John Urquijo
About John Urquijo
John Urquijo serves as the Vice President of Residential Lending at City National Bank, bringing extensive experience in mortgage product development and project management from previous roles at notable financial institutions like UBS and Fannie Mae.
Work at City National Bank
John Urquijo serves as Vice President of Residential Lending at City National Bank, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on overseeing residential lending operations, utilizing his extensive experience in mortgage products. His responsibilities include managing various loan products and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Previous Experience at UBS
Prior to his current role, John worked at UBS as Director of Project Management in the Office of the COO for Wealth Management Americas from 2016 to 2018. During his tenure in New York, he managed key projects that contributed to the operational efficiency of the wealth management division.
Expertise in Mortgage Products
John possesses expertise in managing projects related to Agency (GSE) Jumbo, Non-QM, and Affordable/CRA first mortgage products. His background includes extensive experience in mortgage and HELOC sales campaign management, as well as risk management skills in credit and vendor management.
Education and Expertise
John Urquijo studied at the University of Southern California - Marshall School of Business, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Finance and Real Estate. He also obtained a Project Management Certificate from New York University, enhancing his project management skills within the financial services sector.
Career History and Roles
John has held various significant positions throughout his career. He worked at Fannie Mae in multiple roles, including Lead of Product Management and Senior Product Manager for Affordable Lending. His experience also includes positions at Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan Chase, and Citi, where he focused on mortgage product development and consumer lending.