Vp, Portfolio Manager

People Drive Our Success Are you enthusiastic, highly motivated, and have a strong work ethic? If yes, come join our team At Cathay Bank - we strive to provide a caring culture that supports your aspirations and success. We believe people are our most valuable asset and we proudly foster growth and development empowering you to achieve your professional goals. We have thrived for 60 years and persevered through many economic cycles due to our team members’ drive and optimism. Together we can make a difference in the financial future of our communities. **What our team members are saying**: Video Clip 1 Video Clip 2 Video Clip 3 GENERAL SUMMARY Participates in the loan management process by providing credit and loan analytical expertise with a focus on both syndicated and direct Asset-Based Loans (ABL). Following established policies and departmental procedures, responsible for underwriting simple and complex corporate commercial loans and assisting in maintaining and monitoring the ABL portfolio, including preparation of CCRs and annual reviews. Also, analyzes prospective loan transactions and credit worthiness of potential borrowers. 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 CLX, and analyzing CASH reports. Ensures all due diligence 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. - Reviews and evaluates collateral performance periodically, including field exams and appraisals, 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 and annual review reports. - Maintains up-to-date knowledge on all Bank lending policies and regulations. - Confers with the appropriate Bank personnel regarding lending requirements and regulations. - Supports lending management team by monitoring performance of borrowers, identifying problem credits, and taking a proactive approach toward resolution. - Reviews risk grading on an ongoing basis to identify potential credit profile issues. - Escalates potential credit issues to Team Manager and Division Manager, as needed. QUALIFICATIONS - Education: College degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field preferred. Some level of accounting coursework is required. Prior ABL experience is preferred. - 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, which includes analyzing company and personal financial statements, tax returns, cash flows, various industries, field exams, collateral issues and values, and loan structures. - 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 team members and outside contacts. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and financial spreading programs. OTHER DETAILS $85K - $135K / year Pay determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location. 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). Click here to view the EEO is the Law poster in English. Poster - English Click here to view the EEO is the Law supplement in English.Supplement - English Clic aquí para ver la EEO es la Ley póster en español. Poster - Spanish Clic aquí para ver la EEO es la Ley suplemento en español.Supplement - Spanish 点击这里查看EEO是法律海报的中文Poster - Chinese 点击这里查看EEO是法律和补充條例的中文"Supplement - Chinese