Sr. Relationship Banker

Cathay General Bancorp•Los Angeles, CA

52d•$25 - $28

About The Position

Responsible for primarily opening new accounts, cross-selling bank products/services, referring customers to other areas of the bank as appropriate, and resolving customer service issues. As needed, will process teller transactions and provide operational support. Process transactions with accuracy and efficiency while delivering an overall professional and exceptional customer experience. Follow regulations and bank security procedures to protect customers as well as minimize risk to the bank.

Requirements

2 or more years of new accounts, sales, cash handling, retail experience and/or relevant banking experience required.
PC literate and typing proficient. Previous experience with data entry, 10-key, banking software, and Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook a plus.
Detail-oriented and organized - can multi-task, work well under pressure and follow through on commitments.
Excellent interpersonal, listening, and communication skills - can make personal connections, engage and educate the customer, ask open-ended questions, listen to establish trust and build lasting relationships.
Demonstrated ability to apply strong critical thinking and problem solving skills to a variety of situations and create action plans.
Demonstrated ability to assess customer needs, provide appropriate solutions or recommendations, and optimize sales opportunities to new and existing customers.
Ability to work independently and as part of team.
Ability to give and receive feedback to improve skills and job knowledge.
Able to work weekends and extended hours as required to meet business demands
Required to obtain MLO (Mortgage Loan Originator) status to originate mortgage loans. Must possess an active registration or be eligible for registration under the Nationwide Licensing System & Registry (NMLS) within 6 months of hire or designation as a Senior Relationship Banker.
May obtain (optional) appropriate State(s) Life & Health Insurance License(s), FINRA Series 6 & 63 or Series 7 & 65 within 12 months of hire or designation as a Senior Relationship Banker.
Able and willing to commute as required for business needs.

Nice To Haves

College degree in business, accounting or finance preferred, but not required.
Bilingual English/Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonese) preferred.
PC literate and typing proficient. Previous experience with data entry, 10-key, banking software, and Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook a plus.

Responsibilities

Identify sales opportunities to cross-sell bank products and services to ensure customers' financial goals are met.
Provide quality personalized customer service, maintain frequent customer contact to expand relationships and ensure customer retention.
Maintain open communication with Bank business partners and make referrals as appropriate (e.g. Financial Advisors, Commercial Lenders).
Proactively support branch new business promotions.
Originate and process mortgage loans.
Achieve assigned sales goals.
Independently perform all aspects of new account opening procedures for all bank products/services.
Answer customer inquiries, make appropriate financial solutions and recommendations and assist with problem resolution.
Perform customer service functions such as check orders, change of address, return mail processing, supersede signature cards, and other account maintenance changes.
Maintain confidentiality of customer information as well as Bank proprietary information.
Perform deposits and withdrawal transactions.
Reconcile and balance teller cash drawer.
Process outgoing wires.
Essential functions of Safe Deposit box (e.g. entry, opening, maintenance).
Assist customers with problem resolution.
Assist in ATM balancing.
Detect and report fraudulent or suspicious activities by completing BSA reporting as required, Currency Transactions Reports or Monetary Instrument Reports.