and experiences during the internship.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently enrolled at an accredited collegiate institution during the summer program, with a High School Diploma or GED and 1 year of experience. Ideally, a current Junior/rising Senior pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Data Analytics, Economics, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Experience: 1 year of experience. Preferred experience includes working with data visualization and analytical tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Excel Power Query, Alteryx, SQL, or Python.
• Skills: Adaptability, Written & Verbal Communication, Critical Thinking, Multitasking, and the ability to take direction and absorb information quickly.
• Bonus: A minimum 3.0 GPA, a strong desire to learn and grow, a positive and naturally curious attitude, and enjoyment in collaborating with others.