Modern Banking Group (MBG) announced that banking industry veteran, Steven Caligor, has joined our Executive Management Team as Chief Lending Officer and Executive Vice President. In this role, Caligor will lead commercial lending operations, drive growth strategies, expand relationships, and support credit and portfolio oversight. With over 30 years of experience in executive management, commercial banking, credit, and finance, Caligor brings a wealth of expertise to the team.

Prior to joining MBG, Caligor held executive leadership positions at various banks, including BHI (Bank Hapaolim), where he was Executive Vice President and Division Executive leading the bank’s national commercial real estate and healthcare divisions. In addition, he was First Senior Vice President at Bank Leumi USA, overseeing the C&I, healthcare, and equipment finance verticals. Caligor has also held various executive roles overseeing sales, credit, and portfolio management at Signature Bank, Monticello Asset Management, and Greystone and Co.

“We look forward to Steve’s professional energy, making an immediate impact on our operations and are thrilled he has joined MBG. Steven has a strong credit and strategy background alongside proven business development and lending experience across multiple verticals and industries. He comes with market presence, leadership experience, a comprehensive relationship banking background, and the ability to launch and guide new lending platforms. Steve’s diverse skillset offers MBG operating flexibility and management depth as we enter our next stage of portfolio and regional growth,” states Yair Talmor, CEO of MBG.

Caligor holds an MBA in Finance and Investments and BBA in Marketing, both from the George Washington University.