Cristina Givelechian
About Cristina Givelechian
Cristina Givelechian serves as the Senior Vice President at City National Bank, where she has worked since 2019. With over 20 years of experience in banking, she specializes in providing Trade and FX services to mid-size corporations in the New York area.
Work at City National Bank
Cristina Givelechian has served as Senior Vice President at City National Bank since 2019. In this role, she provides Trade and FX services to mid-size corporations in the New York area. Her responsibilities include connecting business leaders with resources and partners to enhance operational efficiencies and facilitate market expansion.
Previous Experience at HSBC
Prior to her current position, Cristina worked at HSBC for a decade, from 2009 to 2019. During her tenure, she held various roles, including Senior Corporate Banker and Senior Relationship Manager. Her experience at HSBC involved managing client relationships and providing financial solutions tailored to corporate needs.
Career Background in Banking
Cristina's banking career began at JP Morgan Chase, where she worked as Vice President from 1994 to 2007. Following this, she held a position as Credit Solutions Specialist at Bank of America for seven months in 2008. She also briefly served as Sr. District Credit Officer at HSBC in 2008, contributing to her extensive background in corporate finance.
Education and Expertise
Cristina earned her MBA in Banking & Finance from Hofstra University, where she studied from 1995 to 1998. Her educational background complements her over 20 years of experience in assisting business clients with financing acquisitions and purchasing commercial real estate. She has worked with both for-profit and not-for-profit corporations.
Current Roles as Investor
In addition to her role at City National Bank, Cristina has been involved as an Investor at Portfolia since 2019 and as an Angel Investor at Pipeline Angels. These positions reflect her commitment to supporting business growth and innovation in various sectors.