Managing Dir Corp Banking Relationship Management

This is a hybrid role, with the expectation that time working will regularly take place inside and outside of our SF, NY or Boston office.

At First Citizens Bank, we're committed to helping our clients achieve their ambitions, and we bring that same commitment to our associates. For more than 125 years, our relationship-based culture has created opportunities to build lasting connections, grow professionally and make a meaningful impact for our clients, communities and one another.

At First Citizens Innovation Bank, formerly known as Silicon Valley Bank, you'll join a team dedicated to supporting the ambitions of innovators, entrepreneurs, and investors. Backed by more than 40 years of innovation economy expertise and the strength of First Citizens, we help clients navigate growth and opportunity. Join us in building what's next.

This role is responsible for managing and enhancing the client experience for highly complex clients within the Life Science & Healthcare Banking sector. The position will focus on deepening relationships with C-Suite executives, particularly Founders, CEOs, and CFOs, while also overseeing a complex portfolio of clients, prospects, and influential market relationships. Key responsibilities include new business development, deepening of existing relationships, and the origination, advising, and negotiation of financing solutions for Commercial Bank clients.

This includes cross‑selling the entire product platform, from treasury management to debt financing and private banking services, addressing both business and personal client needs.

The ideal candidate will be a forward‑thinking leader capable of positioning the platform for changing business conditions and driving growth initiatives within the Life Science and Healthcare ecosystem. They will play a key role in talent development, cross‑functional projects, and maintaining a visible market presence. Comfortable building long‑term, sales‑oriented relationships, and managing partnerships. Individual can build and maintain investor relationships, devise strategies for developing new business, and collaborate well across teams.

Deep industry expertise in the Healthcare sectors, including Biopharma, Healthtech, Medial Devices, AI, Healthcare Services and Diagnostics/Tools. Strong leadership skills and ability to drive strategic discussions with clients and stakeholders on capital solutions and business goals. Expertise in financing high‑growth companies and managing complex, cross‑functional relationships.

• Acquire, orchestrate, and grow client and ecosystem relationships across lending as well as non‑lending financial and operational needs
• Drive new business development and expansion of existing relationships - develop strategies to improve and grow loans, deposits, and broader banking services income
• Originate, advise on, and negotiate financing solutions for SVB Commercial Bank clients
• Develop strategies to improve and grow the balance sheet while managing risk

• Build and develop key relationships with internal partners, stakeholders, and externally with clients and industry experts
• Act as a thought partner and sector expert, participating in industry events as a speaker/influencer
• Navigate key initiatives and relationships within the Life Science ecosystem
• Differentiate the bank with key influencers in the market

• Lead and collaborate with team members with a focus on developing and coaching sales leaders
• Drive skills and career development for leadership
• Ensure the development and retention of top talent and leadership

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