Raed Alfayoumi was appointed as managing director – head of the Financial Sponsors group at Opus Bank, a new and synergistic focus within the Merchant Banking division.

Alfayoumi, a 24-year banking veteran and already a proven leader at Opus, is responsible for developing and maintaining relationships and providing the capital funding, tailored solutions and strategic advice necessary to maximize value and achieve successful outcomes for middle-market private equity firms and sponsor-backed portfolio companies.

Alfayoumi joined Opus earlier this year as managing director, Technology Banking. From 2012 to 2015, he served as senior relationship manager, director within the Technology, Media and Telecommunications group of MUFG Union Bank. From 2011 to 2012, Alfayoumi served as global relationship manager, vice president of the Corporate Banking group at HSBC Bank USA. From 2006 to 2011, Alfayoumi served as senior portfolio manager, vice president of Debt Capital Markets within the Technology group of KeyBank. From 2004 to 2006, Alfayoumi served as vice president within the Technology and Life Sciences division of Comerica Bank. From 2000 to 2004, Alfayoumi served as vice president within the Global Telecommunications group of ABN AMRO Bank. Earlier in his career, Alfayoumi served in banking and finance roles at Silicon Valley Bank, BNP Paribas, Sumitomo Bank and Union Bank.