Stephen Comer
About Stephen Comer
Stephen Comer serves as the Executive Vice President and US Head of the GRC Office at City National Bank since 2023, bringing extensive experience in financial services consulting. His previous roles include leadership positions at PricewaterhouseCoopers, Wells Fargo, and Santander US, where he managed various risk and compliance initiatives.
Work at City National Bank
Stephen Comer currently serves as the Executive Vice President and US Head of the GRC Office at City National Bank. He has held this position since 2023, working on-site in Beverly Hills, California. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing governance, risk management, and compliance initiatives within the organization, contributing to the bank's strategic objectives.
Previous Experience at PricewaterhouseCoopers
Stephen Comer has extensive experience at PricewaterhouseCoopers, where he worked in various roles from 2009 to 2014. He served as Engagement Managing Director for Mutual Fund Operations Assessment & Transformation Planning in 2009, and later held positions such as Managing Director and Global Executive Lead for the FATCA Compliance Program. His tenure included leading large complex global programs across the wealth management sector.
Career at Wells Fargo
From 2020 to 2023, Stephen Comer was employed at Wells Fargo as the Head of Risk Framework and Regulatory Consent Order Program Office. In this capacity, he focused on enhancing risk management frameworks and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, contributing to the bank's operational integrity.
Education and Expertise
Stephen Comer earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Government from Boston College, where he studied from 1988 to 1992. His educational background supports his extensive consulting experience in financial services, particularly in operational risk, regulatory compliance, and business transformation initiatives.
Co-founding Life Balance Partners Inc.
Stephen Comer co-founded Life Balance Partners Inc., an investment company that operates multiple franchise brands in the United States. He launched the first brand, Chivalry Grooming Parlour, in December 2015. This venture reflects his entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to developing innovative business solutions.