Ozi Farooquee

Ozi Farooquee, MBA has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. Ozi currently holds the position of VP Specialty Underwriter III at Banc of California. Prior to this role, they worked as VP Sponsor Finance at Live Oak Bank, where they specialized in strategic mergers and acquisition financing and leveraged buyouts with sponsor funds. From 2018 to 2022, they served as VP Portfolio Officer at Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach, focusing on gathering and analyzing credit information for various types of loans. Ozi also has experience as a Sr. Portfolio Manager at Opus Bank and VP SBA Portfolio Risk Management at Banc of California. Before transitioning into the banking industry, Ozi gained experience in underwriting and commercial lending at Broadway Federal Bank and Citi. Additionally, they worked as a Senior Business Consultant at Repsol, negotiating distributorship rights for oil and lubricants in the South Asian Territory, and as a Managing Partner at Lividleather.com. Overall, Ozi's experience encompasses diverse roles in finance, risk management, underwriting, and business consulting.

Ozi Farooquee, MBA, has a solid education history with a focus on finance and accounting. In 2006, they completed their Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with a concentration in finance at Cal State Fullerton, College of Business and Economics. Continuing their education, Ozi Farooquee earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Liverpool, specializing in finance and accounting with honors. This was achieved between the years 2008 and 2010. In addition to their academic qualifications, Ozi Farooquee has obtained a certification in "Pitching to Investors" from LinkedIn in May 2023.