Provident Bank Strengthens Executive Leadership Team, Welcoming Chief Lending Officer to Advance Commercial Banking and Lending Strategy
Provident Bank has appointed Bill Fink as Executive Vice President and Chief Lending Officer to lead its commercial banking and lending strategy. Fink, with over 30 years of experience in commercial banking and credit administration, will oversee a $16B loan portfolio and lead a team of 250 employees across New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania.
In his new role, Fink will direct commercial lending strategies, including business development, portfolio management, and policy management for C&I, commercial real estate, treasury management, and specialty lines. He joins from TD Bank, where he most recently served as EVP and Head of U.S. Middle Market Banking, managing a $24 billion portfolio.
The appointment aims to strengthen Provident's commercial lending capabilities and drive sustainable growth while maintaining alignment with the bank's risk appetite.
Provident Bank ha nominato Bill Fink come Vice Presidente Esecutivo e Chief Lending Officer per guidare la sua strategia di banking commerciale e prestiti. Fink, con oltre 30 anni di esperienza nel banking commerciale e nella gestione del credito, supervisionerà un portafoglio prestiti di 16 miliardi di dollari e guiderà un team di 250 dipendenti in New Jersey, New York e Pennsylvania.
Nel suo nuovo ruolo, Fink dirigerà le strategie di prestito commerciale, inclusi lo sviluppo aziendale, la gestione del portafoglio e la gestione delle politiche per C&I, immobili commerciali, gestione della tesoreria e linee speciali. Proviene da TD Bank, dove ha recentemente ricoperto il ruolo di EVP e Responsabile del Banking per il Mercato Intermedio degli Stati Uniti, gestendo un portafoglio di 24 miliardi di dollari.
La nomina mira a rafforzare le capacità di prestito commerciale di Provident e a promuovere una crescita sostenibile mantenendo l'allineamento con l'appetito al rischio della banca.
Provident Bank ha nombrado a Bill Fink como Vicepresidente Ejecutivo y Director de Préstamos para liderar su estrategia de banca comercial y préstamos. Fink, con más de 30 años de experiencia en banca comercial y administración de créditos, supervisará un portafolio de préstamos de 16 mil millones de dólares y dirigirá un equipo de 250 empleados en Nueva Jersey, Nueva York y Pensilvania.
En su nuevo cargo, Fink dirigirá las estrategias de préstamo comercial, incluyendo el desarrollo empresarial, la gestión del portafolio y la gestión de políticas para C&I, bienes raíces comerciales, gestión de tesorería y líneas especializadas. Se une a la entidad proveniente de TD Bank, donde se desempeñó recientemente como EVP y Jefe de Banca de Mercado Medio de EE. UU., gestionando un portafolio de 24 mil millones de dólares.
La designación tiene como objetivo fortalecer las capacidades de préstamo comercial de Provident y fomentar un crecimiento sostenible mientras se mantiene la alineación con la apetencia de riesgo del banco.
프로비던트 뱅크는 빌 핀크를 부회장 및 최고 대출 책임자로 임명하여 상업 은행 및 대출 전략을 이끌도록 했습니다. 핀크는 상업 은행 및 신용 관리 분야에서 30년 이상의 경험을 보유하고 있으며, 160억 달러 규모의 대출 포토폴리오를 감독하고 뉴저지, 뉴욕, 펜실베이니아에서 250명의 직원 팀을 이끌게 됩니다.
그의 새로운 역할에서 핀크는 C&I, 상업용 부동산, 재무 관리 및 전문 라인을 위한 상업 대출 전략을 지휘할 예정입니다. 그는 TD 뱅크에서 최근 미국 중산층 시장 은행의 EVP 및 책임자로 재직하며 240억 달러 규모의 포트폴리오를 관리했습니다.
이번 임명은 프로비던트의 상업 대출 능력을 강화하고 지속 가능한 성장을 이끌며 은행의 위험 수용 태도에 맞추려는 목표를 가지고 있습니다.
Provident Bank a nommé Bill Fink au poste de Vice-Président Exécutif et Chef des Prêts pour diriger sa stratégie de banque commerciale et de prêt. Fink, qui possède plus de 30 ans d'expérience dans le secteur bancaire commercial et dans l'administration du crédit, supervisera un portefeuille de prêts de 16 milliards de dollars et dirigera une équipe de 250 employés dans le New Jersey, New York et la Pennsylvanie.
