First Citizens Bank
First Citizens Bank
First Citizens Bank is a financial institution serving individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits through personal and commercial banking, lending, mortgages, investments, and insurance. Its work spans sector-specific financial services for organizations in areas such as agribusiness, healthcare, and manufacturing, supported by a focus on customer service and financial expertise.

Corporate Banking Analyst, Power and Renewables

Analyze and underwrite U.S. power and renewable energy projects, including solar, wind, gas, and battery storage. Support credit memoranda, due diligence, portfolio management, and live transactions.

Description

  • Join the Commercial Bank Analyst Development Program.
  • Complete an eight-week curriculum in underwriting, financial analysis, Excel modeling, bank values, systems, business units, strategy, and credit policies and procedures.
  • Support credit underwriting and portfolio management for middle-market debt solutions.
  • Build Excel financial models for solar, wind, gas, and battery storage projects.
  • Conduct project due diligence through company and industry analysis and reviews of engineering, market, insurance, and transmission studies.
  • Draft internal credit memoranda.
  • Develop marketing materials for prospective clients and other lenders.
  • Contribute to live transactions as part of a Deal Team.
  • Take part in internal credit approval meetings and client or customer calls as appropriate.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree, or associate degree or equivalent plus two years of experience.
  • Coursework or internship experience in commercial lending or credit analysis.
  • Coursework or internship experience in financial statement analysis.
  • Coursework or internship experience in finance fundamentals.
  • If applicable, bachelor's degree completed by July 7, 2027.
  • A quantitative major or concentration, such as engineering, finance, accounting, or economics, is preferred.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills are preferred.
  • Preferred minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0.
  • Prior analytical internship experience at an energy-focused institution is preferred.
  • Strong interest in power and energy is preferred.
  • Analytical reasoning.
  • Credit analysis.
  • Critical thinking.
  • Financial analysis.

Benefits

  • Formal classes, online coursework, and on-the-job training through the Analyst Development Program.
  • An eight-week intensive curriculum at the New York City office.
  • Ongoing training and professional development sessions.
  • Competitive benefits program.
  • Total compensation may include variable incentives, bonuses, benefits, and other awards.

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