Ryan Jaskiewicz

President of Structured Finance, Climate First Bank

Ryan Jaskiewicz is President of Structured Finance at Climate First Bank, where he leads the Bank’s efforts to develop and grow its structured finance offerings. He brings 17 years of experience in building and leading financial services firms, having founded 12five Capital in 2006. Under his leadership, 12five Capital grew from a startup to a team of 13, managing over $45 million in net funds employed. Central to the company’s success was a strong focus on culture, mission, and people, all of which contributed to creating a purpose-driven organization. 

Throughout his career, Ryan has specialized in developing tailored financing solutions, efficient systems, and transparent processes to help businesses grow. His passion for cultivating a positive, mission-aligned culture has been a key differentiator in his approach to leadership and team building. Ryan is a recognized speaker on topics such as remote work culture and employee engagement in the finance industry. He serves on the board of the American Factoring Association and is a member of the International Factoring Association and the Secured Finance Network. 

Ryan holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Illinois at Chicago. He lives in La Grange, IL, with his wife and three children. An avid runner, Ryan has completed 17 marathons and countless other races and competes nationally as a competitive Masters runner.