Dans son nouveau rôle, Fink dirigera les stratégies de prêt commercial, y compris le développement commercial, la gestion de portefeuille et la gestion des politiques pour C&I, l'immobilier commercial, la gestion de trésorerie et les lignes spéciales. Il vient de TD Bank, où il a récemment occupé le poste d'EVP et responsable du marché intermédiaire américain, gérant un portefeuille de 24 milliards de dollars.
La nomination vise à renforcer les capacités de prêt commercial de Provident et à favoriser une croissance durable tout en maintenant l'alignement avec l'appétit pour le risque de la banque.
Provident Bank hat Bill Fink zum Executive Vice President und Chief Lending Officer ernannt, um die kommerzielle Bank- und Kreditstrategie zu leiten. Fink bringt über 30 Jahre Erfahrung im Bereich der kommerziellen Bank- und Kreditverwaltung mit und wird ein Kreditportfolio von 16 Milliarden Dollar überwachen sowie ein Team von 250 Mitarbeitern in New Jersey, New York und Pennsylvania leiten.
In seiner neuen Rolle wird Fink die Strategien für kommerzielle Kredite lenken, einschließlich Geschäftsentwicklung, Portfolioverwaltung und Richtlinienmanagement für C&I, gewerbliche Immobilien, Treasury-Management und Speziallinien. Zuvor war er bei TD Bank tätig, wo er zuletzt als EVP und Leiter des U.S. Middle Market Banking ein Portfoliovolumen von 24 Milliarden Dollar verwaltete.
Die Ernennung zielt darauf ab, die Fähigkeiten von Provident im Bereich kommerzielle Kredite zu stärken und nachhaltiges Wachstum zu fördern, während sie gleichzeitig im Einklang mit der Risikobereitschaft der Bank bleibt.
- Appointment of seasoned executive with over 30 years of commercial banking experience
- New CLO brings experience managing larger portfolio ($24B at TD Bank vs. current $16B)
- Strategic expansion of commercial lending capabilities across three states
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ISELIN, N.J., Feb. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Provident Bank, a leading New Jersey-based financial institution, is pleased to announce the addition of Bill Fink as Executive Vice President, Chief Lending Officer, leading the commercial bank and the commercial lending growth strategy.
Mr. Fink has over 30 years of experience in commercial banking and credit administration and will lead and direct the bank’s commercial lending strategies, including new business development, loan portfolio management, and policy management for all commercial business lines, including C&I, commercial real estate, treasury management, and specialty lines. His expertise in structuring complex credit transactions and developing innovative approaches will help expand the bank’s loan portfolio and drive sustainable growth consistent with the bank’s risk appetite. In addition to overseeing lending initiatives, given his deep commercial banking experience, Mr. Fink will serve as a strategic advisor, collaborating closely with Provident’s Executive Leadership Team.
“I’m excited to begin a new chapter in my career where I can support Provident Bank’s mission to redefine the super community banking space,” said Bill Fink, Executive Vice President and Chief Lending Officer. “With a strong foundation and clear momentum, I look forward to using my experience in commercial lending to drive growth, strengthen customer relationships, and foster a culture of innovation and excellence that supports Provident Bank’s business strategy.”
Mr. Fink will oversee a
"Bill is an exceptional leader, bringing broad expertise in commercial banking with a vision for driving growth and innovation,” said Anthony Labozzetta, President and CEO, Provident Bank. “I am thrilled to welcome him to our team as we enhance our commercial lending capabilities, deepen customer relationships, and position our bank for long-term success."
Mr. Fink brings two decades of leadership experience at TD Bank, N.A., where he held key senior roles across regional and national markets. Most recently, he served as EVP and Head of U.S. Middle Market Banking, leading TD’s nationwide expansion strategy for Middle Market and Asset-Based Lending and overseeing a
Mr. Fink holds an MBA in Management & Finance and a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from St. Joseph’s University. He is also a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA). In addition, he completed the Advanced Finance Postgraduate Program at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and is a member of the Executive Education Board of Directors at The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania.
About Provident Bank
Founded in Jersey City in 1839, Provident Bank is the oldest community-focused financial institution based in New Jersey and is the wholly owned subsidiary of Provident Financial Services, Inc. (NYSE:PFS). With assets of
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