Bob Blackburn
About Bob Blackburn
Bob Blackburn serves as the Senior Vice President of Commercial Loan Administration and Operations Quality & Transformation at City National Bank. With over 20 years of experience in the financial sector, he has held various leadership roles, including positions at Capital One and Wells Fargo Bank, where he demonstrated expertise in managing complex projects and driving successful product outcomes.
Current Role at City National Bank
Bob Blackburn serves as the Senior Vice President of Commercial Loan Administration/Operations Quality & Transformation at City National Bank. He has held this position since 2023, contributing to the bank's operational efficiency and quality improvement initiatives. His role involves overseeing commercial loan operations and ensuring that processes align with the bank's strategic goals.
Previous Experience at Capital One
Bob Blackburn worked at Capital One in various capacities. He served as Director of Software Engineering from 2021 to 2022 for a duration of nine months, and then continued as Director of Software Engineering from 2022 to 2023 for one year. Additionally, he held the position of Director in the Tech Chief of Staff Office from 2019 to 2021 for two years. His roles involved managing complex software projects and leading engineering teams.
Background in Banking and Finance
Bob Blackburn has extensive experience in the banking sector, having worked at Wells Fargo Bank as a Technical Service Specialist from 2004 to 2005 and as a Loan Administration Manager from 2005 to 2007. His background includes managing loan administration processes and providing technical support within the banking environment.
Education and Expertise
Bob Blackburn earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Economics from The University of Texas at San Antonio, where he studied from 1999 to 2003. His educational background complements his over 20 years of experience in delivering digital solutions for financial organizations, making him a recognized fintech subject matter expert.
Achievements in Project Management
Bob Blackburn is known for his ability to manage and delegate multiple complex projects in a matrixed environment. He has a proven track record of ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets while driving successful product outcomes and mitigating risks. His collaborative approach has also established him as a mentor among colleagues.