Senior Lending Relationship Manager (FVP/SVP)

Cathay Bank in

Santa Monica (CA)

On-site

USD 155,000 - 210,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Long-term disability insurance
FSAs and HSA

Job summary

Cathay Bank in Santa Monica seeks a high-caliber Relationship Manager to drive new loan client acquisition and oversee portfolio management. The role blends business development with underwriting oversight, requiring strong communication with underwriters and loan staff to deliver timely credit decisions.

Ideal candidates have 5–7 years in commercial lending, deep knowledge of credit policy and risk management, and cross-sell capabilities.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in related field.
  • 5–7 years of commercial lending and banking experience.
  • Strong loan negotiation and underwriting experience.
  • Extensive knowledge of bank policy, risk management and underwriting requirements.
  • Cross-sell banking products across commercial and specialty groups.
  • Proficient in PC; excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and bring new loan clients with annual targets.
  • Negotiate and structure primary loan terms; circulate concept memo.
  • Coordinate CCR preparation with underwriters and staff.
  • Present CCR to approval authorities; ensure accuracy of content.
  • Review loan documents for accuracy and compliance.
  • Manage closing process and client experience.
  • Monitor credit quality and risk rating of portfolio.

Skills

Loan negotiation
Underwriting
Credit policy knowledge
Cross-sell banking products
Verbal & written communication
Multitasking
Bilingual (English/Mandarin or Canton)

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Cathay Bank in Santa Monica seeks a high-caliber Relationship Manager to drive new loan client acquisition and oversee portfolio management. The role blends business development with underwriting oversight, requiring strong communication with underwriters and loan staff to deliver timely credit decisions.

Ideal candidates have 5–7 years in commercial lending, deep knowledge of credit policy and risk management, and cross-sell capabilities.

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