Jennifer Light
About Jennifer Light
Jennifer Light serves as the VP, Strategy/Administration Manager for Personal and Business Banking at City National Bank in Los Angeles, California. With a career spanning over two decades in the banking sector, she has held various leadership roles and has a strong background in strategic planning and operational management.
Work at City National Bank
Jennifer Light has held multiple positions at City National Bank since 2010. Currently, she serves as the VP, Strategy/Administration Manager for Personal and Business Banking, a role she has occupied since 2021 in Los Angeles, California. Previously, she worked as VP, Project Manager in the Management Consulting Group from 2016 to 2017 and as Sr. Regional Administrative Assistant in Private Banking from 2010 to 2014. Additionally, she was the AVP, Division Project Manager for Private Banking from 2014 to 2016 and served as VP, Business Support Manager for the RBC Channel from 2017 to 2021. Throughout her tenure, she has contributed to various strategic initiatives and operational improvements.
Education and Expertise
Jennifer Light has pursued extensive education in business and management. She is currently studying at Pacific Coast Banking School, with an expected completion in 2024. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Pepperdine Graziadio Business School. Additionally, she has completed studies in Project Management at the University of California, Los Angeles. Her educational background supports her expertise in strategic planning, project management, and operational efficiency within the banking sector.
Background
Before her extensive career at City National Bank, Jennifer Light worked in various roles across notable financial institutions. She began her career at Bank of America, where she transitioned from Retail Banking Customer Service to Administrative Assistant from 2002 to 2007. She then served as AVP, Executive Assistant at Wachovia Wealth Management from 2007 to 2010. Her experience also includes working as a Tradeshow and Event Specialist at Universal Access from 2000 to 2002. This diverse background has equipped her with a broad understanding of banking operations and client support.
Achievements
Jennifer Light has demonstrated significant career advancement, transitioning from an Administrative Assistant to a Vice President in just four years. She has developed and launched products, processes, and tools that enhance strategic decision-making and promote collaboration within organizations. Her proven track record includes building scalable infrastructures that support organizational growth and transformation. Additionally, she has played a key role in strategic planning by partnering with various departments, including Legal, Risk, Finance, and Marketing.