Matthew Lesser

Matthew Lesser, CFA, is the Director of Originations at First Citizens Bank since January 2022, focusing on Business Development and private equity sponsor coverage across major U.S. cities. Prior to this role, Matthew served as Director of Originations at CIT since 2012, specializing in Asset Based Lending and providing working capital solutions to the middle market. Matthew's extensive experience includes a tenure at American Express from 2003 to 2012, where roles ranged from Senior Manager in Finance and Strategy to Senior Financial Analyst. Matthew's career began with an internship at the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation in 2001. Matthew holds a Bachelor of Science in Business with a concentration in Finance from Indiana University - Kelley School of Business, earned in 2004.