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Russell D. Goldsmith
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"Management supports th work / life balance that is required in today's world" (in 24 reviews)
"Great benefits and great culture" (in 12 reviews)
Cons
"Upper management are overlooking too many project at the same time and some smaller details and requirements go unnoticed till project delivery" (in 7 reviews)
"There is no room for advancement" (in 4 reviews)
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"Great Culture/Growth opportunities"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at City National Bank full-time (Less than a year)
Pros
Great place to work and grow! Everyone I have encountered has been here ATLEAST 3-25 years. They also continue to stay!!!!! Wonderful, Wonderful environment. Everyone is so kind and welcoming. I have been here for about four months and have been loving the learning experience. This is one of the best bank's to work for in DTLA! Everything is very efficient and modern. They have great perks, and lunch+learns, HR, and assistance if you ever need anything. I recommended it to all my colleagues.
Pay is also very competitive, more so than other banks!!!!!Cons
Have to pay for parking
Parking lot is about 1 block away from building (5-8 minute walk)Advice to Management
Great place!!! Keep up the good culture, and attitude. Everyone is really happy here.
City National Bank 2018-06-14 11:20 PDT Helpful (1)
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"Fantastic Company to work for"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at City National Bank full-time (Less than a year)
Pros
The team I worked with was fantastic.
Cons
There were none I can think of.
Advice to Management
Thank you for providing a great place to work for.
City National Bank 2018-11-13 20:07 PST![City National Bank Logo]()
"Great people and place to work"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at City National Bank full-time
Pros
Great place to work with so many smart people.
Cons
Low wages and while there are a lot of smart people they are lazy
City National Bank 2018-12-14 07:47 PST![City National Bank Logo]()
"Overall"
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Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at City National Bank full-time
Pros
Nothing that is observed elsewhere
Cons
Lots of things from technology to management
City National Bank 2018-12-15 02:25 PST![City National Bank Logo]()
"Electronic Document Administrator"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at City National Bank full-time
Pros
Professional work environment. Excellent culture.
Cons
The specific department I was in was not managed very w
Advice to Management
Be aware of consistent similar messages and comments stemming from colleagues from the same department regarding their immediate manager.
City National Bank 2018-11-02 14:36 PDT![City National Bank Logo]()
"Great company to work for once you learn the way of how!"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at City National Bank full-time (More than a year)
Pros
Competitive salary. Not stressful. Lots of support and training classes. Allows the time to build business relationship with your clients. Not easy but achievable sales goals. Allows you to canvas and get new clients. Allows you to wine and dine your potential client for deepening the relationships. Many clients event and opportunities. RB’s have a lot of learning opportunities to be ready for next step.
Cons
When you are hired you are absolutely lost because there is no startup training. There is no central number or website to find out how to resolve your issues. Push for sale yet tough approval systems. Loan center is slow. Out dated technology. Many times people in different department contradict each other.
City National Bank 2018-11-16 07:19 PST![City National Bank Logo]()
"Great company one terrible manager"
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Doesn't RecommendPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at City National Bank full-time (More than 10 years)
Pros
Great company to work for with good affordable benefits and above average pay. Good identity that is evolving and getting better. CNB has a great reputation amongst the business community but technology needs to be improved. I would have stayed longer to retire from CNB if it wasn’t for 1 terrible regional manager.
Cons
Regional manager is forcing out smart, dedicated and hard working employees who have been at CNB longer. Employees should respect their manager not fear them. Turnover is a big problem and the root cause is known but things have not changed. Trying to build a Wells Fargo culture at CNB is toxic and will only lead to lower morale. This is a great company but one person ruined it for me and a lot of my former colleagues.
Advice to Management
Listen to your employees who are leaving in droves because of one person. Correct this issue or more people will leave.
City National Bank 2018-11-11 08:02 PST![City National Bank Logo]()
"Job was not very demanding. It was cookie cutter credit department."
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People were great. There was some office politics, but what company doesn't have any.
Cons
Office politics and some dishonesty from management.
Advice to Management
Focus on challenging employees and promoting their growth.
City National Bank 2018-10-30 07:36 PDT![City National Bank Logo]()
"Loved this company"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOPros
Great people, got a lot of great experience!
Cons
I loved the company no cons
City National Bank 2018-10-08 19:46 PDT![City National Bank Logo]()
"Position over sold"
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Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookNo opinion of CEOI worked at City National Bank full-time
Pros
Colleagues at City National were very kind
Cons
Interviewed for a direct hire position. Was promised a specific salary plus bonus upon hire as well as a specific job description and remote work. Role got switched to a contract to hire prior to my last interview. I was told the contract to hire was just a logistic due to timing of budget and I would be converted over in three months time. When I came on board I was treated as a contractor and did not get assigned the duties of my job description or allowed the remote work promised. Instead, I was assigned entry level tasks vs the senior engineering and management training I expected. Management did not seem to communicate my job role, trajectory and salary to higher ups or colleagues and I was asked to end my contract early by upper management without communication from my direct superior.
Advice to Management
Better communication between management.
Better treatment of contract workers.
Follow through with promises made during the hiring process.City National Bank 2018-10-30 09:18 PDT
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City National Bank Response
Jun 18, 2018 – City National Bank
We’re so happy that you’re here. City National IS a great place to work. The people and values are at the heart of our exceptional culture.
We agree--the 400 S Flower lot is very convenient for colleagues who prefer to drive to City National’s downtown LA office. We’re pleased to be able to subsidize the cost for colleagues, a perk that isn’t offered by many companies in downtown LA.
Welcome to the team and keep the feedback coming!
Sharon Tarasoff
VP, Mgr HR Administration... MoreLess