SVP, Head of Commercial Deposits and Treasury Management
Axos Bank
Christian Santaniello is Senior Vice President, Head of Commercial Deposits and Treasury Management for Axos Bank, where he oversees sales, operations, and product management for the commercial deposit business. Mr. Santaniello has over 25 years of experience in banking, focused on deposits and treasury Management. Before joining Axos, Mr. Santaniello held positions at several financial institutions, including Citizens Financial Group in Boston, MA, Countrywide Bank in Thousand Oaks, CA and City National Bank in Los Angeles, CA. During his career, he has held leadership roles across product management, sales management, operations, strategic planning, finance and analytics. Mr. Santaniello earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Tufts University and graduated from the Pacific Coast Banking School at the University of Washington. He holds a Certified Treasury Professional (CTP®) designation from the Association for Financial Professionals.
Effective bank and fintech partnerships can drive innovation, enhance customer experiences and create new revenue streams. But what makes these collaborations successful in practice also targets shared commitment to transparent operating models that stress risk mitigation. This panel will delve into how fintechs and banks can build and maintain solid working partnerships that deliver advantages for both sides. Panelists with extensive experience in forging relationships between dissimilar organizations will share real world examples and best practices that maximize potential success with clients. The session will cover how to get started, how to foster success, and what challenges to anticipate and avoid.
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