Daniel Forrester, Crc
About Daniel Forrester, Crc
Daniel Forrester serves as the Vice President and Senior Credit Risk Review Officer at City National Bank, where he has worked since 2016. He has extensive experience in credit risk assessment, having held various positions in the banking sector since 2003.
Work at City National Bank
Daniel Forrester serves as Vice President and Senior Credit Risk Review Officer at City National Bank in Los Angeles, CA. He has held this position since 2016, contributing to the bank's credit risk management efforts for eight years. In this role, he performs credit reviews of large complex lending units and departments, acting as both examiner and examiner in charge. His responsibilities include preparing detailed loan write-ups that assess risk rating accuracy and compliance with loan agreements.
Previous Experience in Credit Risk Management
Prior to his current role, Daniel Forrester worked at several financial institutions, enhancing his expertise in credit risk management. He was Vice President and Credit Review Officer at Comerica Bank from 2013 to 2015. Before that, he served as Vice President, Credit Risk Examiner at Bank of the West for one year in 2012. His experience also includes a position as Senior Credit Analyst at Indymac Bank from 2007 to 2009 and as a Credit Review Consultant at Unicon Financial Services, Inc. from 2003 to 2007.
Education and Expertise
Daniel Forrester earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a focus on Finance from San Diego State University, studying from 2001 to 2003. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his career in credit risk assessment and management. His expertise encompasses performing credit reviews, preparing monitoring reports, and providing observations and recommendations on identified issues during credit reviews.
Credit Review Responsibilities
In his role, Daniel Forrester prepares quarterly continuous monitoring reports and conducts reviews of large complex portfolios, including Structured Finance. He engages in enterprise-wide risk assessments, such as Leveraged Lending and Capital Call. Additionally, he attends various lending department committee and divisional meetings to remain informed about existing and emerging risks, ensuring that the bank's credit risk management practices are up to date.