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Treasury and Balance Sheet Strategies Graduate Summer Internship Program

Student and Recent Graduates

Boston, Massachusetts

Description

Job Title: Treasury & Balance Sheet Strategies Summer Associate 

Location: Boston, MA; Johnston, RI

Experience during the program:

In this 10-week program, you will have the opportunity to gain a strong understanding of the Corporate Treasury function at Citizens Bank as well as great insight into the inner workings of a large financial institution. You’ll experience a variety of hands-on, impactful projects, gain exposure to senior leaders, and develop a transferable skill set that will position you as a possible candidate for the Treasury and Balance Sheet Strategies Rotational Program.

Designed for first-year graduate students with previous financial analyst experience, this program is a great way to gain experience within a specific Treasury area while also getting additional exposure to multiple Treasury functions.  You may be placed in any one of the following Treasury-related areas for the summer: 

  • Funding & Liquidity
  • Asset/Liability Management
  • Deposit Strategy
  • Capital Strategy & Analytics

The intern could be moved into other departments depending on projects and the incumbent's skill set to support different initiatives. During the summer, you could be working on:

  • Engage in project-based assignments that offer meaningful exposure to how a corporate Treasury department functions
  • Contribute to initiatives across funding and liquidity management, capital planning, interest rate risk management and balance sheet management
  • These assignments provide a deep understanding of how Treasury teams manage risk, optimize the balance sheet and support the bank’s strategic objectives

Life after the program:

Near the end of the program, you’ll be given early consideration for the Treasury and Balance Sheet Strategies Rotational Program.

The Treasury and Balance Sheet Strategies Rotational Program is an 18-month, full-time program that consists of robust onboarding, on-the-job training, mentorship, and an opportunity to complete three 6-month rotational assignments through various Treasury teams.  You will learn the corporate Treasury function at Citizens Bank as well as gain insight into the inner workings of a large financial institution. You’ll connect with senior leaders and develop transferable skills.

Qualifications

  • Ability to work under pressure with efficiency and accuracy 
  • Outstanding written and oral presentation skills
  • Ability to plan and prioritize workload 
  • 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.
  • Candidates must currently be a U.S. Resident to be eligible for this program.
    • Please note that U.S. Immigration sponsorship or work visa is not available for intern / full time positions and candidates must have permanent authorization to work in the U.S

Preferred Education and Qualifications:

  • Candidate for a master’s degree in Economics, Math, Finance, or Business administration with anticipated graduation in May/June 2027
  • Minimum GPA of 3.5
  • Working knowledge of relevant platforms (Microsoft Office, Bloomberg, etc) helpful 
  • Demonstrable experience in project management, financial analysis, and relationship building 
  • CFA Charterholder, or progress towards, highly preferred  

Some job boards have started using jobseeker-reported data to estimate salary ranges for roles. If you apply and qualify for this role, a recruiter will discuss accurate pay guidance.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Citizens, its parent, subsidiaries, and related companies (Citizens) provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, citizenship, physical or mental disability, perceived disability or history or record of a disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, genetic characteristic, marital or domestic partner status, victim of domestic violence, family status/parenthood, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy/childbirth/lactation, colleague’s or a dependent’s reproductive health decision making, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state and/or local laws. At Citizens, we are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that enables all colleagues to bring their best selves to work every day and everyone is expected to be treated with respect and professionalism. Employment decisions are based solely on merit, qualifications, performance and capability.

Background Check

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the candidate successfully passing a background check, which may include initial credit, motor vehicle record, public record, prior employment verification, and criminal background checks. Results of the background check are individually reviewed based upon legal requirements imposed by our regulators and with consideration of the nature and gravity of the background history and the job offered. Any offer of employment will include further information.

Benefits

We offer competitive pay, comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits, maternity/paternity leave, flexible work arrangements, education reimbursement, wellness programs and more.

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