Leo Alonso
About Leo Alonso
Leo Alonso serves as the Vice President and Senior Financial Analyst for Corporate Reporting and Analytics at City National Bank in Los Angeles, California. With a strong background in finance and analytics, he has contributed significantly to corporate reporting processes and data management since joining the bank in 2019.
Work at City National Bank
Leo Alonso has held multiple positions at City National Bank since 2012. He currently serves as Vice President, Senior Financial Analyst in Corporate Reporting and Analytics, a role he has occupied since 2019. In this capacity, he has developed strong partnerships with key departments to enhance corporate reporting and analytics. Previously, he worked as Assistant Vice President, Quantitative Analyst in Quantitative Risk Analytics from 2017 to 2018, and as Quantitative Portfolio Analyst in Credit Portfolio Risk from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, he served as Cost Analyst & Reporting Specialist for ATM & Check Card Operations from 2012 to 2015.
Education and Expertise
Leo Alonso holds a Master of Science in Finance and Strategic Management from Copenhagen Business School, where he studied Finance, Strategic Management, and Econometrics. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in International Business from the same institution. His educational background is complemented by extensive expertise in SQL and relational databasing, which enables him to translate complex data requests into accurate reports.
Background
Before joining City National Bank, Leo Alonso gained experience in various roles. He worked as a Financial Analyst & Systems Manager at Custom House S.p.A. from 2010 to 2011 and as an Accounting Clerk at Marriott International for seven months in 2009. He also served as a Statistics Consultant at Copenhagen Business School from 2008 to 2010 and as a Data Analyst at GN Netcom GmbH from 2007 to 2008. His diverse background has contributed to his analytical skills and financial acumen.
Achievements
During his tenure at City National Bank, Leo Alonso has made significant contributions to corporate reporting. He played a crucial role in providing data and write-ups for key SME areas such as Deposits, Commitments, and SBA PPP in the weekly report to the CEO. He also enhanced the WAR report by increasing its frequency from monthly to weekly and improving its granularity from division level to top client level, making it more actionable.