SVP, Managing Director, Originator - Healthcare/Life Sciences in Northeast

BANC OF CALIFORNIA AND YOUR CAREER

Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE: BANC) is a bank holding company with over $34 billion in assets and the parent company of Banc of California. Banc of California is one of the nation’s premier relationship-based business banks, providing banking and treasury management services to small, middle market, and venture backed businesses. As the largest independent bank headquartered in California, the bank offers a broad range of loan and deposit products and services through a network of full-service branches and regional offices, as well as through digital and nationwide capabilities. The bank also provides full-service payment processing solutions to its clients and serves the Community Association Management industry nationwide through its technology forward platform, SmartStreet™. Banc of California is committed to supporting its local communities through the Banc of California Charitable Foundation and by partnering with organizations that promote financial literacy, job training, small business support, affordable housing, and more. 

THE OPPORTUNITY

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 outstandings 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, all U.S. state and federal laws and regulations, wherein the Company operates.

HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

• Grow deposits, loan commitments, loan outstandings 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
• Follow all established policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• 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 or equivalent required

HOW WE’LL SUPPORT YOU

• Financial Security: You will be eligible to participate in the company’s 401k plan which includes a company match and immediate vesting.
• Health & Well-Being: We offer comprehensive insurance options including medical, dental, vision, AD&D, supplemental life, long-term disability, pre-tax Health Savings Account with employer contributions, and pre-tax Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Building & Supporting Your Family: Banc of California partners with providers that offer adoption, surrogacy, and fertility assistance as well as paid parental leave and family support solutions including care options for your family.
• Paid Time Away: Eligible team members receive paid vacation days, holidays, and volunteer time off.
• Career Growth Opportunities: To support career growth of our team members, we offer tuition reimbursement, an annual mentorship program, leadership development resources, access to LinkedIn Learning, and more.

SALARY RANGE

The base salary ultimately offered is determined through a review of education, industry experience, training, knowledge, skills, abilities of the applicant in alignment with market data and other factors.

Banc of California is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their actual or perceived race (including traits associated with race, such as hair texture, hair type or protective hairstyles), religion or religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, gender transitioning, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information, or disability (mental or physical), requests for accommodation and any additional protected categories set forth in applicable federal, state or local laws. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact Talent Acquisition.