C.J. Bradford

C.J. Bradford is a vice president in Corporate Banking Credit Solutions for First Citizens Innovation Banking Financial Group. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, C.J. focuses on working with public and later-stage private clients, primarily in the eastern U.S., structuring both senior and junior debt facilities for growth, general working capital purposes, capital restructuring and acquisition financing.

Throughout the past six years at First Citizens Innovation Banking, C.J. has concentrated on early-stage growth technology companies with a sharp focus on the software and fintech sectors. During this time, he has built a store of knowledge and expertise across numerous facets of technology banking, including debt management, venture debt, asset-based lending and mezzanine lending. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Stonehill College in Easton, Massachusetts, with degrees in finance and economics.

In his spare time, C.J. stays as active as he can through running, hiking, skiing, golfing and biking; he also enjoys traveling and hanging out with his Golden Retriever, Bodie.