VP, Risk Appetite & Reporting Manager
Company: Cathay General Bancorp
Location: El Monte
Posted on: February 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Are you enthusiastic, highly motivated, and have a strong work
ethic? If yes, come join our team! At Cathay Bank – we strive to
provide a caring culture that supports your aspirations and
success. We believe people are our most valuable asset and we
proudly foster growth and development empowering you to achieve
your professional goals. We have thrived for 60 years and
persevered through many economic cycles due to our team members’
drive and optimism. Together we can make a difference in the
financial future of our communities. GENERAL SUMMARY The VP, Risk
Appetite & Reporting Manager will be part of Cathay Bank’s
Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) team in the Second Line of
Defense. This critical role will lead the design, execution, and
continuous enhancement of the Bank’s risk appetite program and
enterprise-level risk reporting. The Risk Appetite & Reporting
Manager will be responsible for the execution and support of
specific elements and ongoing refinement of the Bank’s ERM
function, to include the management and reporting of risk appetite
metrics at the board and management levels, development and
execution of the Bank’s Risk Identification program with the goal
of working across the Bank to identify and manage the Bank’s top
and emerging risks, and risk reporting across risk disciplines. To
support this role, and in alignment to the Bank’s Risk Management
Framework, Risk Appetite & Reporting Manager develops and
implements the policies and procedures required to support
effective risk management programs. DIRECT REPORTS The incumbent
manages a team. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Responsible for executing
Risk Appetite across the Bank, guiding Risk Appetite Metric (RAM)
and Key Risk Indicator (KRI) development, implementation, and
reporting. • Establish and maintain processes for Risk Appetite
monitoring and escalation, leveraging appropriate systems and
tools. • Develop, manage, and enhance relevant policies and
procedures in alignment with the Bank’s Risk Management Framework
and Risk Appetite Statement. • Own and enhance enterprise-level
risk reporting to risk committees and develop and maintain
board-level reports, analytics, and trends. • Design comprehensive
risk dashboards, heatmaps, and narrative analyses that provide
actionable insights and reflect the Bank’s risk profile. • Ensure
reporting is forward-looking, risk-based, and connected to risk
profile, strategic objectives, and Risk Appetite Metrics. • Lead
efforts to enhance automation and data quality in risk reporting
through collaboration with the ERM GRC Integration team. • Maintain
Risk Appetite and Reporting that reflect regulatory guidance and
industry best practices. • Provide meaningful advice and solutions
to the business on how to effectively operationalize Risk Appetite.
• Develop and enhance the Bank-wide Risk Identification program and
effectively integrate the output into actionable decisions. •
Interface with functional and department leaders, providing clear
direction on Bank-wide risk assessment processes, to include Risk
ID. • Communicate across all levels of the organization and produce
comprehensive executive-level risk reports. • Develop and lead
training specific to main areas of focus, such as Risk Appetite,
Risk ID, and the processes outlined in respective policies. •
Manages and provides guidance to the team including writing annual
performance evaluations and providing balanced feedback. Hosts
regular 1:1s to support their development and team meetings.
QUALIFICATIONS Education: • Bachelors or Master’s degree in
Finance, Business Administration, Risk Management, or related
field. Experience: • 5 - 7 years of relevant Financial Sector
experience with particular focus in Risk Management, preferably in
mid to large size U.S. banking institutions. • At least three years
of experience in management. • Experience with risk management
programs, particularly in areas such as risk assessments, risk
appetite and reporting, and general risk management. • Knowledge of
banking regulations and branch operations. • Understanding of how
banks function and the top risks that can directly impact bank
operations, to include experience working with and developing bank
risk taxonomies. • Experience designing and developing risk reports
for risk committees and the Board. Skills/Ability: • Proven
leadership with a strong focus on execution. • Proven record of
delivering high quality results within strict deadlines. •
Self-motivated with an analytical mindset and a drive to develop
new programs. • Strategic thinking and the ability to convert plans
into action. • Strong ability to operate in an environment of
change. • Strong interpersonal skills. • Ability to present complex
information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences. • Ability
to build and expand trusting relationships and partnerships. •
Ability to lead a small, high-performance team. • Excellent verbal
and written communication skills; ability to synthesize and present
complex information clearly • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
– Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, Teams.
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