Summer 2026 Information Technology Intern - Systems Engineer

Overview

This role is onsite at FCB's Data Center, located at 100 East Tryon Road Raleigh, NC 27603.

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 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.

Responsibilities

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

Internship dates : 5 / 27 / 2026 - 7 / 31 / 2026

Qualifications

Required qualifications :

Preferred qualifications :

This job posting is expected to remain active for 60 days from the initial posting date listed above.  If it is necessary to extend this deadline, the posting will remain active as appropriate.  Job postings may come down early due to business need or a high volume of applicants.

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.

Company Description :

Founded in 1898 and headquartered in Raleigh, N.C., First Citizens Bank serves customers in 18 states and the District of Columbia. For over 100 years, customers have trusted First Citizens with their money … and their futures. Today, First Citizens is the largest family-controlled bank in the nation and the sixth-largest bank franchise headquartered in the Southeast with more than $30 billion in assets. We employ more than 6,000 associates who are focused on helping our customers achieve a lifetime of success. First Citizens operates more than 570 branches in Arizona, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Maryland, New Mexico, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington and West Virginia.

First Citizens Bank. Forever First®. Member FDIC.

Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer / Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran

If you need special assistance or an accommodation in applying for employment at First Citizens Bank, please contact our Human Resources department.