Cathay Bank

AVP Credit Analysis Officer

Cathay Bank$95K — $110K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or related field; MBA preferred.
  • 3-5 years experience in complex commercial credit analysis (C&I or ABL transactions).
  • Proficient in financial statement analysis, cash flow analysis, and loan structuring.
  • Minimum 3-5 years of experience authoring credit approval reports.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to present clear recommendations.

Responsibilities

  • Review existing and new loan exposures; evaluate credit structure and financial information.
  • Contact borrowers for additional details about loan requests as directed by management.
  • Periodically evaluate collateral to reduce credit exposure.
  • Recommend creative credit structures that meet profitability and risk standards.
  • Author credit approval analysis reports for loan considerations.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Bank lending policies and regulations.
  • Identify and escalate potential credit issues to management.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
  • Life and long-term disability insurance available.
  • Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) and health savings account (HSA) with company contributions.
  • Voluntary coverages available for additional protection.
  • 401(k) retirement plan options.
Full Job Description
GENERAL SUMMARY

Participates in the loan management process by providing credit and loan analytical expertise with a focus on C&I/ABL transactions to a team of Commercial Loan Officers. Analyzes prospective loan transactions and credit worthiness of borrowers. Prepares credit analysis and provides opinions and recommendations regarding proposed credit and potential risks to both the credit and collateral securing the transactions. Ensures all due diligence, financial and background evaluation is complete and thorough on a loan request so credit approval can be considered.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Reviews existing and new loan exposures, proposed extensions of credit and financial information; evaluates credit structure and terms; determines sources and uses of funds; analyzes industry data, competitive factors, historical performance, projected results, risks, and mitigating factors.
  • At the direction of the Team Manager and/or in concert with the Account Officer, contacts borrowers directly, as appropriate, for additional information and details related to loan request or clarification of financial materials and resources.
  • Reviews and evaluates collateral periodically to minimize credit exposure.
  • Recommends credit alternatives and creative ways to structure credits ensuring that transactions are within profitability and portfolio risk standards.
  • Authors credit approval analysis report.
  • Maintains up-to-date knowledge on all Bank lending policies and regulations.
  • Confers with the appropriate Bank personnel regarding new/existing lending requirements and regulations.
  • Reviews risk grading as appropriate to credit analysis to identify potential credit issues.
  • Escalates potential credit issues to Team Manager, Division Manager and Account Officer.


QUALIFICATIONS

  • Education: College degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics or related field preferred. MBA a plus. Some level of accounting coursework is required.
  • Experience: Working knowledge of credit, accounting, credit procedures and financial statement analysis. 3-5 years of working experience in analyzing and underwriting varying levels of complex commercial credit (C&I or ABL transactions), which includes analyzing financial statements, cash flow analysis, familiarity with various industries, collateral issues and values, loan structuring and analysis of guarantor personal financial statements and tax returns. Minimum 3-5 years of actual authorship of credit approval report.
  • Skills/Ability: Good knowledge of commercial credit policies and procedures. Excellent organizational and analytical skills. Good verbal and written communication skills to present clear and precise recommendations based upon analysis of a loan structure and request. Ability to work independently and in teams and interact effectively with most levels of Bank personnel and outside contacts. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and financial spreading program such as CASH Insight.


OTHER DETAILS
$95,000 - $110,000 / year
Pay determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location.
This position may be eligible for a discretionary bonus.

Cathay Bank offers its full-time employees a competitive benefits package which is a significant part of their total compensation. It is our goal to provide employees with a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs which includes, coverage for medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts (FSAs), health saving account (HSA) with company contributions, voluntary coverages, and 401(k).

About Cathay Bank

Cathay Bank is a regional bank that provides personal and commercial banking services. The bank offers checking and savings accounts, loans, credit cards, and other financial services. Cathay Bank serves customers in California, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Texas, and Washington. The bank was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in El Monte, California.
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Size
1,156 employees
Market Cap
$3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$228.8 million
5 Year Trend
+6%
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