Contract Analyst; Hybrid

Overview

This hybrid role expects regular work inside and outside the office. The position supports the Bank by managing contract execution, renewal, and termination, reviewing new contracts, and ensuring alignment with business objectives.

• Contract Management – Manages the queue of contracts coming up for renewal/expiration, reviews and interprets clauses, works with business owners to determine actions required before the deadline, and makes recommendations to contract provisions.
• Business Support – Develops and maintains an understanding of existing vendors, contracts, and business needs, reviews contract language, advises internal departments on cost‑effective compliance, documents progress, and keeps current on contract law amendments.
• Relationships – Collaborates with department staff on new products and services to address contractual discrepancies with Bank’s Vendor Contract Standards and Procurement policies.
• Conduct RFx – Develops and leads RFx (RFI, RFP, RFQ) for a designated area, serves as single point of contact for vendors and manages RFx from inception to selection and contract negotiations.
• Contract Negotiations – Leads negotiations for less complex contracts (MNDAs) and amendments to ensure necessary language is included and contracts adhere to Vendor Contract Standards and Procurement policies; may participate in negotiating new contracts as assigned.

Bachelor’s Degree and 2 years of experience in contract structuring for services, software, outsourcing services OR High School Diploma or GED and 6 years of experience in contract structuring for services, software, outsourcing services. Preferred:
Finance, Supply Chain/Procurement;
Banking/Financial industry experience; certification by International Association for Contract and Commercial Management preferred; additional skills: procurement regulations, contract documents, legal specifications, customer service, business acumen, contract structuring.

First Citizens Bank offers a competitive benefits program. More information can be found at