Alison Anderson
About Alison Anderson
Alison Anderson serves as the Senior Vice President and Head of Banking Compliance at City National Bank, where she has worked since 2021. With a background in compliance roles at USAA, CIT, and American Express, she promotes a culture of ethics and oversees compliance risk management.
Work at City National Bank
Alison Anderson currently serves as the Senior Vice President and Head of Banking Compliance at City National Bank, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she oversees compliance risk management and promotes a strong culture of ethics and integrity within the organization. She is responsible for reporting current and emerging compliance risks, ensuring that the bank adheres to regulatory standards. Prior to her current title, she worked as SVP Compliance Risk Management at City National Bank starting in 2021.
Previous Experience in Compliance
Before joining City National Bank, Alison Anderson held several significant roles in compliance. She worked at USAA as a Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) Compliance Consultant from 2019 to 2021 in the Greater Los Angeles Area. Prior to that, she served as Director at CIT from 2013 to 2019 in Pasadena, California. Additionally, she was a Compliance Manager at American Express from 2008 to 2013, where she developed compliance training programs.
Education and Expertise
Alison Anderson earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Finance from the University of Utah, where she studied from 2006 to 2009. Her educational background provides a foundation for her expertise in compliance risk management and financial regulations. This knowledge has been instrumental in her career, particularly in her current role overseeing compliance at City National Bank.
Achievements in Compliance Training
At City National Bank, Alison Anderson developed and integrated compliance training programs aimed at enhancing the understanding of compliance requirements among employees. Her initiatives contribute to fostering a culture of compliance and ethics within the organization, aligning with regulatory expectations and best practices in the banking industry.