Lauren Simmers
About Lauren Simmers
Lauren Simmers serves as the Vice President of Business Continuity at City National Bank in Los Angeles, California, a position she has held since 2020. She has extensive experience in business continuity, IT resiliency strategies, and compliance with financial regulations.
Work at City National Bank
Lauren Simmers has served as the Vice President of Business Continuity at City National Bank since 2020. In this role, she focuses on ensuring the bank's resilience and preparedness for potential disruptions. Her responsibilities include developing and implementing business continuity plans that align with regulatory requirements and industry standards. Based in Los Angeles, California, she has contributed to the bank's strategic initiatives and compliance efforts for four years.
Previous Experience in Business Continuity
Before joining City National Bank, Lauren Simmers worked at East West Bank as a Senior Business Continuity Analyst from 2017 to 2019. She also held the position of Assistant Vice President of Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Lead at the same institution for 11 months in 2020. Her career includes a role at the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, where she served as Administrative Business Coordinator III, focusing on National Operations and Business Continuity from 2014 to 2017.
Education and Expertise
Lauren Simmers earned a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree from the University of North Texas, where she studied Emergency Administration and Planning, Geography, and Art History from 2007 to 2011. Her educational background supports her expertise in IT resiliency strategies and business continuity application management. Additionally, she has experience in third-party risk management assessments and project management of strategic initiatives.
Certifications and Compliance
Lauren Simmers has been involved in ISO and SOC certifications throughout her career. She ensures compliance with the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) and other financial and data regulatory guidance. Her role requires a thorough understanding of regulatory frameworks and the ability to implement effective business continuity strategies that meet these requirements.
Background in Business Continuity
Lauren Simmers began her career as a Business Continuity Analyst at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, where she worked from 2011 to 2014. This foundational experience in business continuity laid the groundwork for her subsequent roles in the field. Her diverse background includes significant positions that have shaped her approach to business continuity and disaster recovery.