California-based First Foundation Bank has hired a new private banker in the shape of Nathan Raizman.

Raizman, who has assumed the title of vice president, has a private banking background at US Bank and First Western Trust Bank.

In his new role, he is responsible for generating real estate loans, business loans, and obtaining bank and investment deposits for new and existing clients.

FFB is a wholly-owned subsidiary of First Foundation, a financial firm with integrated investment management, wealth planning, consulting, trust and banking services. The firm is headquartered in Irvine and has offices in La Quinta, Pasadena and San Diego, CA.