Corporate Banking Intern - Summer Analyst, Power & Renewable Energy (Santa Monica)

The Power and Renewables Energy Group within First Citizens Bank's Energy Finance Business is hiring a Commercial Banking Underwriting Analyst to participate in the Analyst Development Program. The Power and Renewable Energy Group lends money to finance large scale US conventional gas power projects and renewable energy projects such as solar, wind, and battery storage. The team arranged over $1 billion in debt financing in 2026 and consistently ranks among the top banks in leading financings for US power and renewables projects.

The group is hiring a Corporate Banking Intern - Summer Analyst to support their financial analysis 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.

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!

• Work as part of a Deal Team on live transactions, engaged in many aspects of credit underwriting and portfolio management, financial analysis, credit memo preparation
• Financial modeling in excel of solar, wind, gas and battery storage projects
• Due diligence of power projects including company and industry analysis, reviewing engineering, market, insurance and transmission studies
• A capstone project and presentation designed to improve a specific process or solve a problem that will be presented at the close of the internship
• Preparation of internal credit memorandum
• Preparation of marketing materials for potential clients and other lenders
• Participate in internal credit approval meetings and client/customer calls, as appropriate.
• Attend professional development and informational sessions, networking and community service events

Internship program dates: 5/24/2027 - 7/30/2027

Position Specific Skills:

• Critical thinking
• Communication (written & verbal
• Analytical (data)

Qualifications:
Minimum Required Education and Experience: High School Diploma or GED and 1 years' experience in Currently enrolled at an accredited collegiate institution (during time of the internship program)

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3 years of college experience (rising senior)
• 3.0 GPA or higher
• Ability to work 40 hours per week during the duration of the program
• Major in a quantitative field including engineering, finance, accounting or economics
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Interest in renewable energy

If hired in Santa Monica, CA, the base pay for this position is generally between $22.44/hr and $26.40/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.