VP and Loan Manager

Hawaii National Bank•Honolulu, HI

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Loan Manager plays a key leadership role in growing and maintaining a high-quality loan portfolio while ensuring strong credit standards. This position supports the oversight and performance of the Corporate Banking, Commercial Real Estate, and Retail Lending departments, contributing to strategic direction, operational efficiency, and staff development. The role involves guiding loan officers in managing complex credits, resolving problem loans, and developing products and marketing strategies to drive loan growth. Additionally, the Loan Manager participates in customer relationship management, supports training and development of lending staff, and helps establish and enforce loan policies, procedures, and risk grading standards. The position also contributes to organizational goals by promoting sound lending practices, maintaining regulatory compliance, enhancing the bank’s competitive position, and supporting community and economic development initiatives.

Requirements

Substantial experience in lending, typically around 10 years
Strong knowledge of loan administration, credit analysis, and regulatory compliance
In-depth understanding of lending practices, accounting principles, and banking regulations
Ability to analyze and structure complex credit transactions
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to lead, train, and develop staff effectively
Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
Sound judgment in risk assessment
Ability to delegate and perform under pressure
Results-driven mindset
Commitment to maintain competitiveness within the financial services industry

Nice To Haves

College degree in business or finance is preferred, though equivalent experience may be considered

Responsibilities

Oversight and performance of the Corporate Banking, Commercial Real Estate, and Retail Lending departments
Contributing to strategic direction, operational efficiency, and staff development
Guiding loan officers in managing complex credits
Resolving problem loans
Developing products and marketing strategies to drive loan growth
Participating in customer relationship management
Supporting training and development of lending staff
Establishing and enforcing loan policies, procedures, and risk grading standards
Promoting sound lending practices
Maintaining regulatory compliance
Enhancing the bank’s competitive position
Supporting community and economic development initiatives