Aerospace, Defense & Government Finance Intern

Overview

This is a hybrid role, with the expectation that time working will regularly take place inside and outside of a company office.

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! 

The Aerospace, Defense, and Government Finance business (“ADG”) within First Citizens Bank is a middle market banking franchise focused on providing customer financing and banking solutions to clients within the ADG sectors in the U.S. and select foreign borrowers.   ADG typically finances multiple aviation asset classes under asset-backed loan structures as well as lends under cash flow structures to borrowers in the US government and defense sectors secured by all assets of a borrower’s enterprise.  Transaction sizes range from $15 million to $1 billion with ADG hold sizes up to $100MM.    

The business is hiring a Commercial Banking Intern – Summer Analyst to support their financial analysis and industry research efforts. The summer internship program is designed to provide an opportunity for students to apply classroom knowledge in a corporate environment while delivering tangible value to the organization, as well as gaining valuable work experience. Interns will be assigned to live transactions and will be exposed to leading industry players, lenders, and investors, gaining insight into transaction processes and deal execution.

Internship dates: 5/24/27 - 7/30/27 

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Cash flow modeling in Excel incorporating various ADG loan structures and borrower projections
• Due diligence of clients including company and industry analysis
• Assisting in the preparation of internal credit memorandum
• Preparation of marketing materials for potential clients and other lenders
• Work as part of a Deal Team on live transactions, engaged in many aspects of credit underwriting and portfolio management, financial analysis, and credit memo preparation
• Participate in internal credit approval meetings and client/customer calls, as appropriate.
• Attend professional development sessions, informational sessions, networking and community service events

Position Specific Skills:

• Partnerships and Collaboration
• Communication (Written and Verbal)
• Critical thinking skills

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED and 1 years' experience
• Currently enrolled at an accredited collegiate institution (during time of summer program)
• Ability to work 40 hours per week during the duration of the program

Preferred Education:

• GPA 3.0 or higher
• Three years of college experience (a rising senior)
• Major in finance, accounting, or economics
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Interest in aerospace, defense, and government financing

Additional Information

If hired in NY, the base pay for this position is generally between $22.44 and $26.30. 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.