First Citizens BancShares, Inc. announced welcoming two CIT leaders to executive ranks upon closing of the proposed merger transaction. Ellen R. Alemany, Chairwoman and CEO of CIT, will assume the role of Vice Chairwoman of the board of directors of the combined company, along with Vice Chairwoman Hope Bryant. In addition, CIT's Marisa J. Harney will become the seventh member of executive leadership team and assume the role of Chief Credit Officer for the combined bank.