Citizens, one of the largest U.S. regional banks, is preparing to submit an offer in the auction of the business, which is called SVB Private, the sources said.
The FDIC, which now controls the Silicon Valley Bank assets, and Citizens Financial declined to comment.
It has since asked for separate offers for SVB Private and Silicon Valley Bank by March 24.
SVB Financial Group (SIVB.O), the former parent of Silicon Valley Bank which filed for bankruptcy protection last week, is not part of the process.
A big part of it comprises Boston Private, a wealth manager acquired by Silicon Valley Bank in 2021.