BCB Bank announces Daniel A. Araujo’s promotion to Senior Vice President and Chief Lending Officer
BCB Bank (NASDAQ:BCBP) has announced the promotion of Daniel A. Araujo to Senior Vice President and Chief Lending Officer. With over 20 years of industry experience, Araujo previously served as Chief Operating Officer of Real Estate Lending at Citizens Bank and Head of Portfolio Operations at Investors Bank.
Since joining BCB Bank in 2023, Araujo has led key initiatives including implementing a new loan origination system, restructuring departments, and improving lending processes. In his new role, he will oversee credit policy, risk governance, and portfolio strategy across the bank's lending operations.
BCB Bank (NASDAQ:BCBP) ha annunciato la promozione di Daniel A. Araujo a Vice Presidente Senior e Chief Lending Officer. Con oltre 20 anni di esperienza nel settore, Araujo ha ricoperto in precedenza il ruolo di Chief Operating Officer del Real Estate Lending presso Citizens Bank e di Responsabile delle Operazioni di Portafoglio presso Investors Bank.
Da quando è entrato a far parte di BCB Bank nel 2023, Araujo ha guidato iniziative chiave, tra cui l'implementazione di un nuovo sistema di origination dei prestiti, la ristrutturazione dei dipartimenti e il miglioramento dei processi di erogazione del credito. Nel suo nuovo ruolo, supervisionerà la politica creditizia, la governance del rischio e la strategia di portafoglio in tutte le operazioni di prestito della banca.
BCB Bank (NASDAQ:BCBP) ha anunciado el ascenso de Daniel A. Araujo a Vicepresidente Senior y Chief Lending Officer. Con más de 20 años de experiencia en la industria, Araujo desempeñó anteriormente el cargo de Director de Operaciones de Préstamos Inmobiliarios en Citizens Bank y Jefe de Operaciones de Cartera en Investors Bank.
Desde que se unió a BCB Bank en 2023, Araujo ha liderado iniciativas clave como la implementación de un nuevo sistema de originación de préstamos, la reestructuración de departamentos y la mejora de los procesos de préstamo. En su nuevo puesto, supervisará la política crediticia, la gobernanza de riesgos y la estrategia de cartera en las operaciones de préstamos del banco.
BCB Bank (NASDAQ:BCBP)는 Daniel A. Araujo를 수석 부사장 겸 최고 대출 책임자로 승진시켰다고 발표했습니다. 20년 이상의 업계 경력을 가진 Araujo는 이전에 Citizens Bank에서 부동산 대출 최고 운영 책임자 및 Investors Bank에서 포트폴리오 운영 책임자를 역임했습니다.
2023년 BCB Bank에 합류한 이후 Araujo는 새로운 대출 개시 시스템 도입, 부서 재구성, 대출 프로세스 개선 등 주요 이니셔티브를 이끌었습니다. 새로운 역할에서는 은행 대출 운영 전반에 걸쳐 신용 정책, 리스크 거버넌스, 포트폴리오 전략을 감독할 예정입니다.
BCB Bank (NASDAQ:BCBP) a annoncé la promotion de Daniel A. Araujo au poste de Vice-Président Senior et Chief Lending Officer. Fort de plus de 20 ans d'expérience dans le secteur, Araujo a précédemment occupé les postes de Chief Operating Officer des prêts immobiliers chez Citizens Bank et de responsable des opérations de portefeuille chez Investors Bank.
Depuis son arrivée chez BCB Bank en 2023, Araujo a mené des initiatives clés telles que la mise en place d'un nouveau système d'origination de prêts, la restructuration des départements et l'amélioration des processus de prêt. Dans son nouveau rôle, il supervisera la politique de crédit, la gouvernance des risques et la stratégie de portefeuille au sein des opérations de prêt de la banque.
BCB Bank (NASDAQ:BCBP) hat die Beförderung von Daniel A. Araujo zum Senior Vice President und Chief Lending Officer bekannt gegeben. Mit über 20 Jahren Branchenerfahrung war Araujo zuvor Chief Operating Officer für Immobilienkredite bei der Citizens Bank und Leiter der Portfolio-Operationen bei der Investors Bank.
Seit seinem Eintritt bei BCB Bank im Jahr 2023 hat Araujo wichtige Initiativen geleitet, darunter die Einführung eines neuen Kreditvergabe-Systems, die Umstrukturierung von Abteilungen und die Verbesserung der Kreditprozesse. In seiner neuen Funktion wird er die Kreditpolitik, Risikosteuerung und Portfoliostrategie im gesamten Kreditgeschäft der Bank überwachen.
- Appointment of experienced executive with over 20 years of industry knowledge
- Strategic improvements in loan origination systems and lending processes
- Enhanced risk management through experienced leadership in credit operations
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BAYONNE, N.J., July 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BCB Bank is proud to announce the promotion of Daniel A. Araujo to Senior Vice President and Chief Lending Officer. This promotion is in alignment with BCB’s customer-first approach and dedication to organizational excellence.
Mr. Araujo brings more than 20 years of industry knowledge and lending management experience to the Bank. Araujo is a highly respected industry veteran who brings a wealth of experience and an entrepreneurial mindset to the Bank.
Prior to joining BCB Bank in 2023, he served as Chief Operating Officer of Real Estate Lending at Citizens Bank and Head of Portfolio Operations and Chief of Staff at Investors Bank (prior to the acquisition by Citizens’ Financial Group). In these roles, he led several of the Banks’ most critical lending initiatives—from integrating and implementing loan origination systems to helping ensure the safety and soundness of the organization through prudent credit practices.
Since joining the BCB family, Mr. Araujo has been an integral part of the Bank’s overall credit evolution. Overseeing the implementation of a new loan origination system, the restructuring of departments, and the continued improvement of the overall lending process, all while focusing on perfecting the Bank’s customer service experience.
In his new role, he will oversee credit policy, risk governance, and portfolio strategy across the Bank’s lending operations. Mr. Araujo will also continue to build strong cross-functional partnerships while enhancing the customer experience through strategic vision, collaboration, and exceptional leadership.
“It is truly an honor to be in this position and have the ability to continue to work with this talented group of people,” said Araujo. “The commitment to producing an exceptional experience to our banking community will remain the same, and I am thrilled to have the opportunity to lead our lending teams as we continue to grow, innovate, and look toward the future. It is only onward and upward from here. The best is yet to come.”
“Dan has been a proven leader for our organization since he arrived,” said Michael Shriner, President/CEO of BCB Bank. “His extensive lending experience and industry knowledge will continue to help drive innovations and efficiencies within our lending areas and the Bank as a whole.”
Please join us in congratulating Mr. Araujo on this well-earned promotion!
About BCB Bank
Established in 2000 and headquartered in Bayonne, N.J., BCB Community Bank is the wholly-owned subsidiary of BCB Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: BCBP). The Bank has twenty-three branch offices in Bayonne, Edison, Hoboken, Fairfield, Holmdel, Jersey City, Lyndhurst, Maplewood, Monroe Township, Newark, Parsippany, Plainsboro, River Edge, Rutherford, South Orange, Union, and Woodbridge, New Jersey, and four branches in Hicksville and Staten Island, New York. The Bank provides businesses and individuals a wide range of loans, deposit products, and retail and commercial banking services. For more information, please go to www.bcb.bank.
MICHAEL SHRINER, PRESIDENT & CEO JAWAD CHAUDHRY, EVP, CFO & TREASURER (201) 823-0700
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