Kelly Smythe
About Kelly Smythe
Kelly Smythe is a Risk Analyst currently working at City National Bank in the Las Vegas Metropolitan Area, where she has been employed since 2022. She has a background in finance and management, with previous roles including Credit Analyst at City National Bank and Credit Analyst at Western Alliance Bancorporation.
Current Role at City National Bank
Kelly Smythe serves as a Risk Analyst at City National Bank, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for developing documented policies and procedures that enhance risk mitigation processes. She conducts risk assessments using various programs, including RSAM, Tableau, and ServiceNow, to ensure vendor compliance and effective risk management. Additionally, she monitors and escalates open issues using Tableau and SharePoint until they are resolved.
Previous Experience at Western Alliance Bancorporation
Prior to her current role, Kelly worked as a Credit Analyst at Western Alliance Bancorporation from 2020 to 2021. During her year in this position, she gained experience in credit analysis, contributing to the assessment of financial risks associated with lending activities.
Education and Expertise
Kelly Smythe earned her Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with concentrations in Finance and Management from the University at Albany, SUNY. She studied there from 2016 to 2020, acquiring a solid foundation in business principles and financial analysis, which supports her current work in risk management.
Internship Experience
Kelly has held several internships that contributed to her professional development. In 2019, she worked as an Investor Services Intern at LeverPoint Management, LLC for three months. Additionally, she completed a Financial Operations Internship at Weight Watchers in 2018, also for three months. These experiences provided her with insights into financial operations and investor services.
Vendor Management and Community Projects
In her current role, Kelly led the onboarding of vendors for a Community Lending project aimed at providing mortgage loan resources to underserved communities. This initiative reflects her commitment to enhancing access to financial services and her ability to manage vendor relationships effectively.