John Bianco

About John Bianco

Senior Vice President on Meridian Capital Group’s West Coast Capital Markets team with seven years of experience in debt origination, underwriting, and execution. Recognized by firm partners for strategic leadership that accelerates business growth and drives revenue generation. Proven ability to cultivate strong client relationships, identify market opportunities, and implement innovative solutions that deliver exceptional client experiences and value to the firm.Lic.

Experience

1. Senior Vice President

   Meridian Capital Group

   Jan 2018 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US

   Select Leadership and Achievements- Closed over $3bn in transactions with a focus on multifamily, mixed-use, industrial, office and retail- Promoted to manage a multidisciplinary team pipeline, containing an average of 50+ deals, by orchestrating seamless assignment to underwriters and ensuring efficient progress through the deal cycle- Oversee up to five junior underwriters and brokers in loan sizing, underwriting processes, deal management, and lead monetization, based on proven expertise and consistent delivery of superior results- Generated a 76% increase in deal volume, from an average of 75-85 loans per year to 139 loans totaling $660MM in 2021, by optimizing internal processes and introducing system efficiencies.Fields of Expertise- Financial Modeling: Building dynamic, transaction-specific financial models to analyze and evaluate risk assessment, cash-flows, debt scenarios and varying proformas- Deal Structuring: Developing tailored debt strategies for each transaction to meet specific financial goals and optimize yield potential, while overseeing collaboration with various lender types – including debt funds, CMBS, agencies (Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac), money center banks and regional banks – to ensure efficient loan closings- Market Analysis: Conducting in-depth property and market research to diligently underwrite each deal, averaging upwards of $150MM in total asset value underwritten per month- Client Relations: Building and nurturing relationships with clients and lenders to ensure seamless deal execution, streamlining communication throughout the transaction process and identifying new business opportunities.

Education

• University of Maryland

  Bachelor’s Degree, Economics

  2012 — 2017

• Florence University of the Arts

  Study Abroad Program

  2015 — 2015

Skills

• Data Entry
• English
• Event Planning
• Microsoft Word
• Negotiation
• Teamwork
• Social Media
• Event Management
• Windows
• Project Management
• Social Networking
• Research
• Leadership
• Time Management
• Customer Service
• Process Improvement
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Strategic Planning