Property and Procurement Internship 2027

Start Date: June 1, 2027
Location: Johnston, RI
As a Property and Procurement intern, you will be exposed to the different ways our groups support the bank and interact internally on a day-to-day basis. You will learn and develop a wide variety of technical and soft skills. Through participating in our 10-week program, interns will have the opportunity to shadow senior level leaders, interact with interns across alternate business lines and apply the skillset they develop to a real-life business case in which they will present to their prospective team. Interns who join the program and are strong performers will have the opportunity to be hired for a full-time role within the organization following graduation.

Responsibilities:

Interns who are hired to this program will be placed on one of the teams within Property and Procurement. The program will feature structured and unstructured learning, providing for cross exposure to the other groups within the Property and Procurement team and outside of the group. Each intern will complete a series of case studies to develop a well-rounded skillset, and each will have an individual project for the 10-weeks with final presentations taking place the final week.

• Skills gained through this internship:
• Data analysis
• Financial analysis
• Qualitative analysis
• Project management
• Contract basics
• Professional presentations

Property/Procurement/Third Party Risk Management Teams

Retail/Office Leasing

• Responsible for strategy, site selection, space planning, and negotiations for our 1,300 
• Retail sites and 130 Office locations

Lease Administration

• Responsible for compliance and cost control with respect to the Bank’s Real Estate portfolio

Corporate Services

• Responsible for Procurement Operations, Accounts Payable, Health & Safety, and Environmental Sustainability

Real Estate Operations

• Responsible for retail construction, facilities maintenance, and energy conservation through various engineering projects

Third Party Risk Management (TPRM)

• Responsible for assessing and managing risks associated with using outside parties to supplement the Bank’s resources in accordance with regulatory guidance and requirements.

Sourcing

• Responsible for partnering with various business lines to obtain necessary outside resources and negotiate associated contracts.

Qualifications:

• 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.
• An eagerness to learn about Real Estate, Procurement and Business Operations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks 
• Capable of working autonomously as well as collaborating effectively with team members
• Experienced in Microsoft Office Suite Applications
• Required Cumulative GPA: 3.0+
• Expected Graduation Date: May 2028 – May 2029

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.

Pay Transparency

The position offers $27/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/Property-and-Procurement

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