AVP/VP, Portfolio Manager
Company: Cathay General Bancorp
Location: Bellevue
Posted on: January 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Portfolio Manager (“PM”) is responsible for maintaining and
monitoring existing commercial loan portfolio and work closely with
the 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 Bank’s other products and
services. PM is expected to provide “best-in-class” service to
these loan clients while following established Bank’s policies and
procedures. DIRECT REPORTS This incumbent has no direct reports.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • PM is to work closely with SRM(s) and Team
Managers on the assigned loan portfolio by monitoring and managing
the credit quality of such 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”) • Reviews client’s accounts and
portfolios in order to identify, evaluate and determine the
appropriate course of action on potential credit quality issues in
order to maximize credit 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 timeframes from the client.
QUALIFICATIONS Education: • U.S. College graduate with major in
related fields, strongly preferred Experience: • 5-7 years of loan
account relationship management experience, credit underwriting
experience or a combination of both. • Thorough knowledge of
lending regulations and credit/underwriting practices. • Must have
strong loan portfolio management experience. • Must possess strong
loan negotiation (rates, terms, collateral requirements)
experience. • Must possess previous underwriting experience in the
requisite area of commercial lending. • Must have extensive
knowledge and understanding of Bank’s credit policy, risk
management, underwriting requirements and loan servicing. • Must
have strong knowledge and understanding of commercial and specialty
group banking products and services and have demonstrated ability
to cross-sell such products. Skills/Ability: • PC proficient. •
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Bilingual
(English/Mandarin or Cantonese) a plus but not required. • Ability
to work well independently to restructure loans and/or lines of
credits. • Must be organized and detail oriented and able to
multi-task. • Ability to work effectively in a fast paced, high
production and team environment. • Excellent time management skills
and be accustomed to working with deadlines. • Ability to assume
responsibility and accountability for decision-making. Ability to
communicate effectively with all levels of Bank personnel.
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