Donna Robertson
About Donna Robertson
Donna Robertson serves as the Senior Vice President and Credit Risk Program Manager at City National Bank, where she oversees credit risk governance and compliance. With extensive experience in risk management across various banking institutions, she has developed significant programs to enhance credit risk management practices.
Current Role at City National Bank
Donna Robertson serves as the Senior Vice President and Credit Risk Program Manager in the 1st Line of Defense Risk and Compliance Office of the President at City National Bank. She has held this position since 2021 in Los Angeles, California. In her role, she provides independent oversight of credit risk governance, ensuring compliance with Credit Policy and Procedures. She is responsible for assessing the effectiveness of risk mitigating controls and overseeing continuous monitoring and testing programs.
Previous Experience at City National Bank
Prior to her current role, Donna Robertson worked at City National Bank in various capacities. From 2009 to 2018, she served as the Senior Vice President and Division Operations and Compliance Manager for the Specialty Banking Division. She also held the position of Senior Vice President and Group Risk Manager for the Commercial and Specialty Banking Divisions from 2018 to 2021. During her tenure, she developed a centralized First Line of Defense credit risk management program that supported multiple commercial lending divisions.
Career Background in Banking
Donna Robertson has extensive experience in the banking sector. She worked at California Bank & Trust, formerly Alliance Bank, as Senior Vice President and Chief Risk Officer from 2006 to 2009. Additionally, she served as Assistant Vice President at Union Bank of California from 1983 to 1990. Her diverse roles have equipped her with a strong foundation in risk management and compliance within the financial industry.
Education and Academic Background
Donna Robertson studied at the University of Southern California, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a focus on Marketing from 1977 to 1982. Prior to her university education, she attended Los Angeles High School, where she studied Biology and Biological Sciences from 1974 to 1977.