Bianna Kurutin
About Bianna Kurutin
Bianna Kurutin serves as the Senior Vice President of Technology Strategy & Delivery Assurance at City National Bank, where she has worked since 2022. She has extensive experience in project management and IT compliance, having held senior roles at various financial institutions, including PennyMac and Bank of America.
Current Role at City National Bank
Bianna Kurutin serves as the Senior Vice President of Technology Strategy & Delivery Assurance at City National Bank. She has held this position since 2022, contributing to the bank's strategic direction and technology initiatives. In addition to her current role, she has also been the Chief of Staff at City National Bank since 2020, where she has played a pivotal role in enhancing operational efficiency and aligning technology projects with business objectives.
Previous Experience at PennyMac
Bianna Kurutin has extensive experience at PennyMac, where she worked in various roles from 2012 to 2017. She initially served as the Director of System Delivery for the Consumer Direct Division, followed by her role as FVP of IT PMO & Business Management. She later became the Chief of Staff and Senior Vice President of IT PMO, Business Management & IT Compliance. During her tenure, she pioneered the project management office and relaunched the IT compliance group to improve organizational success.
Background in Project Management
Bianna Kurutin has a strong background in project management, having worked in this capacity across several organizations. Notably, she established an ad hoc program for representation and warranties risk during Bank of America's acquisition of Countrywide. She is recognized for successfully integrating software development lifecycle principles into project and program management at both City National Bank and PennyMac.
Education and Expertise
Bianna Kurutin earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial & Operations Engineering from the University of Michigan. Her educational background provides a solid foundation for her expertise in technology strategy and project management. She is known for her ability to transform complex problems into strategic solutions, often under tight deadlines.
Career Development at Bank of America
Before her roles at PennyMac and City National Bank, Bianna Kurutin worked at Bank of America from 2006 to 2011 as Vice President in the Process Design: Business Transformation Group. During this time, she contributed to the transition efforts between Bank of America and Countrywide, enhancing her skills in business transformation and process design.