VP, Originator - Venture Technology in Silicon Valley

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. As one of the nation’s premier relationship-based business banks, we provide banking and treasury management services to small, middle market, and venture-backed businesses. The bank offers a broad range of loan and deposit products through a network of full-service branches, regional offices, digital capabilities, and nationwide payment processing solutions. We also serve the Community Association Management industry through our SmartStreet™ platform and support local communities via the Banc of California Charitable Foundation.

About the role

The Vice President, Originator is primarily accountable for developing new client relationships in a specified region or business vertical while supporting existing client needs. You will sell most products offered by the Venture Banking group and collaborate with specialist support experts. Responsibilities include training staff, marketing the Venture Banking group locally, and building relationships with venture capital firms and venture-backed technology or life science companies.

Responsibilities

• Drive origination activities to grow on-balance-sheet deposits, loan commitments, outstandings, and non-interest income while managing credit risk.
• Leverage your personal network of venture capital and entrepreneurial ecosystem contacts to generate new loan clients and handle warm leads.
• Analyze, underwrite, and review key credit documents; present transactions to the loan committee.
• Manage documentation, negotiate terms, and close credit requests.
• Adhere to corporate compliance and regulatory requirements, including compliance training, Reg B, NOD, and CDD.
• Develop less experienced bankers and analysts within your area of influence.
• Follow established policies and procedures; perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant banking and/or financial services experience.
• Creative and strategic thinker with excellent problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Ability to work professionally under pressure, both independently and collaboratively.
• Superior oral and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to handle multiple priorities, projects, and relationships simultaneously.
• Experience managing large client accounts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Physical demands include prolonged computer use, repetitive hand/wrist motions, and light lifting (up to 20 pounds).

Benefits

• Financial Security: 401k plan with 100% match on the first 4% of contributions (immediately vested).
• Health & Well-Being: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, AD&D, supplemental life, and long-term disability insurance; pre-tax Health Savings Account with employer contributions; pre-tax Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Building & Supporting Your Family: Adoption, surrogacy, and fertility assistance; paid parental leave; family support solutions including care options.
• Paid Time Away: Vacation days, holidays, and volunteer time off.
• Career Growth: Tuition reimbursement, annual mentorship program, leadership development resources, and access to LinkedIn Learning.

Pay

The base salary is determined based on education, industry experience, training, knowledge, skills, and abilities, aligned with market data.