Imane Bechara Bitar
About Imane Bechara Bitar
Imane Bechara Bitar serves as the Vice President and Account Manager at City National Bank, where she has worked since 2016. With a background in banking and market research, she has successfully expanded client relationships and contributed to significant financial growth for her clients in the Greater Atlanta Area.
Work at City National Bank
Imane Bechara Bitar has served as Vice President and Account Manager at City National Bank since 2016. In this role, she has been instrumental in managing client relationships and expanding banking services. Prior to her current position, she worked as Assistant Vice President and Customer Services Officer at the same bank from 2011 to 2016. During her tenure, she has significantly contributed to the growth of client accounts and banking relationships in the Greater Atlanta Area.
Previous Experience in Banking
Before joining City National Bank, Imane Bechara Bitar worked at Wells Fargo as a Personal Banker from 2005 to 2011. In this position, she developed her skills in customer service and banking operations. Additionally, she has experience as a Market Research Specialist at Information International in Beirut, Lebanon, from 1994 to 2001, where she focused on the Middle East region.
Education and Expertise
Imane Bechara Bitar holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the American University of Beirut. She also earned a Master's degree in Social and Behavioral Sciences from the same institution, completing her studies from 1992 to 1994. Her educational background supports her expertise in client management and banking services.
Achievements in Client Management
Imane Bechara Bitar has successfully expanded banking relationships for various clients. Notably, she grew a TV production entity's banking relationship from a single temporary checking account to approximately 30 accounts, achieving an average of $7 million in deposits and $2 million in loans over two years. She also played a key role in acquiring a major family office in Atlanta by drafting a banking services proposal that facilitated the transition of their banking services to City National Bank.
Client Retention and Relationship Growth
Imane Bechara Bitar has demonstrated strong capabilities in client retention and relationship growth. She successfully retained a high net worth client during a transition between family offices by establishing connections with new executives and implementing online services. Additionally, she has significantly increased the deposits and loans for a multifamily office relationship, growing it from $9.5 million in deposits and $2 million in credit to $55 million in deposits and $29 million in loans since July 2013.