The PrivateBank was founded to be the best business bank in the markets we serve, providing banking services for small and mid-sized businesses. To further that mission, we embrace six core values:

Integrity. We conduct our business honestly and fairly. We honor our commitments. We make decisions based on what is in the best interest of stakeholders.

Commitment to clients. We build long-term relationships with clients. We provide services and products important to our clients’ success. We think proactively about how to help our clients, and we adapt our offerings to meet our clients’ changing needs.

Commitment to employees. The quality of our client service depends on the quality of our employees. We provide our employees a positive work environment, including the training and resources they need in order to meet our exacting standards of service. We respect our employees as individuals and empower them to make decisions that serve our clients best.

Risk management. We identify and manage risk to prudently serve the interests of all our stakeholders.

Performance. We work to continually improve our methods and competencies to achieve superior performance.

Profit. We pursue profits to ensure our stability and growth for the benefit of our clients, employees and shareholders.