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Private Bank Internship 2026

Student and Recent Graduates

San Francisco, California; Boston, Massachusetts; New York, New York; Menlo Park, California

Description

⁠⁠⁠⁠Start Date: May 26, 2026

Location: San Francisco CA, Menlo Park CA, New York NY or Boston MA 

Private Bank Internship Program 2026

Join Citizens Private Bank as a Private Bank Intern and gain hands-on experience in an exciting, client-focused environment. This internship offers a unique opportunity to work alongside Relationship Managers and the Private Banking team, supporting the management of relationships with high and ultra-high net worth clients. Through a structured rotational program, you’ll develop a deep understanding of our full suite of deposit and lending products and services, while exploring specialized areas such as Private Equity and Venture Capital, Commercial Real Estate, and Business Banking. You’ll also spend time in a Private Bank Office (PBO), learning first-hand how we deliver exceptional service through our network of physical locations. This experience will help you build strong client service skills, apply creative problem-solving, and gain insight into the strategies that strengthen client relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist Private Bankers with client onboarding, documentation, and account setup.

  • Support Relationship Managers with client follow-up and administrative tasks.

  • Participate in special projects and initiatives to enhance client experience.

  • Conduct research and prepare materials for client meetings.

  • Learn operational processes and compliance requirements within Private Banking.

  • Collaborate with teams across different verticals to understand business strategies.

What We Offer:

  • Exposure to high-net-worth client servicing and relationship management.

  • Hands-on experience with banking products and lending solutions.

  • Opportunities to rotate through different areas of Private Banking.

  • Professional development and mentorship from experienced bankers.

Qualifications:

  • Successfully complete a HireVue assessment within 4 days of receiving the link. If not completed within the timeframe, your application will be automatically withdrawn from consideration.

  • Background in Corporate Finance, Accounting, or related field

  • Required Minimum GPA: 3.0

  • Preferred Graduation Date: May 2027 

  • Please note that U.S. Immigration sponsorship or work visa is not available for intern position and candidates must have permanent authorization to work in the U.S.

Pay Transparency

The position offers $25/per hour.

We offer competitive pay, comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits, maternity/paternity leave, flexible work arrangements, education reimbursement, wellness programs and more. Note, Citizens’ paid time off policy exceeds the mandatory, paid sick or paid time-away policy of every local and state jurisdiction in the United States. For an overview of our benefits, visit https://jobs.citizensbank.com/benefits.

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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Awards We've Received

2023

Age-Friendly Institute's Certified Age-Friendly Employer

2025

The Banker's
US Bank of the Year

2025

Dave Thomas Foundation’s Best Adoption-Friendly Workplace

2025

Disability:IN Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion

2025

Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index 100 Award

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