Lisa Anderson
About Lisa Anderson
Lisa Anderson serves as the Vice President of Life Sciences at Customers Bank, bringing extensive experience in life sciences banking and credit analysis. She previously held similar roles at Signature Bank and Pacific Western Bank, among others, and has a strong educational background in finance from the University of San Diego.
Current Role at Customers Bank
Lisa Anderson serves as the Vice President of Life Sciences at Customers Bank, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she focuses on providing banking solutions tailored to the life sciences sector. Her responsibilities include managing client relationships and developing financial strategies that align with the unique needs of life sciences companies.
Previous Experience at Signature Bank
Prior to her current position, Lisa worked at Signature Bank as Vice President in the Life Sciences Venture Banking Group from 2022 to 2023. During her tenure, she contributed to the bank's efforts in supporting life sciences ventures through tailored financial products and services. This role enhanced her expertise in venture banking within the life sciences domain.
Educational Background in Finance
Lisa Anderson studied at the University of San Diego, where she earned a degree in Finance from 2010 to 2014. Her education provided a solid foundation in financial principles, which she has applied throughout her career in various banking roles, particularly in the life sciences sector.
Career Path and Experience in Life Sciences Banking
Lisa has extensive experience in life sciences banking, having held multiple roles that focus on this sector. She worked as a Credit Analyst II at Bridge Bank from 2016 to 2018 and as an AVP at Pacific Western Bank from 2020 to 2022. Her background includes strong skills in credit analysis and investor relations, which support her current responsibilities in venture banking.
Internship Experience and Early Career
Lisa began her career with various internships that provided her with valuable experience in finance and banking. She interned at Mitek Systems and Energy Capital Partners, among others, during her studies. These roles helped her develop a strong understanding of financial analysis and the operational aspects of banking, laying the groundwork for her future positions.