Cathay Bank

VP, Client Service Manager

Cathay Bank$85K — $125K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in client service at a mid-sized or large bank.
  • Familiarity with CRM and lending systems, preferably FIS platform.
  • Strong grasp of banking operations, treasury management, and credit products.
  • Bachelor's degree in business preferred, but not required.
  • Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and enhance relationships with commercial clients.
  • Execute transactions ensuring operational excellence and compliance.
  • Lead client onboarding and service implementation with team collaboration.
  • Cross-sell and recommend banking products tailored to client needs.
  • Effectively resolve complex client service issues in a timely manner.
  • Ensure client satisfaction and monitor service levels for portfolio growth.
  • Develop and maintain cross-divisional relationships for comprehensive client solutions.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
  • Life and long-term disability insurance.
  • Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) and health savings account (HSA) with contributions.
  • 401(k) plan to support retirement savings.
  • Potential eligibility for discretionary bonuses.
Full Job Description
GENERAL SUMMARY

The AVP/VP, Client Service Manager is responsible for establishing and managing relationships with commercial clients, providing exceptional internal and external client service, and is critical to enhancing the overall client experience at Cathay Bank for our commercial banking and assigned clients.

DIRECT REPORTS

The incumbent may have one or more direct report -Client Service Officer(s)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Execute transactions and approvals, focusing on operational excellence and due diligence.
  • Retain and grow relationships by serving as the primary contact for clients as it relates to relationship management activities, day-to-day transactions and service-related matters.
  • In partnership with Relationship Managers and other Team Members, execute new client onboarding and implementation of products and services.
  • Recommend, cross-sell, and coordinate the implementation of all deposit, treasury management, wealth, and international products and services that best compliment the client and their business.
  • Proactively and professionally manage complex client servicing needs and provide prompt follow-up.
  • Quickly and efficiently resolve client concerns, assist team members, and appropriately escalate complex or sensitive matters.
  • Accountable for the satisfaction, retention, and growth of a portfolio through client ownership.
  • Consistently engage with assigned clients to measure service levels, learn more about the client and their business, schedule appointments and discuss new opportunities.
  • Internally, develop cross divisional relationships and collaborate with partners to fully understand client needs and provide the best client centric solutions.
  • Exhibit confidence in identifying, evaluating, and managing decisions/situations to limit Risk to the Bank while proactively managing client expectations.
  • Approves check, wires, and client requests within assigned authority limits.
  • Maintain the integrity of client data within all bank files and systems.
  • Onboard, cross train and effectively coach New Team members and direct reports.
  • Participate or lead divisional and area projects and initiatives as appropriate.


QUALIFICATIONS
  • Education: College degree in business-related discipline preferred but not required.
  • Experience:
    • 3- 5 or more years of experience at a mid-size or large lending institution in a similar or parallel role.
    • Experience with windows-based applications; (Excel, Word, Power Point, Adobe, etc.), CRM, and Lending Systems.
    • Experience with FIS Platform preferable but not required.
    • Strong knowledge of products and services typically offered to commercial clients.
    • Strong knowledge of Banking Operations, Treasury Management, Wealth Management, Credit Products and Underwriting Guidelines.
    • Work independently, effectively, and concurrently manage competing priorities.
  • Skills/Ability:
    • Ability to manage, prioritize, plan, and develop strategic plans for the department.
    • Works with an appropriate sense of urgency and immediacy.
    • Strong professional verbal, written, and presentation skills.
    • Strong knowledge and understanding of applicable business organizations.
    • Full knowledge of standard business software; demonstrated project management, organizational and analytical skills.
    • Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
    • Strong personal attributes to complete goals and resolve issues in a competitive and changing environment.
    • Ability to work collaboratively with team members.
    • Must be familiar with and in compliance with all applicable bank regulations, and adhere to bank policies, procedures, and processes.


OTHER DETAILS

$85,000 - $125,000 / 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.
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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