Posted July 02, 2026
SVB- Relationship Manager II Startup Banking Technology
First Citizens Bank
New York, New York 10001
Full Time
Overview
This is a hybrid role, with the expectation that time working will regularly take place inside and outside of our New Yorkoffice.First Citizens Bank helps personal, business, commercial and wealth clients build financial strength that lasts. Headquartered in Raleigh, N.C., First Citizens has built a unique legacy of strength, stability and long-term thinking that has spanned generations. First Citizens offers an array of general banking services including a network of more than 550 branches in 23 states and commercial bankingexpertisedelivering best-in-class lending,leasingand other financial services coast to coast. Parent company First CitizensBancShares, Inc. (NASDAQ: FCNCA) is a top 20 U.S. financial institution with more than$200 billionin assets.Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), a division of First-Citizens Bank, is the bank ofmanyof the world's most innovative companies and investors. SVB provides commercial and private banking to individuals and companies in the technology, life science and healthcare, private equity, venture capital, and premium wine industries. SVB operates in centers of innovation throughout the United States, serving the unique needs of its dynamic clients with deep sectorexpertise, insights, and connections.SVB's Startup Banking team is focused on engaging and building deep and authentic client relationships with early-stage founders, clients,prospectsand partners. Early-stage constituencies include accelerators/incubators, law firms, universities, industrygroupsandpre-Series Astage VC investors.The roleis responsible forfinancial performance and risk management of theclientportfolio. The role is also responsible for leading engagement with high potential prospects, clients, and ecosystem channel partners.
Responsibilities
Apply expert knowledge ofVCecosystem andmaintainstrong relationships with local seed investors and channel partners, acting as a partner and connector.Act as a thought leader both within the venture ecosystem and internally across the RM team.Think like an owner; manage P&L for your portfolio; achieve GP targets and manage the expense budget.Own relationships with key channel partnersand drive quality early-stage client origination.Articulate your point of view on current issues in the innovation economy, as well as leveraging SVB's rich data and insightsinthe market.Provide expert knowledge onSVB productsandservicesand collaborate with internal partners across our Business Development, Accelerator/Growth, Marketing, Risk, and Operations teams to deliver a cohesive go-to-market approach.Organize and host exclusive events to increase portfolio engagement and provide value beyond banking to our clients; engage in public speaking opportunities.Mentor and trainAssociatesand Relationship Advisorson sales and relationship management skills, exercises good judgement on portfolio and employee matters.Lead and manage cross-functional projects as needed.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree plus 4 years of direct experience in business development, partnerships, program management or "generalist" experience working with startups, venture capitalists, accelerators, or adjacent roles in the innovation economy OR High School Diploma or GED and 8 years of experiencePreferred qualifications:Highly skilled relationship builder with a passion for creating a strongclient experience.Strong communication, negotiation, marketing,and closingskills.Collaborative team player, with adesire to buildandmaintaininternaland externalrelationships andpartnerships.Strong ability to manage time, priorities,and work independently.Strong abilityto coach and mentor team members.Banking experience working with high growth, VC backed companies.Priorexperience as a startup founder, operator, investor, or ecosystem builder.Domainexpertisein technology and the innovation economy.Possess a strong network in the tech startup ecosystem.Strong understanding of the trendsimpactingthe startup ecosystem and venture capital.Strategic thinker withanability to develop a go-to-market and portfolio management plan.The base pay for this position is relative to your experience but the range is generally $134,850 - $179,800 annually. 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
This is a hybrid role, with the expectation that time working will regularly take place inside and outside of our New Yorkoffice.First Citizens Bank helps personal, business, commercial and wealth clients build financial strength that lasts. Headquartered in Raleigh, N.C., First Citizens has built a unique legacy of strength, stability and long-term thinking that has spanned generations. First Citizens offers an array of general banking services including a network of more than 550 branches in 23 states and commercial bankingexpertisedelivering best-in-class lending,leasingand other financial services coast to coast. Parent company First CitizensBancShares, Inc. (NASDAQ: FCNCA) is a top 20 U.S. financial institution with more than$200 billionin assets.Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), a division of First-Citizens Bank, is the bank ofmanyof the world's most innovative companies and investors. SVB provides commercial and private banking to individuals and companies in the technology, life science and healthcare, private equity, venture capital, and premium wine industries. SVB operates in centers of innovation throughout the United States, serving the unique needs of its dynamic clients with deep sectorexpertise, insights, and connections.SVB's Startup Banking team is focused on engaging and building deep and authentic client relationships with early-stage founders, clients,prospectsand partners. Early-stage constituencies include accelerators/incubators, law firms, universities, industrygroupsandpre-Series Astage VC investors.The roleis responsible forfinancial performance and risk management of theclientportfolio. The role is also responsible for leading engagement with high potential prospects, clients, and ecosystem channel partners.
Responsibilities
Apply expert knowledge ofVCecosystem andmaintainstrong relationships with local seed investors and channel partners, acting as a partner and connector.Act as a thought leader both within the venture ecosystem and internally across the RM team.Think like an owner; manage P&L for your portfolio; achieve GP targets and manage the expense budget.Own relationships with key channel partnersand drive quality early-stage client origination.Articulate your point of view on current issues in the innovation economy, as well as leveraging SVB's rich data and insightsinthe market.Provide expert knowledge onSVB productsandservicesand collaborate with internal partners across our Business Development, Accelerator/Growth, Marketing, Risk, and Operations teams to deliver a cohesive go-to-market approach.Organize and host exclusive events to increase portfolio engagement and provide value beyond banking to our clients; engage in public speaking opportunities.Mentor and trainAssociatesand Relationship Advisorson sales and relationship management skills, exercises good judgement on portfolio and employee matters.Lead and manage cross-functional projects as needed.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree plus 4 years of direct experience in business development, partnerships, program management or "generalist" experience working with startups, venture capitalists, accelerators, or adjacent roles in the innovation economy OR High School Diploma or GED and 8 years of experiencePreferred qualifications:Highly skilled relationship builder with a passion for creating a strongclient experience.Strong communication, negotiation, marketing,and closingskills.Collaborative team player, with adesire to buildandmaintaininternaland externalrelationships andpartnerships.Strong ability to manage time, priorities,and work independently.Strong abilityto coach and mentor team members.Banking experience working with high growth, VC backed companies.Priorexperience as a startup founder, operator, investor, or ecosystem builder.Domainexpertisein technology and the innovation economy.Possess a strong network in the tech startup ecosystem.Strong understanding of the trendsimpactingthe startup ecosystem and venture capital.Strategic thinker withanability to develop a go-to-market and portfolio management plan.The base pay for this position is relative to your experience but the range is generally $134,850 - $179,800 annually. 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
