Banc of California Named One of America’s Greatest Workplaces by Newsweek
Company Release - 06/30/2026
The bank is recognized among the nation’s top employers for fostering a workplace culture that supports team member growth, engagement and success.
Key Highlights
- Newsweek named Banc of California one of America’s Greatest Workplaces, highlighting the bank’s commitment to a positive and engaging colleague experience.
- The award is based on an independent evaluation of workplace culture, compensation and employee sentiment.
- It highlights organizations that prioritize well-being by creating an environment of trust and belonging.
LOS ANGELES — June 30, 2026 — Banc of California, a wholly owned subsidiary of Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE: BANC), has been recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces, a distinction that highlights the bank’s commitment to fostering positive workplace cultures, supporting colleagues and creating exceptional colleague experiences.
“We are honored to be recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces,” said Jared Wolff, Chairman and CEO of Banc of California. “This recognition reflects the dedication, talent, and commitment of our team members, who help create a culture rooted in collaboration, excellence and service. We remain focused on providing an environment where our colleagues can grow, succeed and do their best work.”
Banc of California’s strong workplace culture is essential to delivering exceptional service to clients and supporting long-term success. The bank invests in programs that support its team members through professional development opportunities; engagement programs; and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health coverage, family-building and caregiving support, mental health resources, and wellness initiatives. The bank also fosters a culture of continuous improvement through Better Banc, its colleague feedback program, which empowers team members to share ideas that drive excellence and positively shape the company’s future.
“Our team members are the foundation of our success,” said Kim Tu, Chief People Officer of Banc of California. “Being recognized as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces underscores our commitment to creating an environment where people feel supported, empowered and inspired to make a difference. We continue to attract top talent nationwide.”
Other companies recognized include Apple, Adobe, Google, American Express and Starbucks. Among banks, only 30 organizations nationwide earned this distinction.
“We all want to work somewhere we feel valued. These rankings shine a light on the workplaces truly getting it right for their teams,” said Jennifer H. Cunningham, Newsweek Editor-in-Chief.
For more information about career opportunities at Banc of California, visit Banc of California Careers.
About Banc of California, Inc.
Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE: BANC) is a bank holding company with over $34 billion in assets and the parent company of Banc of California. Banc of California is one of the nation’s premier relationship-based business banks, providing banking and treasury management services to small-, middle-market and venture-backed businesses. Banc of California is the largest independent bank headquartered in Los Angeles and the third largest bank headquartered in California and offers a broad range of loan and deposit products and services through 79 full-service branches located throughout California and in Denver, Colorado, and Durham, North Carolina, as well as through regional offices nationwide. The bank also provides full-service payment processing solutions to its clients and serves the Community Association Management industry nationwide with its technology-forward platform, SmartStreet™. The bank is committed to its local communities through the Banc of California Charitable Foundation, and by supporting organizations that provide financial literacy and job training, small business support, affordable housing and more. Member FDIC. For more information, please visit us at www.bancofcal.com.
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