Eugene Leary

Business Development Officer, Director & ASST SEC

Office Information

Office Phone
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Areas Served

National Coverage

Get to know me

Gene Leary - As Director of Origination – Sponsor Coverage, Gene leads sponsor coverage nationally for Capital Equipment Finance. He has over 25 years of experience in banking and financial services. Previously, Gene held leadership and origination roles at PNC Business Credit, Citibank, TD Bank, and GE Capital. With extensive experience lending and equipment finance experience across a broad base of industries including aerospace, automotive, construction, consumer products, distribution, food, manufacturing, maritime, media, retail, and transportation, he has been able to use his extensive knowledge and practice in deal structuring, debt markets and credit markets to deliver crucial financings for his customers. He received his BS degree in Economics from SUNY, with studies at McGill University in Montreal and his MBA in Accounting and Finance from Columbia University in NYC.

Gene is based in the New York area and lives there with his wife, kids and 2 dogs.

Our approach

At First Citizens, our Bankers view business relationships with you through a long-term lens. This aligns with our brand ethics, business philosophies and statement of purpose for building a long, lasting alliance. We make recommendations and decisions based on what’s best for your business and focus on your growth, expansion and success.

Management at First Citizens is regional, and we guide your accounts in the same manner—with regional support and authority. Our relationship management teams include inside and outside relationship managers, credit professionals and product specialists. Our consulting and business strategy services include industry change optimization, business process management and financial management processes.

We pride ourselves on working together to bring positive results to your business, as we see your vision come to fruition.

Industry Expertise

Capital Equipment Finance
Distributors / Wholesalers
Manufacturing (Plastics, Metal, Rubber, Textiles)

Education

MBAs in Finance and Accounting, Bachelor of Science in Economics

Personal Interests

Golf, Outdoor Concerts, Grilling, Dogs

Resources

Make sense of the markets. We have our fingers on the pulse of economic growth, investor sentiment and valuation trends.
Start, grow and expand. Our industry knowledge helps you build a long-term approach for successful business strategies.
Check out the full range of commercial financing services offered by First Citizens Bank.