First Citizens Bank

SVB - Relationship Manager I, Life Sciences Commercial Banking

First Citizens Bank$130K — $173K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree plus 2 years or High School/GED plus 6 years of Relationship Management experience.
  • 4 years in Commercial banking, venture capital or specific expertise in life sciences/healthcare preferred.
  • Strong relationship management, negotiation, and marketing skills.
  • Proven ability to close deals and ensure client satisfaction.
  • Network-building capacity with executive management-level relationships.
  • Knowledge of bank operations and commercial banking products.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as primary contact for a large client portfolio, structuring customized solutions to client challenges.
  • Drive new business development and expand existing relationships leveraging industry expertise.
  • Lead and mentor cross-functional teams to achieve corporate goals and enhance client success.
  • Generate and foster a network of referral partners to create qualified prospects.
  • Provide strategic market insights that align with client needs.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
  • Retirement savings plans with company matching.
  • Professional development and training opportunities.
  • Work-life balance initiatives including hybrid working options.
Full Job Description
Overview

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

The Life Science and Healthcare Relationship Management role is responsible for acquiring, orchestrating, and growing entire client and ecosystem relationships; deepening relationships within the C-Suite; consulting on, and cross-selling, the entire FCB platform to address client business and personal needs; orchestrating cross-functional SVB teams to optimize the client experience; and building real relationships to differentiate SVB with all key influencers in the market. Core responsibilities include new business development and expansion of existing relationships, as well as, originating, advising on, and negotiating financing solutions for SVB Commercial Bank clients. This position will build relationships with C-Suite executives, expand existing client relationships, and build strong connections with key market influencers.

Responsibilities

  • Client Relationship Management - Serve as primary relationship management contact for large portfolio of clients, identifying needs, working with internal partners to structure customized solutions to solve complex client issues. Ensure high quality products, service and platforms are available to clients. Leverage knowledge about core banking products, platforms and services, to recommend appropriate solutions to meet client needs (SVB Go, financing solutions, private banking, wealth advisory, analytics, payments, cards, cash management)
  • Business Development and Growth - Leverage industry sector expertise and thought leadership, drive and lead industry events to cultivate external network. Generate and foster strong network of referral partners/external sources, generating qualified prospects. Leveraging deep expertise in their sector and industry, position recommend, advise, originate, and negotiate credit and financing solutions and structure for client needs. Provide strategic insights aligned with client needs and market trends.
  • Cross-functional Collaboration and Leadership - Lead team interactions with key cross functional partners. Collaborate with appropriate business units to achieve success drivers and corporate goals. Mentor and guide team members to further develop their client relationship, business development and financial solutions skills.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree plus 2 years of Relationship Management experience or High School or GED plus 6 years of Relationship Management experience.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • 4 years of experience in Commercial banking, venture capital or Relationship Management and/or industry-specific knowledge in life sciences/healthcare.
  • Strong relationship management, negotiation, and marketing skills. Good closing skills. Strong focus and ownership on the overall client experience.
  • Ability to build and maintain a network of business relationships, including the executive management of clients, prospects, and other referral sources.
  • Knowledge of bank operations and commercial banking products.


The base pay for this position is generally between $130,000 - $173,000 per year. 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.

About First Citizens Bank

First Citizens Bank is a regional bank that provides a range of financial services to individuals and businesses. The bank offers checking and savings accounts, loans, mortgages, credit cards, and investment services, as well as online and mobile banking. First Citizens Bank operates more than 500 branches in 19 states and the District of Columbia. The bank was founded in 1898 and is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina.
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Size
6,000 employees
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Founded
1898

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