R Mark Walker Jr
About R Mark Walker Jr
R Mark Walker Jr is a Senior Vice President and Business Development Executive at City National Bank, where he has worked since 2021. With extensive experience in banking and business development, he focuses on fostering long-term relationships with middle market companies.
Work at City National Bank
R Mark Walker Jr has been serving as the Senior Vice President and Business Development Executive at City National Bank since 2021. He operates within the San Francisco Bay Area, focusing on enhancing the business development culture to foster long-term banking relationships with established middle market companies. His role involves providing tailored financial solutions, including working capital and cash management services, to support client success.
Previous Experience in Banking
Prior to his current position, R Mark Walker Jr held several senior roles in various banks. He worked at First Citizens Bank as Senior Vice President and Commercial Banking Manager from 2017 to 2020. He also served at Fifth Third Bank as Senior Vice President in Middle Market Banking for one year, and at Union Bank as SVP and Managing Director from 2012 to 2014. His extensive experience includes a significant tenure at Wells Fargo, where he held multiple positions from 1991 to 2012.
Education and Expertise
R Mark Walker Jr studied at the University of California, Berkeley, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from 1986 to 1990. He also completed his high school education at Bellarmine College Preparatory, graduating with a High School Diploma from 1982 to 1986. His educational background complements his expertise in crafting optimal capital structures and cash management processes for middle market business owners.
Achievements in Business Development
R Mark Walker Jr has demonstrated a strong focus on business development throughout his career. He has successfully navigated clients through market disturbances and challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. His entrepreneurial experience allows him to provide empathy and understanding of the challenges faced by business owners, enabling him to offer effective financial solutions such as growth capital and equipment finance.