Keira L. Rawlinson, Ces®
About Keira L. Rawlinson, Ces®
Keira L. Rawlinson serves as the Senior Relationship Manager for the 1031 Exchange Division at City National Bank, where she has worked since 2019. With extensive experience in managing tax-deferred exchange transactions, she holds the Certified Exchange Specialist® designation.
Work at City National Bank
Keira L. Rawlinson serves as the Senior Relationship Manager in the 1031 Exchange Division at City National Bank. She has held this position since 2019, contributing to the bank's operations in the Greater Los Angeles Area. In her role, she acts as a Qualified Intermediary, facilitating tax-deferred exchange transactions for taxpayers. Her extensive background in 1031 exchanges enhances the bank's capabilities in this specialized area of real estate and tax law.
Previous Experience in Banking
Before her current role at City National Bank, Rawlinson worked at Opus Bank as Managing Director of the Escrow and Exchange Division for 10 months in 2018-2019. She also held the position of Managing Director - Head of Fiduciary Banking at Opus Bank from 2016 to 2018. Prior to her time at Opus Bank, she was with Citibank, N.A. as VP of Financial Intermediaries and 1031 Exchange Services from 2012 to 2016. Her career began at City National Bank, where she worked as VP in the 1031 Exchange Division from 2002 to 2012.
Education and Expertise
Keira L. Rawlinson holds the Certified Exchange Specialist® designation, awarded by the Federation of Exchange Accommodators. This certification indicates her comprehensive knowledge of Internal Revenue Code Section 1031, which governs tax-deferred exchanges. Her expertise in managing 1031 exchange transactions positions her as a knowledgeable resource in this niche area of real estate and tax law.
Background in 1031 Exchange Transactions
Rawlinson has extensive experience in the management of 1031 exchange transactions, which are essential for taxpayers seeking to defer capital gains taxes on real estate sales. Her work as a Qualified Intermediary involves navigating complex regulations and ensuring compliance with tax laws. This specialization has been a significant focus throughout her career in the banking and financial services industry.