Corporate Intern - Project Coordinator (Summer 2024)

Overview

First Citizens Bank is one of the top financial services providers in the nation, recognized and awarded for our customer satisfaction, sustainable profitability, and overall stability and security. Our associates make First Citizens Bank a great place for our clients to do business. Those who grow, achieve and succeed with First Citizens Bank are those who share our core values of integrity, service excellence and stability.  This role is local to Phoenix, AZ.  There will be some work from home opportunities, but in-office days are required weekly.  

The Information Technology organization at First Citizen’s Bank has established a summer internship program to invest in our future workforce. The program is designed to provide an opportunity for you to apply classroom knowledge in a corporate IT environment while delivering tangible value to the organization.  

In addition, each Intern will be given the following opportunities:

• Assigned to a manager who can help guide you through the program on a daily basis. 
• Assignment of a mentor to help facilitate a broader view of the Information Technology function.
• Additionally, a peer advisor team has been is there to assist the Intern in being successful with navigating organization, political, and cultural landscapes.
• Participation in unique technology or banking related training events.
• Involvement in networking and team-building events. 
• A project designed to improve a defined process within the Bank’s Information Technology function will be assigned to each Intern to plan and execute during the internship. 
• A wrap-up presentation will be prepared by the Interns to be shared with the Chief Information Officer and other key leaders in the company to outline their accomplishments and experience during the internship.

Application Development and Support:

• ASP.NET, VB.NET, or C#
• Java
• COBOL/Mainframe 
• SQL (SQL Server, Oracle, DB2)

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:

* 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