Cathay Bank

FVP, Portfolio Manager

Cathay Bank$142K — $166K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • College degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field preferred.
  • 5-7 years (VP) or 7-10 years (FVP) of experience in analyzing and underwriting complex commercial credit.
  • Strong knowledge of credit, accounting, credit procedures and financial statement analysis.
  • Excellent organizational, analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and financial spreading programs.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor and manage the credit quality of the loan portfolio in collaboration with SRMs and Team Managers.
  • Ensure proper risk rating of each credit based on the Bank's risk rating system.
  • Maintain and grow existing client relationships while cross-selling Bank's products and services.
  • Oversee credit underwriting and origination of new credits from the existing client base.
  • Collaborate with loan support staff to prepare Credit Commitment Reports.
  • Evaluate potential credit quality issues to maximize credit quality and minimize risk.
  • Ensure compliance with Bank regulatory and credit requirements with a focus on customer service.

Benefits

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

Portfolio Manager ("PM") is responsible for maintaining and monitoring existing commercial loan portfolio and work closely with the SRM who owns the relationship of these accounts. PM is expected to maintain close contact with these clients and leverage the relationship to identify and bring in additional new business opportunities, both in loans and Bank's other products and services. PM is expected to provide "best-in-class" service to these loan clients while following established Bank's policies and procedures. Prepares credit analysis and provides opinions and recommendations regarding proposed and loan portfolio credits and potential risks to both the credit profile and collateral securing the transactions, including entering information into nCino, and analyzing cash spread reports. Ensures all due diligence and background evaluation is complete and thorough on a loan request so credit approval .

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • PM is to work closely with SRM(s) and Team Managers on the assigned loan portfolio by monitoring and managing the credit quality of such portfolio.
  • Review to ensure each credit is properly risk rated based on the Bank's risk rating system.
  • Maintain and grow existing client relationships, cross-sell Bank's other products and services.
  • Specifically accountable for credit underwriting and origination of new credits from the existing client base, portfolio monitoring, renewals, amendments and annual reviews.
  • Work with designated underwriter, loan assistants and other loan support staff to prepare the Credit Commitment Report ("CCR").
  • Reviews client's accounts and portfolios in order to identify, evaluate and determine the appropriate course of action on potential credit quality issues in order to maximize credit quality and minimize risk and potential loss to the Bank.
  • Ensure compliance with Bank, regulatory and credit requirements with emphasis on best-in-class customer service while adhering to required timeframes from the client.


QUALIFICATIONS

  • Education: College degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field preferred. Foundational knowledge of accounting principles or relevant experience applying accounting concepts (coursework preferred).
  • Experience:
    • Must have a minimum 5-7 years (VP level) or minimum 7-10 years (FVP level) of working experience in analyzing and underwriting varying levels of complex commercial credit, which includes analyzing company and personal financial statements, tax returns, cash flows, various industries, field exams, collateral issues and values, and loan structures.
    • Working knowledge of credit, accounting, credit procedures and financial statement analysis.
  • Skills/Ability: Strong knowledge of commercial credit policies and procedures. Excellent organizational and analytical skills. Strong 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 all levels of Bank personnel and outside contacts. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and financial spreading programs.


OTHER DETAILS

$142K - $166K / 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.
Learn more about Cathay Bank
Size
1,156 employees
Market Cap
$3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$228.8 million
5 Year Trend
+6%
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