FVP, Portfolio Manager

General Summary

Portfolio Manager (PM) is responsible for maintaining and monitoring existing commercial loan portfolio and working closely with the Senior Relationship Manager (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 the Bank's other products and services.

PM is expected to provide "best-in-class" service to these loan clients while following established Bank policies and procedures.

Essential Functions

• Work closely with SRMs and Team Managers on the assigned loan portfolio by monitoring and managing the credit quality of the 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).

• Review client accounts and portfolios to identify, evaluate and determine appropriate actions on potential credit quality issues to maximize 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 time frames from the client.

Qualifications

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Education:

College graduate with major in related fields.

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Experience:

- 7‑10 years of loan account relationship management experience, credit underwriting experience or a combination of both. Thorough knowledge of lending regulations and credit/underwriting practices.
- Strong loan portfolio management experience.
- Strong loan negotiation (rates, terms, collateral requirements) experience.
- Previous underwriting experience in commercial lending.
- Extensive knowledge of Bank's credit policy, risk management, underwriting requirements and loan servicing.
- Strong knowledge and understanding of commercial and specialty group banking products and services and ability to cross‑sell.

• Skills/Ability: PC proficient. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Bilingual (English/Mandarin or Cantonese) a plus but not required. Ability to work independently, restructure loans and/or lines of credit. Organized, detail oriented, multi‑tasking, fast‑paced, high production environment. Excellent time management and deadline focus. Decision‑making accountability. Effective communication with all levels of Bank personnel.

Other Details

$130K - $170K / year
Pay determined based on job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, and location.
This position may be eligible for a discretionary bonus.

Benefits

Cathay Bank offers its full‑time employees a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and long‑term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts (FSAs), health savings account (HSA) with company contributions, voluntary coverages and 401(k). It is our goal to provide employees with a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

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