Skylar Kiekhaefer
About Skylar Kiekhaefer
Skylar Kiekhaefer serves as the Assistant Vice President of Risk and Information Security at City National Bank, where he has worked since 2020. He has a background in internal auditing and risk management, having previously held positions at Nestlé and Transamerica.
Work at City National Bank
Skylar Kiekhaefer currently holds the position of Assistant Vice President, Risk and Information Security at City National Bank, a role he has occupied since 2020. In this capacity, he has been instrumental in developing and leading training sessions aimed at enhancing risk assessment and monitoring capabilities across various business divisions. Additionally, he played a significant role in integrating new information security technologies to strengthen data protection measures. Kiekhaefer also implemented a comprehensive risk management framework, which improved the bank's ability to identify and mitigate operational risks.
Previous Experience at Nestlé
Before joining City National Bank, Kiekhaefer worked at Nestlé in various capacities. He served as an Advanced Staff Internal Auditor from 2018 to 2019 for one year in the Greater St. Louis Area. Prior to this role, he was a Senior Internal Auditor for six months in 2019 to 2020 and an Intern Auditor for three months in 2017. His experience at Nestlé provided him with a solid foundation in internal auditing and risk management.
Experience at Transamerica
Skylar Kiekhaefer worked as a Procurement Specialist at Transamerica from 2016 to 2017 for one year in the Cedar Rapids, Iowa Area. In this role, he was involved in procurement processes, contributing to the efficiency and effectiveness of the organization's supply chain operations. This experience added to his diverse skill set in risk management and operational efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Kiekhaefer studied at the University of Iowa - Henry B. Tippie College of Business, where he completed his education from 2014 to 2018. His academic background provided him with knowledge and skills relevant to business, risk management, and information security. This educational foundation supports his current role in risk and information security at City National Bank.