Sterling National Bank, the principal subsidiary of Sterling Bancorp, announced Scott Morello has joined as Managing Director. Morello will provide financing solutions to middle-market commercial clients in the NY Metro region.

"Scott Morello's extensive experience will be a valuable addition to our team, as we continue to provide the utmost in personalized service to middle-market businesses," said David S. Bagatelle, President of NY Metro Markets at Sterling National Bank.

Morello has built a successful 27-year career in middle market lending. He previously served as Senior Vice President and Team Leader at Bank Hapoalim USA, where he supervised a middle-market lending group with over $550 million in credit facilities. Earlier, he held officer positions in the middle-market lending divisions of Bank Leumi USA and HSBC USA, and began his banking career as a credit analyst with Bank of Boston.

Sterling provides commercial banking services through nearly 30 relationship teams serving the greater New York metropolitan area and beyond. Each client has a single point of contact that supports their full range of banking needs and enables them to realize their growth opportunities with customized financing solutions.