Jochen Schwarz
Vice President
Commercial Banker
Downtown Raleigh
“My goal is to exceed each customer’s expectations. That’s how I add value.”
Background
I’ve worked in banking since 2006, most recently serving as a vice president and business banker at First Citizens. Before that, I held positions at PNC, RBC and World Bank Group.
Education
Virginia Tech, Bachelor’s degree in International Studies with a concentration in business and a minor in French
More About Jochen
Community Involvement
- Schoolhouse of Wonder (board member)
- Chapel Hill Parks and Recreation (former advisory board member)
- Communities in Schools (former board chair)
Hometown
Heidelberg, Germany
Outside the Office
I grew up in Germany but have called Chapel Hill my home for over a decade. Dispite living in a sea of Tarheel blue, I am a dedicated Virginia Tech Hokie! I enjoy being active outdoors—mountain biking, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.
