Strategic Relationship Manager – Tech & Venture Banking

First Citizens; Santa Monica (CA); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

First Citizens in Santa Monica is seeking a Corporate Banking Relationship Manager to acquire, orchestrate, and grow client relationships within the technology, life sciences, and healthcare sectors. This hybrid role blends office-based collaboration with remote work and offers the chance to drive cross-functional deals, lead advisory discussions, and expand SVB's market presence in the innovation economy.

Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree and 4+ years in leveraged finance, investment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 4 years of experience in leveraged finance, investment banking or technology commercial banking/finance.
• Strong credit assessment and risk management capabilities.
• Experience building and maintaining complex client relationships across corporate clients.

Responsibilities

• Support positioning, advising, originating, selling and negotiating financing solutions for Corporate Banking clients.
• Collaborate with SVB Credit Solutions on underwriting and portfolio management of credit facilities.
• Develop deep relationships with prospects and existing clients at all levels of the finance and treasury teams.
• Lead cross-sell opportunities and expand existing relationships to drive growth.
• Monitor market trends in technology, life sciences and healthcare to inform client strategies.

Skills

Credit acumen

Relationship management

Regulatory compliance

Venture-backed tech & healthcare

Education

Bachelor’s degree

High School diploma or GED

Job description

First Citizens in Santa Monica is seeking a Corporate Banking Relationship Manager to acquire, orchestrate, and grow client relationships within the technology, life sciences, and healthcare sectors. This hybrid role blends office-based collaboration with remote work and offers the chance to drive cross-functional deals, lead advisory discussions, and expand SVB's market presence in the innovation economy.

Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree and 4+ years in leveraged finance, investment