Pat Sziszak

Pat Sziszak currently supports Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Risk Management at Citizens, focusing on de-risking the commercial real estate loan portfolio to maintain quality and protect the bank's capital. Prior roles include Risk Advisory at Grant Thornton LLP, where oversight of project management and compliance took priority, and Vice President at CIT, managing non-performing loans to maximize recovery. Experience also encompasses a Credit Portfolio Assistant Vice President position at Mizuho, conducting credit risk assessments, and lead underwriting at Provident Bank, focusing on commercial real estate and industrial loans. Earlier career steps included roles at BMO Capital Markets, Moody's Investors Service, and tutoring at Rutgers University, highlighting a robust foundation in finance with a B.S. in Finance from Rutgers Business School and ongoing education at New York University in Bankruptcy, Workouts, and Reorganization.