Brad Smith

Brad Smith is an experienced financial executive specializing in fund finance and venture capital. Currently serving as Executive Vice President and Head of Fund Finance at Banc of California since December 2023, Brad also holds the position of Managing Director at Pacific Western Bank, overseeing the Fund Finance Group since April 2019. Prior experience includes significant roles at Square 1 Bank where responsibilities as Senior Vice President and Group Manager of Equity Funds involved venture capital services, and at Wells Fargo Bank where Brad was Senior Vice President managing VC/PE Fund Services. Additional experience includes leadership roles at Greater Bay Venture Banking and Comerica Bank focusing on venture lending and technology sectors. Brad holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration/Finance from San José State University, completed in 1989.