Anthony Ariciaga
About Anthony Ariciaga
Anthony Ariciaga is an Analyst II in Structured Finance at City National Bank, where he has worked since 2021. He has prior experience at Goldman Sachs and holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and Finance from California State University-Fullerton.
Current Role at City National Bank
Anthony Ariciaga serves as an Analyst II in Structured Finance at City National Bank. He has been in this position since 2021 and is based in Los Angeles, California. In his role, he engages in consistent communication with colleagues and senior team members to address regulatory or client obstacles. He monitors a diverse portfolio of over 30 clients, which includes private debt funds, start-ups, business development companies (BDCs), and public companies. His responsibilities also include assisting in underwriting complex loan structures for clients characterized by high leverage, high growth, unique legal structures, and merger and acquisition activity.
Previous Experience at Goldman Sachs
Prior to his current role, Anthony worked at Goldman Sachs in various capacities. He served as a Senior Credit Risk Analyst in Global Markets for six months in Salt Lake City, Utah, from 2020 to 2021. Before that, he held the position of Credit Risk Analyst in Global Markets for one year in the Greater Salt Lake City Area, from 2019 to 2020. His experience at Goldman Sachs provided him with significant exposure to credit risk analysis in a global financial context.
Internship Experience at City National Bank
Anthony began his career in finance with an internship at City National Bank as a Credit Intern in Commercial Banking in 2018. This internship lasted for two months and took place in Irvine, California. This early experience contributed to his foundational knowledge in credit analysis and banking operations.
Education and Academic Background
Anthony Ariciaga completed his Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a focus on Accounting and Finance at California State University-Fullerton from 2016 to 2019. Prior to that, he earned an Associate of Arts (AA) degree in Business/Commerce from Irvine Valley College, studying there from 2014 to 2016. His educational background has equipped him with essential skills and knowledge in finance and business management.
Early Career and Volunteer Work
Before entering the finance sector, Anthony worked at Trader Joe's as a Crew Member for four years, from 2014 to 2018, in the Orange County, California area. He also engaged in volunteer work at Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County, where he held multiple roles, including Outreach Intern, Accounting Coordinator, and Volunteer Staff during 2017. This experience provided him with insights into community service and organizational operations.