Jessie Yu
About Jessie Yu
Jessie Yu serves as the Vice President and Risk Manager for Central Operations at City National Bank, where she has worked since 2018. She has a diverse background in risk management and finance, with previous roles at several financial institutions, including Fubon Securities and Opus Bank.
Work at City National Bank
Currently, Jessie Yu holds the position of Vice President, Risk Manager - Central Operations at City National Bank. She has been in this role since 2018, contributing to the bank's risk management strategies for six years. In her capacity, she oversees the implementation of risk management frameworks and control governance programs. This includes collaboration with the Compliance Advisory Team and Operational Risk Management, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards. Additionally, she is responsible for owning and reporting key performance indicators (KPIs) for Payment System Operations, focusing on payment channels such as Debit Cards and Credit Cards.
Education and Expertise
Jessie Yu has a solid educational background in finance and business administration. She earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Finance, Investment, and Banking from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, completing her studies from 2005 to 2009. Following her undergraduate education, she obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from USC Marshall School of Business, studying from 2012 to 2014. This academic foundation supports her expertise in risk management and operational governance.
Professional Background
Jessie Yu has a diverse professional background in risk management and banking operations. Before her current role at City National Bank, she worked at Fubon Securities in Taipei, Taiwan, as an Institutional Sales representative from 2010 to 2012. She then served as a Strategy Consultant at Seagate Global Wealth Management from 2014 to 2015. Following this, she held various positions at East West Bank, including Management Analyst - Centralized Operations and Banking Operations Management Trainee, from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, she worked as AVP, Enterprise Risk Management at Opus Bank from 2017 to 2018.
Risk Management Responsibilities
In her role at City National Bank, Jessie Yu performs Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) for Payment System Operations. She serves as the in-house subject matter expert for risk management activities within Central Operations. Her responsibilities include overseeing the implementation of risk management frameworks and ensuring that control governance programs are effectively executed. This role is critical in maintaining the integrity and security of the bank's operations.