Taylor Wanty, Cfa
About Taylor Wanty, Cfa
Taylor Wanty is the Vice President of the Venture Banking Group at Customers Bank, where he has worked since 2023. He has extensive experience in banking and finance, having held various roles at Signature Bank, FastPay, and Wells Fargo.
Work at Customers Bank
Taylor Wanty serves as the Vice President of the Venture Banking Group at Customers Bank. He has held this position since 2023, contributing to the bank's operations in Santa Monica, California. In this role, he focuses on providing banking solutions tailored for venture-backed companies, leveraging his extensive experience in the banking sector.
Previous Experience in Venture Banking
Prior to his current role, Wanty worked at Signature Bank as a Relationship Manager in the Venture Banking Group from 2020 to 2022. He also served as Vice President in the same group at Signature Bank for a brief period from 2022 to 2023. His experience at Signature Bank involved managing client relationships and providing financial services to startups and growth-stage companies.
Background in Financial Services
Taylor Wanty has a diverse background in financial services, having worked at FastPay as a Portfolio Manager from 2018 to 2020. He began his career at Wells Fargo, where he held multiple positions, including Credit Analyst and Operational Risk Consultant, from 2014 to 2017 and 2012 to 2014, respectively. His roles at Wells Fargo involved specialized lending and investment analysis.
Education and Expertise
Wanty earned a Bachelor of Business Administration with a focus on Finance, Economics, and Marketing from the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. He completed his studies from 2006 to 2011, which provided him with a solid foundation in business principles and financial analysis, contributing to his expertise in venture banking.