First Citizens announced leadership changes in its Community Association Banking business - including naming Nick Mirabal as its new head of Association Banking and expanding the roles of several leaders - to drive continued collaboration and synergy.  

As head of Association Banking, Mirabal will be responsible for advancing First Citizens’ Community Association Banking business through strategic planning, client relationship building and associate development. Mirabal will lead a team focused in the areas of sales, business strategy, product and software partnerships and business services.

“Nick fully understands client expectations and our business model that prioritizes client relationships,” said First Citizens Executive Vice President Patrick Noble, to whom Mirabal will report. “His personal leadership style promotes a culture of integrity, growth and success. Coupled with his expansive industry experience, that makes him an outstanding addition to our leadership team.”

Mirabal joins First Citizens Bank with over 20 years of experience in association banking and commercial banking leadership and production positions. He most recently served as head of Association Banking at Truist where he was responsible for numerous bank functions.

Additional leadership changes include:

• The promotion of Erin Sweeney to Senior Director - National Sales Leader, a role in which he will be responsible for all aspects of Community Association Banking sales and lead a team of regional sales managers.
• The addition of Jessica Henry to the business' leadership team to support her continued momentum around product, software partnerships and client experience.
• The promotion of Jeff Barnett to Senior Director – CAB Business Services where he will assume additional responsibility for the group’s Card offerings and CAB Reserve Desk.
• The expanded role of Taylor Vaughan which includes the new responsibility of Client Service and Delivery.
• The expanded role of Helen Alexander as Senior Director, CAB Business Strategy.

“These leaders are stepping up at a time when we are experiencing significant growth,” said Noble. “I’m confident these organizational improvements will position our unique Community Association Banking business for continued success.”

First Citizens Community Association Banking is a leader in association banking services, including certificates of deposit, money market accounts, and a variety of digital payments solutions, supported by the expertise of the company’s Treasury and Payment Services business.