Director/Managing Director, Capital & Strategic Advisory

Citizens is currently seeking a Director/Managing Director, Strategic Advisory, to join our Capital Markets & Advisory (CM&A) -Markets team. The role serves as a senior strategic advisor to internal partners and middle‑market business owners, including family‑held and entrepreneur‑led companies. In this role, you will source, originate, and execute investment banking transactions by leveraging deep internal partnerships, industry expertise, and long‑standing client relationships. As the primary liaison for Middle Market Commercial Banking, you will partner with CM&A to identify, originate and execute strategic opportunities for Middle Market corporate customers. You will deliver holistic transaction guidance across M&A, capital raising, recapitalizations, and other strategic alternatives, while representing Citizens in client‑facing and internal educational settings. This role is ideal for a seasoned strategic advisor with strong middle‑market experience, exceptional relationship instincts, and the ability to translate commercial banking activity into actionable CM&A opportunities.