Joseph A.
About Joseph A.
Joseph A. serves as the Head of Total Reward and Senior Vice President at City National Bank, where he leads a team of 25 professionals in managing compensation and benefits programs. He has extensive experience in sales compensation and performance management, having held various leadership roles at Citizens Bank and Santander Bank over the past two decades.
Current Role at City National Bank
Joseph A. serves as the Head of Total Reward and Senior Vice President at City National Bank since 2023. In this role, he oversees the delivery of compensation and benefits programs tailored for the CNB business line. He guides the global team's direction and contributions, ensuring alignment with the bank's strategic objectives.
Previous Experience at Citizens Bank
Joseph A. has extensive experience at Citizens Bank, where he held multiple roles over a span of several years. He started as a Personal Banker from 2000 to 2003, then became an AVP, Sales Incentive Analyst from 2003 to 2004. He later served as the Senior Vice President, Sales Compensation Director from 2010 to 2015, and as the VP, Sales Reporting & Analytics Manager from 2004 to 2010.
Professional Background at Santander Bank, N.A.
At Santander Bank, N.A., Joseph A. held significant positions from 2015 to 2023. He served as the Director of Sales Compensation & Performance Management for two years, followed by a role as Senior Director of Compensation & Shared Services for six years. His work focused on enhancing compensation strategies and performance management frameworks.
Education and Expertise
Joseph A. studied at Saint Joseph's University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems from 1999 to 2003 and an MBA in Finance from 2004 to 2008. He also completed the Advanced Leadership Development Program at Babson College from 2009 to 2010, gaining executive education that complements his professional expertise.
Leadership and Team Management
In his current role, Joseph A. leads a team of 25 professionals responsible for executing broad-based compensation, executive compensation, benefits, and incentive plan administration. He directs over 70 business-aligned compensation programs, including salary structures and performance frameworks, supporting HR and Corporate Governance Committees.