Portfolio Specialist

Hanmi Financial Corporation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Vacation leave

Holiday pay

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Hanmi Financial Corporation in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Portfolio Specialist to support Commercial, C&I, Real Estate Lending and Commercial Equipment Leasing clients. You will help manage loan portfolios, assist with post-closing items, and ensure adherence to bank policies and regulatory requirements.

duties include handling inquiries, preparing loan modifications, monitoring taxes and insurance, and producing portfolio reports for audits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and at least 2 years of related experience and/or training. Work related experience must consist of SBA Lending.
• Intermediate skills in computer terminal and personal computer operation, mainframe computer system, word processing, typing and spreadsheet software programs to meet the needs of the position.
• Intermediate math skills; ability to calculate interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages; balance accounts; add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals; locate routine mathematical errors; compute rate, ratio and percent, including the drafting and interpretation of bar graphs.
• Exceptional verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions and instruct others, train personnel, write reports, correspondence and procedures, and speak clearly to customers and employees.

Responsibilities

• Receive and handle a variety of customer inquiries and service requests including maintenance of logs.
• Provide assistance to Portfolio Officers and/or the Team Leader to manage post-closing issues including preparation and handling of loan modifications, extensions, assumptions, and collection of annual financial statements and insurances
• Monitor borrowers with flood insurance and delinquent property taxes
• Follow up on past due payments and maturing loan
• Prepare late charge waivers and process payoff requests
• Prepare periodic loan portfolio reports for audit and management
• Send out default letters, conducts site inspections and interviews.

Skills

SBA Lending

Customer service

Financial calculations

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Team coordination

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Mainframe

Excel

Word processing

Typing

Job description

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Full-Time Headquarters, Los Angeles, CA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 2118

Salary Range: $40,000.00 To $65,000.00 Annually

SUMMARY

The Portfolio Specialist is responsible for assisting with the Commercial, C&I, Real Estate Lending and Commercial Equipment Leasing clients and prospects loan portfolio.

Ensures compliance with established Bank policies and procedures. Demonstrates knowledge of, adherence to, monitoring and responsibility for compliance with state and federal regulations and laws as they pertain to this position including but not limited to the following: GLBA (Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act), Regulation Z (Truth in Lending Act), Regulation DD (Truth in Savings Act) Regulation B (Equal Credit Opportunity Act), Dodd–Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Dodd Frank Act), Elder Abuse Laws, Bank Secrecy Act in conjunction with the USA PATRIOT Act, Anti-Money Laundering and Customer Information Program, Right to Financial Privacy Act (state and federal) and Community Reinvestment Act.

REQUIRED DUTIES

• 1.Receive and handle a variety of customer inquiries and service requests including maintenance of logs.
• 2.Provide assistance to Portfolio Officers and/or the Team Leader to manage post-closing issues including preparation and handling of loan modifications, extensions, assumptions, and collection of annual financial statements and insurances
• 3.Monitor borrowers with flood insurance and delinquent property taxes
• 4.Follow up on past due payments and maturing loan
• 5.Prepare late charge waivers and process payoff requests
• 6.Prepare periodic loan portfolio reports for audit and management
• 7.Send out default letters, conducts site inspections and interviews.
• 8.Prepare Special Assets Transfer Memos to transfer files to Special Assets for extensive servicing and workout
• 9.Maintain knowledge of the Bank’s underwriting and lending guidelines
• 10.Ensure all loans comply with regulatory requirements
• 11.Assist with various projects and other operational duties.
• 12.Deliver excellent service to customers both inside and outside the Bank
• 13.Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works ethically and with integrity; upholds organizational values; accepts responsibility for own actions.
• 14.Demonstrates knowledge of and adherence to EEO policy; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; educates others on the value of diversity; promotes working environment free of harassment of any type; builds a diverse workforce and supports affirmative action.
• 15.Follows policies and procedures; completes tasks correctly and on time; supports the company’s goals and values.
• 16.Performs the position safely, without endangering the health or safety to themselves or others and will be expected to report potentially unsafe conditions. The employee shall comply with occupational safety and health standards and all rules, regulations and orders issued pursuant to the OSHA Act of 1970, which are applicable to one’s own actions and conduct.
• 17.Performs duties specific to the position and other functions as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma and at least 2 years of related experience and/or training. Work related experience must consist of SBA Lending.
• Intermediate skills in computer terminal and personal computer operation, mainframe computer system, word processing, typing and spreadsheet software programs to meet the needs of the position.
• Intermediate math skills; ability to calculate interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages; balance accounts; add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals; locate routine mathematical errors; compute rate, ratio and percent, including the drafting and interpretation of bar graphs.
• Exceptional verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions and instruct others, train personnel, write reports, correspondence and procedures, and speak clearly to customers and employees.
• Thorough understanding of management procedures; ability to plan department or Company activities (setting objectives, developing strategies, budgeting, and developing policies and procedures); initiative to organize various functions necessary to accomplish department or Company activities; effectively staff (selecting, training and developing employees); directing employees towards the desired objectives (delegating, motivating, resolving problems); controlling the function (developing performance standards, measuring results, taking corrective action and rewarding employees as appropriate).
• Ability to deal with complex problems involving multiple facets and variables in non-standardized situations.
• Ability to work with no supervision while performing duties.

Pay $40,000 - $65,000 per year. The salary reflects the full, reasonably expected salary range for this position. Salary is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. Successful candidates may be eligible for bonus, stock, commissions, and incentives at the Company’s sole discretion.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, which vary depending on the position ultimately offered.

• All employees are offered paid sick time off.
• Depending on the position offered, benefits packages may include vacation leave;
• paid holidays;
• medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance packages for employees and dependents;
• various other voluntary benefit offers, and optional retirement accounts.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or military or Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The application window for this position is expected to close on December 29, 2026.