Jaime Lopez
About Jaime Lopez
Jaime Lopez serves as the Senior Managing Director and SVP, Head of Strategic Initiatives/Transformation at City National Bank. With a strong background in operations and strategic business development, he has held various leadership roles across multiple organizations, including the United States Army, and has a solid academic foundation in data science and engineering.
Work at City National Bank
Jaime Lopez serves as the Senior Managing Director and Senior Vice President, Head of Strategic Initiatives and Transformation at City National Bank. He has held this position since 2022. In this role, he leads strategic initiatives that involve diverse stakeholders and focuses on change management. He is also credited with founding the Business & Process Innovation Center at the bank, which aims to enhance operational efficiency and innovation.
Previous Experience at OUTFRONT Media
Prior to his current role, Jaime Lopez worked at OUTFRONT Media as Vice President of Operations Effectiveness from 2017 to 2018. His responsibilities included overseeing operational strategies aimed at improving efficiency within the organization. This position was based in New York, New York.
Education and Expertise
Jaime Lopez holds multiple degrees, including a Master of Data Science from the New Jersey Institute of Technology, obtained between 2019 and 2020. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical & Computer Engineering from Rutgers University, completed from 2001 to 2007. Additionally, he has an MBA from Rutgers Business School, achieved from 2011 to 2013, and a Master of Science in Project Management from Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University, completed from 2009 to 2011.
Career Achievements
Throughout his career, Jaime Lopez has generated over $119 million in operational savings and synergies. He has consistently achieved double-digit gains in productivity, accuracy, and process speed across various roles. His leadership has involved managing large workforces globally and implementing technology-enabled process improvements, including robotic process automation and artificial intelligence.
Military Background
Jaime Lopez served in the United States Army, where he held the position of Engineer Plans Officer from 2007 to 2008 and later served as Battalion Training Officer and Assistant Intelligence Officer from 2008 to 2010. His military experience contributed to his leadership and operational skills in subsequent roles.