Loan Portfolio Officer

Posted Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 8:00 AM

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.

Following established policies and procedures, the Loan Portfolio Officer is responsible for maintaining and monitoring the existing portfolio and growing/developing the client relationship. Work with the Underwriting Department to provide required information for loan underwriting on both new and renewal credits. Product types include all facets of commercial loans and construction loans.

• Under the direction of the Team Manager, maintain and monitor a loan portfolio which includes evaluating, recommending and structuring loans; monitoring quarterly financial statements, and addressing any issues; as well as recommending loan amendments and renewals based on client needs.
• Ensure compliance with Bank, regulatory and credit requirements with emphasis on quality client service.
• Prepare and review various reports such as credit underwriting documents, compliance checks, financial spreads, past due reports, tickler reports, exception reports, and pipeline reports, etc.
• Assist clients and follow up on outstanding items such as analyzing client financial statements and verifying covenant compliance.
• May assist with training of loan assistants.

• Education:
  
  College graduate with major in business, finance, or accounting preferred.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum 2 years of experience in corporate commercial lending in credit analysis or portfolio management required. Thorough knowledge of lending regulations and underwriting practices preferred.
• Skills/Ability: PC proficient. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Bilingual (English/Mandarin or Cantonese) a plus. Organized and detail oriented. Good credit knowledge of Bank’s credit underwriting policies and approval process for assigned loan. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high production environment. Strong financial analysis and accounting skills.

$26.44 – $38.46 / hour
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).

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