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
Capital Strategy & Analytics
Central Model Development
Funds Transfer Pricing
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:
Project-based assignments that offer meaningful exposure to how the Treasury department functions
Research and analysis supporting team priorities and department-wide initiatives
Exposure to how Treasury manages risk, optimizes the balance sheet, and supports strategic decision-making
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 If not completed within the timeframe, your application will be automatically withdrawn from consideration.
Please note that permanent work authorization in the United States is required. This position is not eligible for CPT, OPT, or visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Preferred Education and Qualifications:
Candidate for a master’s degree in Economics, Math, Finance, or Business administration with anticipated graduation in May/June 2028
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
Pay Transparency
The position offers $40 per hour as a starting rate.
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
Additional Resources
Click here for more information about our programs and application process: https://jobs.citizensbank.com/en/Treasury-and-Balance-Sheet-Strategies
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Skills Required
- Previous financial analyst experience
- Ability to work under pressure with efficiency and accuracy
- Outstanding written and oral presentation skills
- Ability to plan and prioritize workload
- Successfully complete the video interview assessment within four days
- Permanent work authorization in the United States
- Candidate for a master's degree in Economics, Math, Finance, or Business Administration, graduating May or June 2028
- Minimum GPA of 3.5
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Bloomberg
- Experience in project management, financial analysis, and relationship building
- CFA Charterholder or progress toward the CFA charter
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The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Citizens and has not been reviewed or approved by Citizens.
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Parental & Family Support — Policies include six weeks of fully paid parental leave for all parents, up to 16 weeks for birthing parents, 10 days of emergency back‑up care, and adoption assistance of more than $25,000. Recognition for adoption support underscores a strong family‑friendly posture.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off includes 11 paid holidays and up to 27 PTO days. The breadth of leave is presented as generous versus many peers.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision options pair with an HSA that includes a company contribution, plus mental‑health access via Spring Health (eight no‑cost sessions), Hinge Health, wellness programs, and discounted gyms. Eligibility at 20+ hours per week broadens access to these resources.
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