Blake Balsamo
About Blake Balsamo
Blake Balsamo serves as the Senior Vice President Relationship Manager at City National Bank, where he has worked since 2022. He has a diverse background in banking and finance, with previous roles at Citi, Goldman Sachs, and JPMorgan Chase, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance from Marymount Manhattan College.
Work at City National Bank
Blake Balsamo currently serves as Senior Vice President (SVP) Relationship Manager at City National Bank, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on building and managing client relationships within the New York City Metropolitan Area. He has played a significant role in developing the bank's commercial banking division in the Mid-Atlantic region, targeting industries such as Industrial Manufacturing, Healthcare, Technology, Services, and Not-for-Profit.
Previous Experience at Citi
Prior to his current role, Balsamo worked at Citi in various capacities. He served as Business Unit Manager in Global Commercial Banking from 2021 to 2022 in the Washington DC-Baltimore Area. He also held positions such as Vice President Relationship Manager from 2020 to 2021, Assistant Vice President from 2017 to 2020, and Global Commercial Risk Analyst from 2015 to 2017. His experience at Citi included significant contributions to high-profile strategic initiatives as part of a global sales strategy team.
Career Background in Finance
Blake Balsamo has a diverse background in finance, having worked at several prominent financial institutions. He was a State and Local Corporate Tax Preparer at Goldman Sachs from 2013 to 2014 and an Enterprise Program Management Analyst at JPMorgan Chase from 2014 to 2015. He also worked briefly as a Billing Analyst at Madison Logic in 2014. His roles have provided him with extensive experience in various financial services and client management.
Education and Expertise
Balsamo earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Accounting and Finance from Marymount Manhattan College. His educational background complements his extensive professional experience in finance, particularly in relationship banking. He specializes in providing customized lending solutions, treasury services, derivatives and FX, trade and supply chain finance, leasing, investment banking, and private banking tailored to client needs.
Geographical Experience
Throughout his career, Blake Balsamo has worked in multiple locations, including Texas, New Jersey, Washington DC, and London. This diverse geographical experience has enhanced his understanding of various markets and client needs, allowing him to adopt personalized approaches in relationship banking.