GENERAL SUMMARY

Participates in the loan management process by providing credit and loan analytical expertise to a team of Commercial and Commercial Real Estate Loan Officers. Analyzes prospective loan transactions and credit worthiness of borrowers. Prepares credit analysis and provides opinions and recommendations regarding proposed credit and potential risks. Ensures all due diligence and background evaluation is complete and thorough before credit approval is granted.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Reviews existing loan exposure, 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.
2. At the direction of and/or in concert with the Account Officer, contacts borrowers directly, as appropriate, for additional information and details related to loan request or clarification of financial materials and resources.
3. Reviews and evaluates collateral periodically to minimize credit exposure.
4. Recommends credit alternatives and creative ways to structure credits ensuring that transactions are within profitability and portfolio risk standards. Authors credit approval analysis report.
5. Maintains up-to-date knowledge on all Bank lending policies and regulations. Confers with the appropriate Bank personnel regarding new/existing lending requirements and regulations.
6. 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 issues. Escalates potential credit issues to Department Manager and Account Officer.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: College degree in Business Administration or a related field and/or;
• Experience: 3~5 years of experience in analyzing or underwriting medium sized and moderately-complex commercial credit, which includes analyzing financial statements, cash flow analysis, familiarity with various industries, collateral issues and values, loan structuring and guarantor personal financial statements and tax returns.
• Skills/Ability: Excellent knowledge of commercial credit policies and procedures. Excellent credit analysis and accounting skills. Strong ability to communicate skillfully and effectively in both verbal/written forms. Good organizational skills. Ability to assume responsibility and accountability for decision making. Ability to work well independently and in teams and interact effectively with all levels of Bank personnel and outside contacts. Works with the Account Officers in structuring creative deals and determining alternative approaches.

HOW TO APPLY: Please send resume with salary expectation (or salary history) to jobs@cathaybank.com.

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