Jim Velez

Jim Velez is an accomplished financial executive with extensive experience in yacht lending. Currently serving as SVP Director of the Yacht Lending Program at Fieldpoint Private since May 2024, Velez previously held the position of Head of Yacht Lending at Grasshopper Bank, where significant achievements included managing a startup loan buying unit and driving portfolio growth significantly surpassing corporate goals. Prior roles at LendingClub Bank and KEY BANK LUXURY YACHT LENDING involved similar responsibilities, including portfolio management and the introduction of innovative loan products. Velez's career began at First New England Financial, where leadership and underwriting skills were cultivated. Velez holds an Associate's degree in Business Management from Bunker Hill Community College.