2025 Technology and Innovation Internship

The Truist Internship provides college students with a working and immersion experience to sharpen their skills. During this internship, time is focused on internship long projects with other students and full-time, experienced teammates. Interns have the opportunity to network with other interns, teammates, and senior leaders. Truist interns sharpen the leadership, technical, and business skill they’ll use for the rest of their careers. The internship program serves as a pipeline to our Truist full-time programs.

The Opportunity:

The Technology and Innovation Internship Program is a summer intern program that provides future leaders of Truist with a strong foundation within technology and the financial services industry as a whole. The program provides high performing students with an opportunity to develop their leadership and technical skills and work on innovative projects and assignments within Enterprise Technology & Operations. Participants will get to work on innovative projects and assignments within Enterprise Technology and will gain experience within Software Development, Infrastructure, Design, Innovation and Security teams.

The Truist Summer Intern Program is designed to enrich the intern experience by providing a holistic view of financial services, professional development, leadership training, executive exposure, and Truist organizational and culture awareness as well as technical skills. Interns from across the enterprise come together to create a Truist intern community which enhances learning and builds networks.

The Enterprise Technology team develops and supports the technology capabilities that drive and enable us to serve the financial needs of our clients.

What to Expect:

Education: Program Participants will have professional development opportunities and tailored technical training.

Exposure: The Program provides unique exposure to executive leadership, peers, mentors and teammates within the bank.

Experience: The program prepares and develops future leaders with a comprehensive understanding of technology and access to work on innovative projects and assignments across Enterprise Technology.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.

Build business acumen and leadership skills by actively participating in and completing all development activities.
Develop business unit knowledge.
Complete projects or assignments that assist the department and support Truist goals.
Collaborate and network with teammates to form lasting professional connections.
Attend enrichment activities and events with peers and senior leaders.
Help solve day to day projects and work on assignments. Receive classroom and on-the-job training
Network with senior executives and associates to form lasting professional connections
Receive and invite ongoing performance coaching and written feedback
Shape and accelerate your career path within the Technology group and Truist

Who We Look For:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

At this time, Truist will not sponsor an applicant for employment authorization, nor will we offer any immigration-related support for this position (including H-1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN-1 or TN-2, E-3, or sponsorship for U.S. permanent residence.)

Required Skills

Interested in learning more about a career in financial services
Working towards the completion of a BA/BS or advanced degree program at an accredited college or university.  Business-related degree or coursework preferred.  (Technical Majors preferred: Computer Science/Engineering, Cybersecurity, Innovation, Computer Information Systems, Management Information Systems, Graphic Design, Interaction Design, User Experience, Industrial Design, Architecture, Human Factors, Human-Computer Interaction or related field etc.)
Demonstrated strong academic performance.
Demonstrated leadership through on-campus involvement or work experience
Demonstrated strong initiative, adaptability/flexibility, and growth mindset
Excellent interpersonal, written & verbal communication, and presentation skills
Ability to work in a professional team environment
Demonstrated proficiency in basic Microsoft Office applications
Proven analytical ability and attention to detail
Ability to work well in a team environment
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
Locations:

Individuals hired into the program will be located in (Charlotte, NC or Atlanta, GA)
General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation: All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. For more details on Truist’s generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site. Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist’s defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply, based on full-time or part-time status, position, and division of work.

Truist supports a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or other classification protected by law. Truist is a Drug Free Workplace.