Brian Hand

Brian Hand has a strong background in finance and executive leadership. Brian started their career at American Express in 2002, where they held various roles, including Business Unit CFO for Global Network Partnerships and International Consumer Services. During their time at American Express, they successfully negotiated partnerships and developed effective growth strategies.

After leaving American Express, Brian joined Intersection Co. as the Head of Finance for Product, Operations, & Engineering. Brian played a key role in raising equity and renegotiating credit agreements for this technology and media startup.

Brian then moved on to Citizens Financial Group, Inc. as the SVP & CFO for Consumer Deposits & Lending. Brian directed finance activities across multiple lines of business and implemented a strategy to optimize the balance sheet and improve profitability.

In 2020, Brian joined Citi as the Managing Director & CFO for US Personal Banking & Mortgage. In this role, they oversaw the finance team and played a crucial role in developing business strategy, managing financial aspects, and driving short and long-term performance.

More recently, Brian joined SoFi as the CFO for SoFi Bank. Brian started this role in 2023 and is responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the bank.

Throughout their career, Brian has demonstrated strong financial acumen, strategic thinking, and a track record of delivering results.

Brian Hand attended the University of Delaware from 1992 to 1996, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. Later, from 2000 to 2002, they pursued a Master of Business Administration degree with a focus on Finance at Temple University.