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2027 Summer Intern - Community Development Finance/Loan Origination (Boston, MA)

CompanyFirst Citizens Bank
LocationBoston
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 13, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will participate in a rotational program focused on community development finance, supporting affordable housing projects and conducting research and analytics. They will also complete a business-aligned project to be presented to leadership at the end of the internship.
Internship Type
intern
Company Size
19254
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 while creating a talent pipeline for the Bank. Our interns will apply classroom knowledge in a corporate environment while making a positive impact across the organization and the communities we serve. Come help First Citizens build for the future!

 

As an intern on the Community Development Finance team, you will participate in a rotational summer internship across the division. You will gain exposure to affordable housing and community development finance by supporting projects being developed by nonprofit and for-profit organizations, while learning about the federal, state, and local programs that help make these developments possible.

 

 


Responsibilities & Qualifications

In this role, you will:

* Be part of a dynamic team with interesting projects.

* Accountabilities can and may include areas such as research, analytics, projects, strategy, process review and improvement, as well as technology enhancements and support.

* 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.

 

Duties & Responsibilities:
Accountabilities assigned by the intern’s direct manager, area or department leadership. Accountabilities may include areas such as branch operations, sales processes, research, analytics, projects, strategy, process review and improvement, as well as technology enhancement assessment and support. Amongst or in addition to these accountabilities, a business aligned project should be assigned. This project will be presented to local leaders and other key stakeholders in the company.
Attend professional development sessions, informational meetings, networking, and community service events as scheduled.

 

Internship dates: 5/24/27 - 7/30/27

 

Position Specific Skills:

  • Adaptability
  • Communication (Written & Verbal)
  • Critical Thinking Skills

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

* Currently pursuing a Bachelor Degree or Masters Degree in Urban Planning/Studies, Business or Finance

* Currently pursuing a Bachelor Degree in Business or Finance

* Strong verbal and written communications skills with desire to learn and grow

* Possess a positive attitude, naturally curious and enjoys collaborating with others

* Critical thinking skills

* Ability to multitask

* Ability to adapt and adjust priorities based on business needs

* Ability to take direction and absorb information quickly


Additional Information

The base pay for this position is generally between $18.14/hr and $31.44/hr. Actual starting base pay will be determined based on skills, experience, location, and other non-discriminatory factors permitted by law. For some roles, total compensation may also include variable incentives, bonuses, benefits, and/or other awards as outlined in the offer of employment.

 

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
ResearchAnalyticsStrategyProcess reviewTechnology enhancementAdaptabilityCommunicationCritical thinkingMultitaskingCollaborationLoan originationCommunity development financeAffordable housing
Categories
Finance & AccountingManagement & LeadershipAdministrative
Benefits
Competitive benefits program