Lena Bryant
About Lena Bryant
Lena Bryant serves as the Manager of Enterprise Risk Management at City National Bank in Los Angeles, California, where she has worked since 2019. With a career spanning over two decades in various leadership roles within the banking sector, she has extensive experience in risk management, corporate banking strategy, and sales operations.
Current Role at City National Bank
Lena Bryant currently serves as the Manager of Enterprise Risk Management at City National Bank, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing risk management strategies and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Based in Los Angeles, California, she has contributed to the bank's efforts to identify and mitigate potential risks associated with its operations.
Previous Experience at City National Bank
Prior to her current position, Lena Bryant worked at City National Bank as the Manager of Enterprise Risk Services from 2017 to 2019. During her tenure, she focused on developing risk assessment frameworks and enhancing the bank's risk management processes. Her experience in this role laid the groundwork for her subsequent advancement within the organization.
Career Background in Banking
Lena Bryant has extensive experience in the banking sector, having held various senior positions at Union Bank. She served as SVP for Corporate Banking Strategy from 2012 to 2013 and as SVP for LA Corporate Banking from 2005 to 2008. Additionally, she was the Managing Director and Head of Commercial Banking Strategy and Administration from 2013 to 2016, and she held the role of SVP & Deputy Program Manager from 2008 to 2012.
Education and Qualifications
Lena Bryant earned her Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of San Diego, where she studied Marketing, Management, and Business Management. Her education spanned from 1991 to 1993, providing her with a solid foundation for her career in banking and risk management.
Role at Banc of California
Before her time at City National Bank, Lena Bryant worked at Banc of California as the Head of Sales Strategy & Operations for a period of eight months in 2016. In this role, she was responsible for developing sales strategies and operational efficiencies to drive business growth.