Sara Petersen
About Sara Petersen
Sara Petersen is a Senior Vice President and Real Estate Banking Senior Relationship Manager at City National Bank, with extensive experience in building banking relationships within the real estate sector. She has previously held various roles at Union Bank and US Bank, focusing on underwriting and closing loans for prominent developers and REITs in San Diego.
Work at City National Bank
Sara Petersen currently holds the position of Real Estate Banking Senior Relationship Manager and Senior Vice President at City National Bank. She has been with the bank since 2021 and operates out of San Diego, California. In her role, she focuses on building comprehensive banking relationships with real estate clients, offering a range of banking services beyond just credit requests. Her expertise in real estate banking allows her to effectively address the diverse needs of her clients.
Previous Experience at Union Bank
Prior to her current role, Sara Petersen worked at Union Bank for several years in various capacities. From 2018 to 2021, she served as the Real Estate Industries Relationship Manager - Director. Before that, she was the Real Estate Industries Relationship Manager - Vice President from 2014 to 2018. Her tenure at Union Bank contributed to her extensive knowledge and experience in real estate banking.
Experience at US Bank
Sara Petersen also has experience working at US Bank, where she served as a Commercial Real Estate Relationship Manager - Vice President from 2010 to 2014. This role further developed her skills in managing relationships within the commercial real estate sector, enhancing her ability to serve her clients effectively.
Educational Background
Sara Petersen studied at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics and Economics. Her educational background provides a solid foundation for her work in real estate banking, allowing her to apply analytical skills to financial decision-making.
Specialization in Real Estate Banking
Sara Petersen specializes in building comprehensive banking relationships with real estate clients. She has extensive experience in underwriting and closing unsecured loans for top-tier developers and Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) in San Diego. Her focus on facilitating a range of banking services beyond credit requests distinguishes her approach in the real estate banking sector.