Darren Santos
About Darren Santos
Darren Santos is the Senior Vice President and Senior Portfolio Manager at HSBC Commercial Banking, where he has worked since 2016. He has over a decade of experience in banking, having held various positions at Comerica Bank and HSBC in roles focused on portfolio management and relationship management.
Current Role at HSBC
Darren Santos currently serves as Senior Vice President and Senior Portfolio Manager, Team Lead at HSBC Commercial Banking. He has held this position since 2016, contributing to the bank's operations in San Francisco, California. In this role, he is responsible for managing a portfolio of clients and leading a team to ensure effective service delivery and client satisfaction.
Previous Experience at HSBC
Before his current role, Darren Santos worked at HSBC Commercial Banking as Vice President - Portfolio Manager and PM - Team Lead from 2011 to 2016. During this five-year tenure in the San Francisco Bay Area, he focused on managing client relationships and overseeing portfolio performance, enhancing the bank's commercial banking services.
Career at Comerica Bank
Darren Santos has extensive experience at Comerica Bank, where he held multiple positions. He started as a Credit Specialist/Credit Analyst from 2004 to 2006, then served as Assistant Vice President - Relationship Manager for the Middle Market from 2009 to 2011. He also worked as a Corporate Banking Officer from 2006 to 2009. His roles involved managing client relationships and providing financial solutions tailored to the needs of businesses.
Educational Background
Darren Santos earned a Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Business with a Concentration in Finance & Appraisal from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo. He attended the university from 2000 to 2004, gaining foundational knowledge in finance and appraisal within the agricultural sector, which has informed his career in banking.