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Enterprise Strategy Summer Internship at Citizens… · Westwood
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Job Description
Citizens internship programs provide the opportunity to work on high-impact business assignments that connect academic experience with real-world applications.
The Enterprise Strategy Summer Internship is designed to immerse high-performing students in one of the firm’s most critical functions, offering exposure to enterprise-wide strategic priorities and decision-making.
This is a high-exposure, eight-week program featuring structured rotations, executive engagement, and a capstone project that culminates in a presentation to senior leadership.
NOTE: THIS INTERNSHIP PROGRAM BEGINS June 2026 & is based in Westwood, MA / Boston, MA.
As an Enterprise Strategy Intern, you will:
- Participate in rotation-based learning across key strategy functions, including:
- Corporate Strategy
- Innovation
- Enablement & Delivery
- Corporate Development
- OneCitizens / Cross-LOB Programs
- Engage directly with senior leaders through weekly one-on-one conversations, gaining exposure to enterprise priorities, leadership perspectives, and decision frameworks.
- Deliver real, business-relevant outputs each week (e.g., analysis, memos, presentations), contributing to live strategy workstreams.
- Complete a capstone project:
- Define and scope a strategic topic early in the program
- Conduct research, analysis, and stakeholder engagement
- Present recommendations to a panel of senior leaders at program conclusion
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct research, analysis, and synthesis on strategic topics including growth strategy, competitive positioning, innovation, and operating model transformation
- Contribute to enterprise strategy initiatives, including:
- Competitive benchmarking
- Market and industry analysis
- Strategic prioritization and trade-offs
- Support innovation and fintech evaluations, including ecosystem mapping and vendor assessment
- Participate in agile delivery environments and governance forums, gaining exposure to execution and change management practices
- Assist in corporate development activities, including exposure to M&A processes and valuation concepts
- Develop written and presentation materials for senior stakeholders
- Contribute thought leadership to internal communications (e.g., strategy newsletters)
Qualifications:
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to synthesize complex topics clearly
- Ability to manage multiple workstreams and deliver against deadlines
- High level of intellectual curiosity and interest in strategy, finance, and innovation
- Ability to work independently and collaborate across teams in a fast-paced environmen
- 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
- Candidates must currently be a U.S. Resident to be eligible for this program.
- Please note that U.S. Immigration sponsorship or work visa is not available for intern / full time positions and candidates must have permanent authorization to work in the U.S
- Please note that U.S. Immigration sponsorship or work visa is not available for intern / full time positions and candidates must have permanent authorization to work in the U.S
Education:
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics or other related degree
- Minimum GPA 3.5
Why Work for Us:
At Citizens, you’ll be part of a collaborative, customer-focused organization committed to innovation and long-term growth. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain enterprise-wide perspective, direct executive access, and exposure to real strategic decision-making - building a strong foundation for future roles in strategy, finance, or leadership development.
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