Sequoia Bittner
San Francisco,,CA
Summary
Banking and finance professional with three years of experience supervising financial institutions, assessing internal controls, and evaluating risk management practices.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
National Bank Examiner
United States Treasury
San Francisco, California
07.2023 - Current
- Led teams of 15 examiners supervising institutions with total assets of $1.17 billion; participated in exams up to $89 billion.
- Assessed audit and internal controls, safeguarding assets and enhancing reliability of financial reporting.
- Conducted comprehensive risk assessments across credit, financial, operational, and management areas.
- Developed risk management strategies in collaboration with bankers to address identified deficiencies.
- Analyzed quarterly financial reports to evaluate earnings quality and alignment with budget goals.
- Communicated exam findings to a variety of stakeholders including bankers, board members, legal, and agency management.
- Represented the San Francisco field office on regional risk committees covering asset management and enterprise governance.
Commercial Lending Group Intern
Montecito Bank and Trust
Santa Barbara, California
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Developed and presented new loan portfolio stress test model to C-suite executives.
- Summarized project progress and results in reports for management review, enhancing visibility into project status.
- Facilitated data migration during core service provider transition, ensuring continuity of operations.
- Prepared client documentation and reports for account management team, supporting effective client communications.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA06-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA06-2023
Skills
- Risk assessment
- Regulatory compliance
- Audit procedures
- Financial analysis
- Report writing
- Compliance testing
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Time management
Timeline
National Bank Examiner
United States Treasury
07.2023 - Current
Commercial Lending Group Intern
Montecito Bank and Trust
06.2022 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of California, Santa Barbara
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies
University of California, Santa Barbara