CRA Administration Officer (NE)

About the role

Responsible for the creation of in-depth analyses of bank CRA performance, including recommendations on how to improve performance - lending, investments, and services.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a backup for other department positions when others are out of the office (Analysts and Assistant Manager) when needed.
• Performs secondary reviews and ensures accuracy of CRA data as necessary for the three CRA performance tests.
• Ensures that all department policies and procedures are updated in a timely manner.
• Represents the Bank and CRA team at various community events and bank sponsored events.
• Along with the SVP, Director of Community Development, be actively involved in the annual Risk Control Self-Assessment.
• Makes sure to monitor reports and prepare quarterly performance analysis, annual self-assessment, strategic plan, and annual loan goals.
• This documentation will be presented by the SVP, Director of Community Development at the Risk & Compliance Committee, Enterprise Risk Management and Internal Control Committee meetings.
• Coordinates the preparation and distribution of meeting materials for the Community Advisory Committee meetings.
• Prepares and distributes meeting minutes for these meetings as well as be a regular attendee at these meetings.
• Takes a very active role in the implementation of various special projects that will positively impact the CRA program, such as the Dodd Frank Section 1071, and changes to CRA regulations.
• Performs other special projects, as assigned by the SVP, Director of Community Development to include but not limited to the declined small business loan referral program and Supplier Diversity.
• Maintains current information for the Intranet, Public File, Bulletin, forms and charts.
• Affixes to CRA activity performance tracking in other areas as needed.
• Completes assigned training courses in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree is preferable in Business, Accounting, or Finance.
• Experience: Minimum of three years of banking experience. Some working knowledge of accounting or loan underwriting. CRA knowledge is a plus. Knowledge of CRA software and SharePoint preferred.
• Skills/Ability: Strong computer skills; proficient with Microsoft Office products. Takes initiative, works independently with minimal supervision, and consistently meets deliverable dates. Professional, able to effectively interact with all levels of the Bank as well as with external partners. Good organization and analytical skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Highly organized, results-oriented with strong attention to detail and good follow-through skills. Enthusiastic and self-motivated. Willingness to work overtime occasionally to accomplish and meet deadlines, and to attend CRA activities. Ability to work offsite to perform service hours and attend CRA activities.

Other Details

Pay: $33.65 – $48.08 / hour Pay determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location.

Benefits: Cathay Bank offers its full-time employees a competitive benefits package which is a significant part of their total compensation. It is our goal to provide employees with a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs which includes, coverage for medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts (FSAs), health saving account (HSA) with company contributions, voluntary coverages, and 401(k).

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