Relationship Advisor II- Global Fund Banking

First Citizens; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

First Citizens in Phoenix is seeking a Relationship Advisor II to manage client onboarding, servicing and daily cash management needs within a hybrid work model.

The role requires collaborating with Operations, Fraud, Sanctions, FX and Product teams to resolve issues, advise on risk mitigations, and deliver proactive client support while maintaining compliance and service excellence.

Qualifications

• Builds productive relationships.
• Critical thinking and problem solving.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Onboard and service clients, manage onboarding requests and CRM cases.
• Coordinate with Operations, Fraud, Sanctions, FX and Product teams to resolve issues.
• Identify opportunities and provide proactive client support to Relationship Managers.

Skills

Builds productive relationships

Critical thinking

Strong written and verbalcommunication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

High School/GED with 5 years experience

Job description

Overview

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

Together, Silicon Valley Bank and First Citizens offer you the strength and stability of a diversified financial institution with a 125-year tradition of service and the personalized approach of a nimble financial partner.

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 banking expertise delivering best-in-class lending, leasing and other financial services coast to coast. Parent company First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (NASDAQ: FCNCA) is a top 20 U.S. financial institution with more than $200 billion in assets.

Silicon Valley Bank’s Global Fund Banking (GFB) Team provides commercial banking services to venture capital and private equity firms.

The Relationship Advisor II manages a portfolio of borrowing and non-borrowing clients and is responsible for client onboarding, case management, servicing and proactive client solutions. As a key member of Relationship Management, the RA II plays an integral role in the client experience by supporting deposits, payments, and daily cash management needs while ensuring compliance and service excellence.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Client Onboarding & Servicing
  • Partners with relationship team to support client onboarding and lifecycle needs
  • Manages client requests through CRM, ensuring timely acknowledgement and resolution in line with service-level standards
  • Supports clients with payment operations (wires, ACH, BillPay), including urgent escalations in partnership with Fraud and Sanctions teams
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Coordinates with Operations, Fraud, Sanctions, FX, and Product teams to resolve issues
  • Advises clients on risk mitigations strategies to prevent money laundering and fraud
• Proactive Client Support
  • Identifies opportunities based on client, stage, or activity, partnering with Relationship Managers for proactive touchpoints

Position Specific Skills:

Builds productive relationships

Critical thinking skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Bachelor’s Degree with 1 years of client service experience in banking/financial/investor services role, OR High School/GED with 5 years of experience.

Preferred Skills

• Client service or client support experience in financial services and products
• Strong familiarity with banking products and payment operations
• Demonstrated organizational skills with ability to manage multiple tasks in succession
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

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Additional Information

The base pay for this position is relative to your experience but the range is generally $60,000 - $78,000 per year. This position is eligible for variable compensation, which may be in the form of incentive or bonus pay, in addition to a competitive and comprehensive benefits program.

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.