First Citizens Adds Linda Stanley to its Middle Market Banking Business

NEW YORK — April 19, 2022 — First Citizens Bank today announced that it has hired experienced banker Linda Stanley as a relationship manager in its Middle Market Banking business.

In this role, Stanley will be responsible for developing, maintaining and expanding client and prospect relationships in the middle market financing sector, where the bank is a leader.

Stanley joins the Middle Market Banking business from Bank of America where she served as president of Bank of America Charlottesville and led a team of professionals as market executive for Greater Virginia Commercial Banking.

“Linda has an exceptional skill for developing strong relationships and supporting clients by leveraging the full strength of her financial institution’s capabilities,” said Brendan Chambers, First Citizens’ lead executive for Middle Market Banking.

“Linda also has a strong track record for developing talent and leading teams to achieve outstanding business results. I am excited to welcome her to our growing team and look forward to celebrating her long-term success with our business,” he added.

Earlier in her career at Bank of America, Stanley was market executive for the North Carolina and South Carolina Middle Market Banking team after serving as senior client manager on the SE Middle Market GA/AL Team within the Southeast Region Commercial Banking Group.

Stanley began her career at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta and has also worked for Fuji Bank, Kredietbank and SunTrust. She is a native of South Carolina and graduated with dual Bachelor of Science degrees in finance and marketing, as well as a minor in international studies, from the University of South Carolina. She attended the MBA program at Georgia State University. 

About First Citizens Bank

First Citizens Bank helps personal, business, commercial and wealth clients build financial strength that lasts. As the largest family-controlled bank in the United States, First Citizens is continuing a unique legacy of strength, stability and long-term thinking that has spanned generations. Founded in 1898 and headquartered in Raleigh, N.C., First Citizens also operates a nationwide direct bank and a network of more than 600 branches in 22 states. Industry specialists bring a depth of expertise that helps businesses and individuals meet their specific goals at every stage of their financial journey. First Citizens Bank brings together personal service and powerful tools to help customers do more with their money—and make more of their future. Visit firstcitizens.com. First Citizens Bank. Forever First®