RALEIGH, N.C., Sept. 27, 2024 — First Citizens Bank today announced Vice Chairwoman Hope Holding Bryant has been named to the top of The Most Powerful Women to Watch 2024 list by American Banker.

American Banker’s The Most Powerful Women to Watch rankings feature influential leaders at the top of banks and financial institutions who are on the upswing in a big way. The rankings are part of American Banker’s The Most Powerful Women in Banking™ initiative, which recognizes individuals and teams for demonstrating exceptional leadership skills, strong business performance and a commitment to driving real outcomes for diversity, equity and inclusion in financial services.

In addition to her role as Vice Chairwoman, Bryant leads the General Bank, which includes all First Citizens banking regions (more than 500 branches), the Business Services division, First Citizens Wealth, Community Association Banking, SBA lending, Sales Finance, the SVB wine division and more. She oversees 5,800 associates, and the General Bank’s deposits represent nearly half of the bank’s overall deposits.

“I’m honored to be named among a group of incredible women reshaping banking and business. I appreciate this initiative by American Banker to recognize the influence and success of women in a traditionally male-dominated industry,” said Bryant. “I’ve witnessed firsthand how supporting professional development and career advancement for women at all levels of the organization has helped our bank become better, stronger and more competitive.”

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About First Citizens Bank
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 500 branches and offices in 30 states; commercial banking expertise delivering best-in-class lending, leasing and other financial services coast to coast; innovation banking serving businesses at every stage; and a nationwide direct bank. Parent company First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (NASDAQ: FCNCA) is a top 20 U.S. financial institution with more than $200 billion in assets and a member of the Fortune 500™. Discover more at firstcitizens.com.