Corporate Strategy Analyst - Commercial Bank

Overview

This is a hybrid role, with the expectation that time working will regularly take place inside and outside of our Charlotte, North Carolina office.

At First Citizens Bank, we believe meaningful careers are built through meaningful relationships. For more than 125 years, we've supported our clients, communities and colleagues through a culture rooted in connection, collaboration and long-term success.

The Corporate Strategy Analyst - Commercial Bank position sits within the Commercial Bank strategy team. This position offers significant contribution to the definition of the Commercial Bank’s overall long-term strategy. The position is responsible for collaborating with peer strategy team practitioners and Commercial Bank leaders in identifying growth opportunities, conducting market research and analysis, and providing strategic recommendations to support key decision-making processes. This role will support the alignment of Commercial Bank goals across individual business lines and support the effective communication of Commercial Bank strategic objectives across the organization.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Duties & Responsibilities:

End-to-End Project Facilitation – Develops analytics models, delivers robust project storylines, and executes analysis (both qualitative and quantitative) with the end-goal of provisioning strategic recommendations to Commercial Bank business leaders.

Stakeholder Communications – Drafts written deliverables (e.g., presentations, quantitative models, written memos) and effectively communications with senior Commercial Bank stakeholders throughout the lifecycle of covered projects.

Workstream Planning – Demonstrates proficiency in developing individual project workplans and coordinating with (and leading) cross-functional teams through the duration of covered strategy projects.

Research Orientation – Conducts qualitative research on evolving banking industry / market trends, the Bank’s competitive positioning, the Bank’s offering / product suite, client preferences, and potential growth opportunities.

FCB Expertise – Develop familiarity with FCB and Commercial Bank structure, products, client-base, and business model. More broadly, a foundational level of understanding of commercial banking industry trends and growth levers.

Qualifications:

Minimum Required Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree and 2 years' experience OR High School Diploma or GED/Equivalent and 6 years' experience in Financial Services or Analytics

Preferred Skills:

Prior experience at a top consulting firm (e.g., MBB, Big 4 strategy practice) or top corporate strategy function within the financial services industry

Ability to adapt and adjust priorities based on business needs

Professional presence & communication style

Strong desire to learn and grow

Organized and detail oriented

Ability to take direction and absorb information quickly

Possess a positive attitude, naturally curious and enjoys collaborating with others

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Critical thinking skills

Additional Information

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 .

Duties & Responsibilities:

End-to-End Project Facilitation – Develops analytics models, delivers robust project storylines, and executes analysis (both qualitative and quantitative) with the end-goal of provisioning strategic recommendations to Commercial Bank business leaders.

Stakeholder Communications – Drafts written deliverables (e.g., presentations, quantitative models, written memos) and effectively communications with senior Commercial Bank stakeholders throughout the lifecycle of covered projects.

Workstream Planning – Demonstrates proficiency in developing individual project workplans and coordinating with (and leading) cross-functional teams through the duration of covered strategy projects.

Research Orientation – Conducts qualitative research on evolving banking industry / market trends, the Bank’s competitive positioning, the Bank’s offering / product suite, client preferences, and potential growth opportunities.

FCB Expertise – Develop familiarity with FCB and Commercial Bank structure, products, client-base, and business model. More broadly, a foundational level of understanding of commercial banking industry trends and growth levers.

Qualifications:

Minimum Required Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree and 2 years' experience OR High School Diploma or GED/Equivalent and 6 years' experience in Financial Services or Analytics

Preferred Skills:

Prior experience at a top consulting firm (e.g., MBB, Big 4 strategy practice) or top corporate strategy function within the financial services industry

Ability to adapt and adjust priorities based on business needs

Professional presence & communication style

Strong desire to learn and grow

Organized and detail oriented

Ability to take direction and absorb information quickly

Possess a positive attitude, naturally curious and enjoys collaborating with others

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Critical thinking skills

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 .