Sheira Smith
About Sheira Smith
Sheira Smith serves as the Vice President Manager of Portfolio Support for Commercial Loan and Small Business Consumer at City National Bank, where she specializes in collateral structures and compliance risk management. With a decade of experience as VP Loan Servicing Team Manager, she has demonstrated expertise in financial instruments and regulatory adaptability.
Work at City National Bank
Sheira Smith currently serves as the VP Manager of Portfolio Support for Commercial Loan and Small Business Consumer at City National Bank. She has held this position since 2018, working in Los Angeles, California. In her role, she leads compliance risk management processes to ensure adherence to regulatory standards. Prior to her current role, she worked at City National Bank as the VP Loan Servicing Team Manager from 2008 to 2018 in El Segundo, California, where she managed loan servicing operations.
Education and Expertise
Sheira Smith studied at California State University, Dominguez Hills, where she gained foundational knowledge in business management. She also completed Certificated Business Management Training, further enhancing her expertise in financial management and operational efficiency. Her educational background supports her current responsibilities in portfolio management and compliance risk management.
Background
Sheira Smith has over a decade of experience in the banking sector, specifically in loan servicing and portfolio management. Her career at City National Bank spans more than 15 years, during which she has developed a strong understanding of complex financial instruments and regulatory compliance. She has demonstrated adaptability to industry changes, particularly in her leadership during the transition from LIBOR rates to alternative rate options.
Achievements
In her current role, Sheira Smith recommends collateral structures for both liquid and non-liquid assets, showcasing her expertise in financial instruments. She also consults with treasury and finance teams for interest rate risk monitoring and derivative option pricing, contributing to strategic financial planning. Additionally, she negotiates contracts with favorable terms for outsourced services, which enhances operational efficiency in areas such as Insurance Tracking and UCC Monitoring.