Alicia M. Garcia
About Alicia M. Garcia
Alicia M. Garcia serves as the Vice President and Data Governance Specialist at City National Bank, where she has worked since 2022. With over 15 years of experience in commercial real estate and lending, she has held various leadership roles in data management and quality within the banking sector.
Current Role at City National Bank
Alicia M. Garcia serves as the Vice President, Data Governance Specialist at City National Bank. She has held this position since 2022, contributing to the bank's data governance initiatives. In her role, she focuses on establishing and maintaining data integrity rules for internal systems, particularly those related to customer and loan data. Her expertise in data governance is essential for ensuring compliance with industry regulations and standards.
Previous Experience at City National Bank
Prior to her current role, Alicia Garcia worked at City National Bank in various capacities. From 2021 to 2022, she was the Vice President, Data Quality Specialist. Before that, she served as Vice President, Data Management from 2018 to 2021, and as AVP/CCAR Data Steward Analyst from 2016 to 2018. In these roles, she developed data integrity rules and worked on the Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review (CCAR) M&Q schedule, identifying process and control gaps.
Experience at Merchants Bank of California
Alicia Garcia worked at Merchants Bank of California, NA, as Assistant Vice President, Note Department Manager from 2014 to 2016. In this position, she managed the note department, contributing to the bank's operational efficiency and customer service. Her experience in this role added to her extensive background in the banking industry.
Educational Background
Alicia Garcia studied at the University of Phoenix, where she earned an Associate of Arts (AA) degree in Foundations of Business from 2013 to 2015. Additionally, she completed a course at the American Bankers Association focused on Commercial Lending in Today's Compliance Environment in 2013. She also attended the Illinois Bankers Association for 11 months in 2011 and studied at Lane Technical High School, achieving a diploma from 2002 to 2004.
Industry Knowledge and Skills
Alicia Garcia has extensive knowledge and experience in commercial real estate and commercial and industrial lending, with 15 years of specific experience in these areas. She is proficient with various core processors and software, including AFS, FiS, Jack Henry, Fiserv, CSI Passport Desktop, and NuPoint. Alicia actively participates in seminars and workshops to stay updated with industry standards and regulations, ensuring her skills remain relevant in the evolving banking landscape.