SVP, Managing Director, Banker

SVP, Managing Director, Banker

Job at Banc of California

Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE: BANC) is a bank holding company headquartered in Los Angeles with one wholly‑owned banking subsidiary, Banc of California (the “bank”). Banc of California is one of the nation’s premier relationship‑based business banks focused on providing banking and treasury management services to small, middle‑market, and venture‑backed businesses. It offers a broad range of loan and deposit products and services, with full‑service branches throughout California and Denver, Colorado, as well as full‑stack payment processing solutions through Banc Edge.

The bank is committed to its local communities by supporting organizations that provide financial literacy and job training, small business support, affordable housing, and more.
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The SVP, Managing Director will be an integral senior contributor on the life sciences venture banking originations team with key responsibilities including originating, structuring, negotiating and executing lending opportunities to early‑stage private and public companies in the healthcare industry. Specific sectors of coverage include biotechnology, medical devices, healthcare services, specialty pharmaceuticals and digital health. The SVP, Managing Director will be responsible to deliver on budgeted financial performance for deposits, loan commitments, loan out standings and cross sales of related banking products and services, all while ensuring strong credit quality of the portfolio.

The individual will have significant market visibility and will be expected to self‑generate leads by calling on venture capital firms, venture‑backed life‑science companies and other key contacts within the entrepreneurial ecosystem (CEOs, CFOs, attorneys, accountants, etc.). The SVP, Managing Director will be expected to identify, negotiate and present to senior credit committee all aspects of a lending opportunity with the ability to lead a new deal from origination to closing.

Performs all duties in accordance with the Company’s policies and procedures, U.S. state and federal laws and regulations, wherein the Company operates.

• Grow deposits, loan commitments, loan out standings and non‑interest income to deliver on budgeted performance for tracked KPI metrics
• Collaborate with the portfolio team to actively manage the credit risk of the life sciences portfolio
• Self‑generate and identify high‑quality referrals that align with the credit and business profile of the Bank
• Drive market presence and brand awareness through networking and hosting marketing events with key constituents within the life sciences venture community
• Lead all aspects of deal sourcing, structuring, negotiating, underwriting, internal credit approvals, documentation and closing without assistance or further counsel
• Collaborate within a small team environment
• Treat people with respect; keep commitments; inspire the trust of others; work ethically and with integrity; uphold organizational values; accept responsibility for own actions
• Demonstrate knowledge of and adherence to EEO policy; show respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promote a working environment free of harassment of any type
• Follow policies and procedures; complete tasks correctly and on time; support the company’s goals and values
• Perform the position safely, without endangering the health or safety of themselves or others, in compliance with OSHA Act of 1970 and other applicable rules, regulations and orders
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent work experience
• 12+ years of venture banking and/or financial services experience
• Creative and strategic thinker with excellent problem‑solving and organizational skills
• Ability to exhibit professionalism and a positive attitude under pressure
• Ability to work independently yet collaborate cross‑functionally in a team environment
• Superior oral and written communication skills
• Ability to handle multiple priorities, projects and relationships simultaneously
• Proven success in managing client accounts
• High school diploma…