Citizens Financial Group
Retail banking and financial services provider
Data Engineer Intern – Enterprise Technology & Security Summer Internship - Summer 2026
U.S. work authorization required; no visa sponsorship available.
About the job
- Successfully complete a video interview assessment within 4 days of receiving the link. If not completed within the timeframe, your application will be automatically withdrawn from consideration.
- Currently pursuing a Bachelore2s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or other technology-related degree
- Expected graduation date of May 2027
- Minimum GPA 3.0
- Experience working with raw as well as prepared datasets
- Understanding of master data management principles and processes
- Demonstrated ability to operate in a team environment, strong interpersonal and communication skills
- U.S. immigration sponsorship or work visa is not available for this position and candidates must have permanent authorization to work in the U.S.
- Assist with implementing data integration solutions for multiple platforms in Citizens
- Help build robust data pipelines to collect process and compute different metrics from various financial sources, adhering to quality and development standards
- Focus on designing data stores, software engineering, and making sure data is available for those who need it
- Collaborate with cross functional team members as necessary and coming up with optimal solutions that meet data demands
- Execute unit test of data populated in target data container, validating expected result, and ensuring quality and accuracy
- Coordinate with business users for User Acceptance Testing and with Operations team for code deployment to upper environments
- Previous professional exposure to software development and/or engineering
- Familiarity with ETL, ELT, Star Schema, Hadoop, Apache Spark, Beam, Flink, and/or message brokers/messaging platforms such as Apache Kafka
- Understanding of the banking industry, specifically the functions of custodial and consumer banking
About the company
Citizens Financial Group provides banking, lending, and wealth management services to individuals, small businesses, and commercial clients. Its products include consumer and commercial deposit accounts, loans, credit products, investment and wealth services, and digital banking tools that let customers manage money, apply for products, and access support online or in branch offices. The company emphasizes a customer-centric culture and a collaborative workforce, aiming to help customers navigate their financial journey with guidance and solutions for what’s next. What sets Citizens apart is its long history (dating back to 1828), deep local presence, focus on community and colleagues, and a framework centered on readiness and partnership rather than one-off transactions. The goal is to support customers on their path to financial accomplishment by providing accessible, practical solutions and trusted guidance through a broad range of financial services.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Providence, Rhode Island
Founded
1828
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Q2 2026 net income reached $587 million, up 35% year over year.
- Private Bank deposits rose to $17.8 billion, and loans surged $1.9 billion.
- Capital markets fees hit a record, while the mobile platform launched successfully.
What critics are saying
- Citizens sued SoFi on September 10, 2026 over mortgage poaching and trade secrets.
- Connecticut lost 70% of producers and 80% of mortgages; local franchise damage is immediate.
- If courts reject Citizens’ restrictive-covenant claims, competitors will keep raiding mortgage talent.
What makes Citizens Financial Group unique
- Bruce Van Saun’s Private Bank drives premium deposits and 25%+ ROE economics.
- Citizens pairs consumer funding with commercial lending and capital markets cross-sell.
- The new consumer mobile platform and Reimagine the Bank deepen digital distribution.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Parental Leave
Flexible Work Hours
Tuition Reimbursement
Wellness Program
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Company News
Citizens Bank has sued SoFi, alleging the digital lender poached 30 mortgage employees since 2024, affecting operations across nine states. The lawsuit centres on two employee groups, particularly nine Connecticut-based staff who resigned in June within minutes of each other. Citizens claims SoFi "strategically orchestrated" the departures, which represented $400 million in closed loans and $5 million in revenue the previous year. The bank alleges employees transferred confidential client data before leaving. The Connecticut departures eliminated 70% of the branch's mortgage producers and 80% of mortgages, essentially wiping out Citizens' market presence there. Three additional Connecticut employees have since joined SoFi. A SoFi spokesperson called the lawsuit "a baseless allegation and a clever attempt to prevent Citizens employees from pursuing career opportunities elsewhere.
NewPower Worldwide, an electronics distributor, has expanded its committed credit facility to $750 million. The increased capacity will enable the company to invest in inventory, support customer growth, and capitalise on global supply chain opportunities. Since its founding in 2014, NewPower has grown to 14 offices across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC, with $5 billion in annual sales and more than $1 billion in inventory worldwide. The facility expansion strengthens the company's ability to purchase strategically and support large-scale customer requirements. Chief executive officer Carleton Dufoe said the expanded facility provides additional capacity to secure inventory and respond faster to market opportunities. Citizens led the increased credit facility to support NewPower's growth objectives. The New Hampshire-based company distributes electronic components and finished goods to OEMs, EMS providers, and supply chain partners worldwide.
Citizens Financial Group reported second quarter 2026 net income of $587 million, up 35% year-over-year, with earnings per share of $1.30, up 41% year-over-year and 15% quarter-over-quarter. The Providence, Rhode Island-based bank, which has $233.8 billion in assets, attributed the results to strong revenue growth and favourable credit performance. Chairman and CEO Bruce Van Saun highlighted progress on strategic initiatives, including growth in the Private Bank, record wealth fees, and record second quarter fees in capital markets. The company also announced successful launch of a new consumer mobile platform and progress on its "Reimagine the Bank" initiative. Citizens' board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.46 per share, payable on 13 August 2026 to shareholders of record on 30 July 2026.
The First Amendment is an important contractually binding document that modifies certain provisions of the original Credit Agreement between CareCloud, Inc., its subsidiaries, and Citizens Bank, N.A. The amendment was executed to address new requirements related to acquisitions and reporting obligations under the credit facility.
Safety Insurance Group has doubled its revolving credit facility with Citizens Bank to $100 million from $50 million, extending maturity to June 2031. The additional capacity remains undrawn, providing enhanced liquidity flexibility rather than immediate leverage. The expansion supports the property and casualty insurer's capital management programme, including dividends and share buybacks, though recent performance has been uneven with a Q1 2026 net loss. The company's investment case centres on disciplined underwriting and balance sheet conservatism rather than rapid profit growth. Analysts note profitability risks and relatively high valuation multiples compared to insurance peers. The Simply Wall St Community estimates fair value at $60.83 per share, suggesting current prices may be extended by 14%. The credit facility amendment provides a prudent backstop amid ongoing earnings volatility.