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Banker Intern (Columbia, SC - Forest Lake)

CompanyFirst Citizens Bank
LocationColumbia
Work ModeOn Site
PostedFebruary 6, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Interns will be immersed in the sales culture, learning about various lines of business that partner with the branch to deliver products and services. They will also attend professional development sessions, networking events, and complete an assigned project to improve a specific process or solve a problem.
Internship Type
temporary
Company Size
18180
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
First Citizens Bank helps personal, business, commercial and wealth clients build financial strength that lasts. Headquartered in Raleigh, N.C., First Citizens has built a unique legacy of strength, stability and long-term thinking that has spanned generations. First Citizens offers an array of general banking services including a network of more than 500 branches and offices in 30 states; commercial banking expertise delivering best-in-class lending, leasing and other financial services coast to coast; innovation banking serving businesses at every stage; and a nationwide direct bank. Parent company First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (NASDAQ: FCNCA) is a top 20 U.S. financial institution with more than $200 billion in assets. Visit firstcitizens.com or call toll-free 1.888.FC DIRECT (1.888.323.4732). First Citizens Bank. Forever First®. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender. Social Media Terms of Use: https://www.firstcitizens.com/socialterms
About the Role
Overview

First Citizens Bank offers an exciting summer internship program that provides development opportunities and hands on work experience in bank operations and sales while creating a talent pipeline for the Bank. Our interns will apply classroom knowledge in a banking environment making a positive impact across the organization and the communities we serve. Come help First Citizens build for the future!


Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

 

* Be immersed in First Citizens sales culture, with opportunities to learn about various lines of business that partner with the branch to deliver products and services to our customers.

* Attend professional development sessions, informational sessions, networking and community service events.

* Have a dedicated manager and program manager to help you navigate the Bank and the internship program.

* Be assigned a project, designed to improve a specific process or solve a problem that you will present at the close of the internship.

* Prepare a wrap-up presentation to be shared with the division leader and other key stakeholders in the company to outline your accomplishments and experience during the internship.

 


Qualifications

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

 

Benefits are an integral part of total rewards and First Citizens Bank is committed to providing a competitive, thoughtfully designed and quality benefits program to meet the needs of our associates. More information can be found at https://jobs.firstcitizens.com/benefits.

Key Skills
Sales Culture ImmersionProfessional DevelopmentInformational SessionsNetworkingCommunity ServiceProject AssignmentProcess ImprovementProblem SolvingPresentation SkillsAccomplishment ReportingCritical ThinkingMultitaskingAdaptabilityTaking DirectionInformation Absorption
Categories
Finance & AccountingSalesAdministrative