Andrew Amaro
About Andrew Amaro
Andrew Amaro serves as the Senior Vice President and Team Leader in Real Estate Banking at City National Bank, where he has worked since 2014. He has extensive experience in commercial real estate finance, having held various roles at notable institutions including Wells Fargo and Bank of America.
Work at City National Bank
Andrew Amaro has served as Senior Vice President and Team Leader in Real Estate Banking at City National Bank since 2014. In this role, he manages a diverse portfolio of commercial real estate developer and investor client relationships. His clientele includes large corporate entities, middle-market businesses, and high-net-worth individuals. Amaro is responsible for coordinating banking and deposit products and services, collaborating with internal partners to provide clients with resources such as wealth management, interest rate risk management, foreign exchange, and capital markets.
Previous Experience in Banking and Real Estate
Prior to his current position, Andrew Amaro held various roles in the banking and real estate sectors. He worked at Wells Fargo from 2007 to 2014, where he progressed from Financial Analyst in the Real Estate Banking Group to Vice President and Relationship Manager in Commercial Real Estate. His experience also includes a role as an Associate in the Credit Management Training Program at Wells Fargo. Additionally, he served as a Client Manager Analyst Intern at Bank of America Commercial Banking.
Experience in Development and Training
Before transitioning to banking, Andrew Amaro worked at Brinker International from 1997 to 2004. He held the positions of Development/Training Coordinator and Chef in the Greater Los Angeles Area for seven years. This role involved overseeing training programs and development initiatives within the organization, contributing to his diverse skill set.
Education and Expertise
Andrew Amaro studied at the University of California, Irvine, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. He furthered his education at The Paul Merage School of Business at the same university, obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Finance and Real Estate. Additionally, he holds an Associate of Arts degree in Culinary Arts from Cypress College.
Involvement with Urban Land Institute
From 2017 to 2021, Andrew Amaro served as Assistant Chair of the ULI Capital Markets Council at the Urban Land Institute. In this role, he contributed to discussions and initiatives related to capital markets within the real estate sector, enhancing his professional network and industry knowledge.