Loan Support Officer

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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.

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GENERAL SUMMARY

Following established policies and department procedures, support Loan Officers in client service and loan processing.  Assist in monitoring and training assistant-level staff.

DIRECT REPORTS

This position has no direct reports.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Support the lending team’s client service and loan processing.
• Coordinate with internal and external units (e.g., loan documentation department, loan servicing department, title, escrow, borrower, broker) to close commercial real estate loans.
• Provide quality client service and follow up on outstanding items.
• Prepare required disclosure information within designated time frames.
• Ensure compliance with Bank, regulatory and credit requirements with emphasis on quality client service while adhering to given deadlines
• Assist with mentoring and training loan assistants.
• Assist in monitoring loan covenants and insurance.
• Upload loan-related documents to imaging system.
• Prepare periodic reports.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: College graduate with a major in accounting, finance, or business preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 2-3 years of corporate commercial lending and banking experience with good knowledge of lending regulations, loan funding/closing, and credit/underwriting practices.
• Skills/Ability: PC Good verbal and written communication skills. 
• Organized and detail oriented. Good knowledge of Bank’s credit underwriting policies and approval process for assigned loans.  Ability to manage loan funding/closing and complex loan issues. 
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high production environment.  Strong financial analysis and accounting skills.

ON-GOING TRAINING

Each team member is required to complete all required training including Compliance and Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering training suitable to his or her position within the Bank.

 Other Details:

Pay Range: $28.85 to $36.06/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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