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2.78/5

Out of 9 First Citizens Bank reviews, 44% were positive.

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Based on 9 ratings

Overall rating
2.8
Salary and benefits
2.0
Diversity and inclusion
2.8
Career opportunities
1.7
Management
2.3
Work environment
2.3
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2.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Feb 2023
Cons of working at First Citizens Bank

I have been working for this company more than 5 years. I would not recommend any investment with First Citizens Bank. They are the worst performer on the market based on the customer and employee reviews, because all smart people have already left this company. Very poor management, toxic, politic based, cheep environment. Lots of lawsuits with the companies they acquire. They do not maintain quality employees and management only cares about their own bonus. HR does not exist and covers management wrong doing. During my career, I have been volunteering and working hard and doing a great job, may manager was Orlando.Torres. I was never reworded, no promised bonuses. Their politics to keep people scared, instead of rewording for a good job. They changed my remote work from home status to work in the office and without any explanation. They were sending emails to all current employees and asking people on writing positive revues to cover up their chaos. I have been dismissed during taking medical leave on PTO and my PTO has never been paid. Overall, I would not recommend this job to a friend.

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2.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Oct 2024
Pros of working at First Citizens Bank

You have a job

Cons of working at First Citizens Bank

Low pay compared to peers. Cheap bank. No bonuses. They only value sale people ( more $$ for the family) and create a class system within the bank. Haves and have nots.

First Citizens Bank benefits

You have a job. Benefits are expensive compared to peers of what you pay vs get. Benefits are horrible here. Only thing on par with peers is 401k payout (it’s comparable to peers); everything else is not comparable to peers and is below average.

What do you like best about First Citizens Bank's CEO and the leadership team?

Nothing they are siloed in their world mailing money off hard working employees who aren’t paid well for their hard work

How would you improve First Citizens Bank's culture?

Pay bonuses to all like normal. Adopt SVB initiatives and survey how miserable and fearful your employees are to say anything to HR because HR doesn’t listen and is a southern boys club mentality

How does your compensation at First Citizens Bank compare to the industry average?

Lowered compared to peers. This is a cheap bank

What's the diversity at First Citizens Bank like?

Diversity is sorely lacking

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1.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Sep 2025
Pros of working at First Citizens Bank

Teaches you to be tough & handle working in a toxic environment.

Cons of working at First Citizens Bank

Toxic people; unprofessional; gossip-ridden; horrible management.

First Citizens Bank benefits

My favorite moment was when I quit.

What do you like best about First Citizens Bank's CEO and the leadership team?

Nothing- I believe in the ‘trickle down’ theory - if this company can be so toxic - it must come from the top.

How would you improve First Citizens Bank's culture?

Give much better training to managers.

How did you prepare for the First Citizens Bank interview?

The same way you would prepare for any interview.

How does your compensation at First Citizens Bank compare to the industry average?

It was definitely below average.

What's the diversity at First Citizens Bank like?

Diversity seemed good.

What brings you the most joy at First Citizens Bank?

Helping people.

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5.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Jan 2022
Pros of working at First Citizens Bank

I love helping customers and I love the associates. There is amazing alignment on doing the right thing.

Cons of working at First Citizens Bank

Absolutely nothing.

First Citizens Bank benefits

Too many to name. Great benefits.

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4.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Feb 2021
Pros of working at First Citizens Bank

Helping the customers

Cons of working at First Citizens Bank

Fear of being robbed

First Citizens Bank benefits

Insurance, retirement, paid time off

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First Citizens Bank salaries

9.2
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The national average salary for a First Citizens Bank employee in the United States is $52,495 per year or $25 per hour. Employees in the top 10 percent can make over $110,000 per year, while employees at the bottom 10 percent earn less than $24,000 per year.

First Citizens Bank demographics summary

9.7
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First Citizens Bank financial performance

9.9
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