CRA Outreach & Community Impact Specialist

Cathay Bank; El Monte (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Full benefits package

Job summary

Cathay Bank is seeking a CRA Programs Specialist to ensure Satisfactory CRA performance by conducting outreach with nonprofits, CDFIs, and banking customers across assessment areas.

You will plan and monitor CRA activities, document service hours, prepare quarterly reports, and support the bank's CRA compliance program. This role emphasizes stakeholder collaboration, data accuracy, and timely training completion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance preferred.
• 3–5+ years in banking, community development, lending, or CRA-related experience.
• Experience leading community partnerships and public-facing programs.

Responsibilities

• Obtain a Satisfactory rating for CRA in the lending and services tests.
• Develop and maintain relationships with nonprofits and CDFIs for CRA opportunities.
• Coordinate external and internal CRA outreach to improve lending to LMI borrowers.
• Review CRA service activities and document hours, reports, and plans.
• Provide district admins with accurate status on region service hours vs goals.
• Supervise community outreach events including homebuyer workshops and scholarships.
• Manage marketing approvals for gala sponsorships and track attendance.
• Attend at least 12 awards events annually representing the Bank.
• Maintain and update CRA information and the CRA Connect site.
• Assist with CRA activity performance tracking and complete training on time.

Skills

MS Office

Communication

Organization

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Cathay Bank is seeking a CRA Programs Specialist to ensure Satisfactory CRA performance by conducting outreach with nonprofits, CDFIs, and banking customers across assessment areas.

You will plan and monitor CRA activities, document service hours, prepare quarterly reports, and support the bank's CRA compliance program. This role emphasizes stakeholder collaboration, data accuracy, and timely training completion.