Sara Vera
About Sara Vera
Sara Vera serves as the Vice President and Senior Credit Officer for Healthcare Finance at City National Bank, a position she has held since 2018. With extensive experience in credit management, she has a strong background in analyzing commercial loan portfolios, particularly in the healthcare sector.
Work at City National Bank
Sara Vera has been serving as Vice President, Senior Credit Officer in Healthcare Finance at City National Bank since 2018. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing credit operations within the healthcare sector. Her leadership focuses on motivating and training credit officers to enhance their performance in targeted markets. Prior to her current position, she worked as Vice President, Senior Credit Risk Review Officer at the same bank from 2012 to 2018, where she contributed to credit risk assessment and management.
Previous Experience in Credit Management
Before joining City National Bank, Sara Vera held the position of Senior Credit Manager at Irvine Company from 2006 to 2011. In this role, she managed credit operations related to office properties. Additionally, she briefly worked as Regional Credit Manager at Ventura Foods in 2012, where she focused on contract credit management. Her diverse experience in credit management has equipped her with a solid understanding of commercial loan portfolios.
Education and Expertise
Sara Vera earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Finance and Real Estate from Biola University, where she studied from 1995 to 1999. This educational background has provided her with a strong foundation in financial principles and real estate management, which she applies in her current role in healthcare finance.
Leadership and Problem-Solving Skills
Sara Vera is recognized for her effective leadership in the credit management field. She demonstrates a high level of initiative and is known for her problem-solving abilities. Her approach to team dynamics fosters collaboration among credit officers, contributing to their professional growth and success in managing complex commercial loan portfolios.
Enthusiasm for Challenges in Credit Management
Sara Vera exhibits a keen enthusiasm for tackling new challenges within the credit management sector. Her proactive attitude and commitment to continuous improvement drive her efforts in enhancing credit operations and addressing the evolving needs of the healthcare finance market.