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This is a hybrid role with the expectation that time working will regularly take place inside and outside of a company office.

At First Citizens Bank, the newly formed International Solutions Team plays a
pivotal role in advancing the global banking franchise of all our brands includingFirst Citizens Bank, Silicon Valley Bank and CIT, by supporting both the strategic expansion of the bank and the international operating needs of our clients as they scale globally.

The Senior Analyst, International Solutions Strategy & Insights will play a critical role in helping First Citizens Bank advance its international banking strategy. This versatile individual will combine hands-on data analytics, market insight, strategic thinking, and cross-functional engagement to surface revenue growth opportunities, improve visibility into international client behavior, and support the development of holistic global banking solutions.

This role is ideal for a commercially minded analyst to gain exposure to international banking, cross-border payments, liquidity management, FX, trade finance and help create real business value through insights, analytics, solution ideation, and go to market enablement.

Leveraging one of our hubs in SF, NYC, Raleigh or Charlotte as a base, this hybrid role will report to the Enterprise Head of International Solutions and will be an integral part of the broader Global Banking and Markets division.

Duties & Responsibilities:
Data Analysis & Insights – Analyzes complex datasets to identify trends, risks, and opportunities across international products and markets. Develops actionable insights to support strategic initiatives and business performance. Provides regular reporting and ad-hoc analysis for senior leadership.
Business Intelligence & Reporting – Designs, builds, and maintains dashboards and visualization/reporting tools that provide actionable insights into international client activity, product usage, flows and revenue trends by analyzing client behavior, international product penetration, transaction flows, wallet expansion potential, and cross-product adoption patterns.
International Product, Jurisdictional and Go To Market Strategic Support – Partners with cross functional teams to understand market and product specific needs, challenges, and opportunities. Helps translate global strategy into targeted client strategies, pipeline opportunities, and measurable commercial outcomes. Support discussions with sales and product leadership to advocate for the ideation, development and commercialization of global and cross-border solutions,
Stakeholder/Leadership Collaboration – Act as a liaison between business units, IT, and data teams. Support leadership with presentations, forecasting, and strategic planning. Serve as connective tissue between internal stakeholders, client feedback loops, and market intelligence to help shape the evolution of cross-product initiatives and the international solutions roadmap.
Data Management & Tools – Develop and maintain data models where applicable and ensure compliance with data privacy regulations across regions. Work with large datasets from multiple sources across the enterprise.
Continuous Improvement – Identify opportunities to enhance BI capabilities, tools, and processes. Stay up to date on industry trends in analytics, data visualizations, AI, global markets and mentor junior analysts and support team development.
Position Specific Skills:
Ability to leverage analytics and visualization skills in Python, Power BI, Tableau, SQL, Excel

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree and 4 years of experience in financial services, corporate treasury, consulting, fintech, or global payments. OR High School Diploma or GED and 8 years of experience in financial services, corporate treasury, consulting, fintech, or global payments.

• Strong hands-on analytics and visualization skills leveraging Power BI, Tableau, SQL, Python, Excel modeling, and similar tools.
• Proven data synthesis skills with the ability to translate data into insights and actionable recommendations.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• BS/BA in Data Science/Analytics, Engineering, Finance, Business, Economics or 8+ years relevant experience.
• Exposure to FX, cross-border payments, liquidity, trade finance, treasury management, or international banking.
• CTP, CertICM, CFA, MBA, or relevant advanced degree/certification.

Skills and Attributes
• Comfortable balancing strategic thinking with hands on execution and detail-oriented analytical work
• Commercial orientation and ability to connect insights to revenue growth
• Strong intellectual curiosity, creativity, and a proactive problem-solving mindset
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and contribute with an entrepreneurial spirit
• Motivated and committed to continuous improvement/learning

If hired in CA or NY, the base pay for this position is generally between $114,000.00 and $152,000.00 If hired in NC, the base pay for this position is generally between $95,000.00 and $126,000.00. Actual starting base pay will be determined based on skills, experience, location, and other non-discriminatory factors permitted by law. For some roles, total compensation may also include variable incentives, bonuses, benefits, and/or other awards as outlined in the offer of employment.

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.

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If hired in CA or NY, the base pay for this position is generally between $114,000.00 and $152,000.00 If hired in NC, the base pay for this position is generally between $95,000.00 and $126,000.00. Actual starting base pay will be determined based on skills, experience, location, and other non-discriminatory factors permitted by law. For some roles, total compensation may also include variable incentives, bonuses, benefits, and/or other awards as outlined in the offer of employment.

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.

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