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As of Jul 26, 2026, the average yearly pay for sponsor in Austin, TX is $92,249.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $60,343.00 and $118,233.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Sponsor vs Visa Specialist?

AspectSponsorVisa Specialist
Required CredentialsVaries, often includes industry-specific certificationsTypically requires immigration or visa processing certifications
Work EnvironmentCorporate, nonprofit, or government settings involved in sponsorship processesLegal or immigration firms, HR departments handling visa applications
Employer & Industry UsageEmployers sponsoring employees for visas or green cardsOrganizations managing visa applications and compliance
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding sponsorship roles and responsibilitiesDistinguishing visa processing roles from sponsorship roles

While both roles involve immigration processes, a Sponsor typically refers to an organization or individual that supports an employee or applicant's visa or green card process. A Visa Specialist focuses on managing visa applications, ensuring compliance, and handling legal documentation. The Sponsor often initiates the process, whereas the Visa Specialist executes and manages the detailed procedures.

What is a Sponsor?

A Sponsor is an individual or organization that provides support, often financial, resources, or advocacy, to a person, group, event, or project. Sponsors can be found in many contexts, including business, sports, non-profits, and immigration. Their main role is to help achieve goals by offering funding, mentorship, or other resources. In return, sponsors may receive recognition, branding opportunities, or other benefits depending on the arrangement. The specific responsibilities and expectations of a sponsor vary widely depending on the industry and the nature of the sponsorship.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Sponsor, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Sponsor—such as in clinical research or event funding—you need a solid understanding of project management, financial oversight, and relevant industry regulations or standards. Familiarity with contract management systems, budgeting software, and compliance tracking tools is typically expected. Strong negotiation, relationship-building, and strategic decision-making skills set outstanding Sponsors apart. These competencies ensure effective resource allocation, regulatory compliance, and successful partnership outcomes.

How does a Sponsor typically collaborate with project managers and stakeholders throughout a project's lifecycle?

Sponsors play a crucial role in ensuring project success by actively collaborating with project managers and stakeholders. They provide strategic direction, secure resources, and address high-level risks or obstacles. Throughout the project lifecycle, Sponsors participate in key decision-making meetings, review progress reports, and act as a bridge between executive leadership and the project team. This collaboration ensures alignment with organizational goals and helps resolve issues that require executive intervention.
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Infographic showing various Sponsor job openings in Austin, TX as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 6% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $92,249 per year, or $44.4 per hour.
Director/Managing Director Relationship Manager-Sponsor

Director/Managing Director Relationship Manager-Sponsor

First Citizens Bank

Austin, TX • Hybrid

Full-time

Posted 6 days ago

First Citizens Bank rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 105 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

97th of 170 rated banks

Job description

Overview

This is a hybrid role with the expectation that time working will regularly take place inside and outside of a company office. This is a role that may only be hired in the following locations: Texas (Dallas, Houston, Austin)

First Citizens offers you the strength and stability of a diversified financial institution with a 125-year tradition of service and the personalized approach of a nimble financial partner.

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 550 branches in 23 states and commercial banking expertise delivering best-in-class lending, leasing and other financial services coast to coast. Parent company First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (NASDAQ: FCNCA) is a top 20 U.S. financial institution with more than $230 billion in assets.

First Citizens Sponsor Finance provides cash flow and asset based senior debt for private equity-backed transactions in the middle market and lower middle market throughout the United States

The role of Director/Managing Director, Relationship Manager - Sponsor Finance is responsible for developing and managing Sponsor Finance relationships with middle market private equity firms. The Director/Managing Director role is the primary contact to provide products and services which support the unique financial needs of our private equity clients. This position collaborates with various corporate partners to build and manage full banking relationships. The individual will act as a Deal team lead and will be responsible for mentoring and providing guidance for less experienced team members.


Responsibilities
  • Develop strong relationships with existing and new Private Equity Sponsors within the middle and lower middle market
  • Successfully pitch and win lead mandates for cash flow and ABL financings
  • Manage the internal deal process from origination to deal closing working closely with underwriting, risk, operations, legal and capital markets to successfully execute on opportunities for our clients
  • Work in partnership with underwriting and portfolio management teams to present deals for Credit Administration approval
  • Work /coordinate with the deal team to communicate company performance, follow-on deal requests and potential amendments requests
  • Work/coordinate with First Citizens’ Middle Market Banking, Global Fund Banking and other product teams to develop relationships and opportunities for the bank as a whole.
  • Comply with all regulations, bank policies, procedures and delegated authorities to manage risk related to credit, operational, reputational, regulatory and legal aspects of personal interactions, customer transactions and financial exposures. Complete required training by established deadlines.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree and 10 years of experience in Commercial Banking, Relationship Management, Sales OR High School Diploma or GED and 14 years of experience in Commercial Banking, Relationship Management, Sales

Preferred Education: MBA

Preferred Area of Study: Business Administration, Finance, Economics

Preferred Area of Experience: Sponsor /Leveraged Finance

Preferred Skills:

  • Ten years’ experience calling on Private Equity Sponsors as the primary point of contact for Business Development.
  • Five or more years’ experience in underwriting/financial statement analysis.
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and how to build/analyze complex financial models with assumption drivers appropriate for a particular business model and industry.
  • Thorough understanding of credit, structuring, legal and collateral requirements.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to prioritize, organize and coordinate responsibilities.
  • Ability to work in a team environment and quickly build successful working relationships with co-workers, business partners and management.
  • Effectively communicate with co-workers, business partners and management through well-developed presentation, written and verbal skills.
  • Ability to prioritize, organize and coordinate responsibilities.
  • Willing to travel as needed.

Benefits are an integral part of total rewards and First Citizens Bank is committed to providing a competitive, thoughtfully designed and quality benefits program to meet the needs of our associates. More information can be found at https://jobs.firstcitizens.com/benefits.

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Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree and 10 years of experience in Commercial Banking, Relationship Management, Sales OR High School Diploma or GED and 14 years of experience in Commercial Banking, Relationship Management, Sales

Preferred Education: MBA

Preferred Area of Study: Business Administration, Finance, Economics

Preferred Area of Experience: Sponsor /Leveraged Finance

Preferred Skills:

  • Ten years’ experience calling on Private Equity Sponsors as the primary point of contact for Business Development.
  • Five or more years’ experience in underwriting/financial statement analysis.
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and how to build/analyze complex financial models with assumption drivers appropriate for a particular business model and industry.
  • Thorough understanding of credit, structuring, legal and collateral requirements.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to prioritize, organize and coordinate responsibilities.
  • Ability to work in a team environment and quickly build successful working relationships with co-workers, business partners and management.
  • Effectively communicate with co-workers, business partners and management through well-developed presentation, written and verbal skills.
  • Ability to prioritize, organize and coordinate responsibilities.
  • Willing to travel as needed.

Benefits are an integral part of total rewards and First Citizens Bank is committed to providing a competitive, thoughtfully designed and quality benefits program to meet the needs of our associates. More information can be found at https://jobs.firstcitizens.com/benefits.

#LI-Hybrid

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