Patrick Bender
About Patrick Bender
Patrick Bender is a Credit Risk Portfolio Analyst at Peapack-Gladstone Bank Private Banking, where he has worked since 2019. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance from Rutgers Business School and an Associate of Science in Business Administration from County College of Morris.
Work at Peapack-Gladstone Bank
Patrick Bender has been employed at Peapack-Gladstone Bank since 2019, currently serving as a Credit Risk Portfolio Analyst. In this role, he focuses on assessing and managing credit risk within the bank's portfolio. Prior to this position, he worked as a Commercial Credit Analyst at the same institution from 2017 to 2019, where he gained experience in evaluating creditworthiness and supporting lending decisions.
Education and Expertise
Patrick Bender earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Accounting and Finance from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey - Rutgers Business School, completing his studies from 2014 to 2016. He also holds an Associate of Science (A.S.) degree in Business Administration from County College of Morris, which he obtained from 2012 to 2014. His educational background provides a strong foundation in financial analysis and risk management.
Background
Patrick Bender began his academic journey at County College of Morris, where he studied Business Administration. After completing his associate degree, he transferred to Rutgers Business School, focusing on Accounting and Finance. His professional experience includes an internship at TalkMarkets in 2015, where he gained exposure to financial markets and analysis.
Professional Experience
Before his current role as Credit Risk Portfolio Analyst, Patrick Bender worked at Peapack-Gladstone Bank as a Commercial Credit Analyst for two years. His responsibilities included analyzing credit applications and assessing risk factors associated with lending. His experience at TalkMarkets as an intern provided him with additional insights into the financial industry.