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2027 Summer Intern - Commercial Real Estate (New York, NY)

CompanyFirst Citizens Bank
LocationNew York
Work ModeOn Site
PostedNovember 2, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will assist with commercial real estate underwriting, portfolio management, and deal structuring for institutional sponsors. They will also conduct research, perform analytics, and complete a project to improve a specific process or solve a business problem.
Internship Type
intern
Salary Range
$22 - $26
Company Size
19252
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

Gain experience in all phases of Commercial Real Estate underwriting and portfolio management. The team works with institutional real estate sponsors to provide solutions to help them acquire, re-position and refinance commercial properties (industrial, multi-family, retail and office).  The position offers hands-on experience in analysis, deal structuring, client communication and presentation skills. 

 

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!


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

Position Specific Skills:

  • Partnerships and Collaboration
  • Communication (Written and 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 GPA or higher
  • Rising Senior (May 2028 Grad)
  • Major is Business, Finance, or Economics
  • 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

Additional Information

The base pay for this position is generally between $22.44 and $26.40. 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.

 

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Key Skills
Commercial real estate underwritingPortfolio managementDeal structuringClient communicationPresentation skillsResearchAnalyticsStrategyProcess improvementTechnology enhancementsCritical thinkingMultitaskingAdaptabilityCollaborationWritten communicationVerbal communication
Categories
Finance & AccountingManagement & Leadership
Benefits
Professional development sessionsNetworking eventsCommunity service events