Edmund Esch
About Edmund Esch
Edmund Esch serves as the Group Operations Manager for Deposit Services (Domestic Payments) at City National Bank, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in managing various payment operations and advocates for advancements in the payments sector.
Work at City National Bank
Edmund Esch has served as the Group Operations Manager for Deposit Services (Domestic Payments) at City National Bank since 2019. In this role, he oversees operations related to various payment methods, including ACH, cash, checks, RTP, Zelle, and lockbox services. His position is based in the Greater Los Angeles Area, where he has contributed to enhancing the bank's domestic payments operations for five years.
Previous Experience at BNY Mellon
Prior to his current role, Edmund Esch worked at BNY Mellon as the Global Head of High Value Payments / Direct Clearing from 2012 to 2019. During his seven years in this position, he managed high-value payment operations and contributed to the efficiency of payment processing in New York, NY.
Background in Deutsche Bank
Edmund Esch held the position of Vice President of Funds Transfer at Deutsche Bank from 1995 to 2012. Over his 17 years at the bank, he focused on managing funds transfer operations in Jersey City, New Jersey, gaining extensive experience in the payments sector.
Education and Expertise
Edmund Esch earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree from The Catholic University of America, where he studied from 1985 to 1989. His educational background complements his expertise in domestic payments operations, particularly in fraud detection and the implementation of Real Time Payments and Same Day ACH.
Advocacy for Payments Modernization
Edmund Esch advocates for the adoption of SWIFT GPI, digitization, and API strategies within the payments sector. He supports initiatives aimed at modernizing payment systems, including the implementation of Real Time Payments and Same Day ACH, to enhance operational efficiency and security.