Commercial Banking Associate (International Banking)

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First Hawaiian Bank is currently seeking a bilingual (English and Japanese), detail-oriented, analytical Commercial Banking Associate to join our International Banking Department.

Compensation:

The annual salary range for this role is $50,000-$75,000/year; commensurate with experience.

The successful candidate will be hired for the level of the position that aligns with their experience.

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday 8:00AM to 5:00PM (hours may vary)


The ideal candidate will have:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance or Accounting and/or equivalent work experience required.
  • Accounting or Finance degree preferred.
  • 3 years of banking experience required.
  • 2 years of experience working in a bilingual (English and Japanese) environment required.
  • Must be registered as a Mortgage Loan Originator (MLO) through the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System & Registry (NMLS).
  • Must be able to speak, read and write fluently in English and Japanese with a strong understanding of grammar, vocabulary, and cultural nuances.
  • Able to plan, organize and budget.
  • Possesses project management skills.
  • Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
  • Able to handle confidential matters judiciously.
  • Able to inform, persuade and convince customers of the perceived value of products and services.
  • Possesses understanding of intermediate to advanced accounting.
  • Possesses strong sales and service orientation and ability to identify customer needs and related bank services.
  • Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and manage multiple deadlines to completion in a timely manner with quality results.
  • Strong attention to detail with high levels of accuracy as needed to create quality deliverables.
  • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Able to proficiently use Microsoft 365 suite of applications and Bank system applications.
  • Proven successful collaborator among peers, colleagues, and management.

Under the direction of the Commercial Banking Team Leader, you’ll be responsible to provide client servicing, credit support for the Commercial Banking team including the preparation of client correspondence, credit requests, financial analysis and loan administration. Assist in credit administration, along with the sale and servicing of related products and services. Emphasis on learning credit skills including financial analysis of business and personal income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow, risk ratings, and compliance.


Under the direction of the Commercial Banking Team Leader, you’ll be responsible to provide client servicing, credit support for the Commercial Banking team including the preparation of client correspondence, credit requests, financial analysis and loan administration. Assist in credit administration, along with the sale and servicing of related products and services. Emphasis on learning credit skills including financial analysis of business and personal income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow, risk ratings, and compliance.

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