RALEIGH, N.C. – October 7, 2025 – First Citizens Bank today announced that Vice Chairwoman Hope Holding Bryant has been named to the 2025 list of The Most Powerful Women in Banking™ by American Banker, one of the most prestigious recognitions in the financial services industry. Bryant joins the annual list, having topped the Most Powerful Women to Watch list in 2024.

Now in its 23rd year, The Most Powerful Women in Banking™ program honors the women whose leadership, performance, and impact are transforming the banking sector and shaping the future of financial services.

In addition to her role as Vice Chairwoman, Bryant leads First Citizens’ General Bank, which includes all banking regions across the U.S., First Citizens Wealth, the Business Services division, Community Association Banking, SBA lending, Sales Finance, a wine division, cannabis banking and more. She oversees 6,000 associates, and the General Bank’s deposits represent nearly half of the bank’s overall deposits.

“It is an honor to be named among such an inspiring group of women who are shaping the future of banking,” said Bryant. “This recognition is a reflection of our teams at First Citizens Bank that bring our long-term, relationship-based approach to life across our footprint to better serve our clients and our communities.”

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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 with branches and offices nationwide; 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.

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