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Cathay Bank · 12 hours ago

AVP, Applications Manager

Rosemead, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$90K/yr - $105K/yr

5+ years exp

Cathay Bank is committed to fostering a caring culture that supports employee aspirations and success. The Applications Manager will supervise and maintain the organization's software applications while ensuring they meet business requirements and user needs, as well as managing a technical team effectively.

BankingFinanceFinancial Services

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Ensure that applications meet business requirements and systems goals, fulfill end-user requirements, and identify and resolve systems issues

Review and analyze existing applications effectiveness and efficiency, and then develop strategies for improving or leveraging these systems

Cultivate and disseminate knowledge of application-usage best practices

Research and make recommendations on software products and services in support of procurement and development efforts

Evaluate, install, configure, and deploy new applications, systems software, products, and/or enhancements to existing applications throughout the enterprise

Collaborate with analysts, designers, and system owners in the testing of new software programs and applications

Analyze documentation and technical specifications of any new application under deployment or consideration to determine its intended functionality

Ensure that any new software integration into company systems meets functional requirements, system compliance, and interface specifications

Design, develop, and install application enhancements and upgrades

Coordinate feasibility studies for software and system products under consideration for purchase, and give advice based on findings

Contribute to pre-testing phase of development by evaluating proposals in order to identify potential problem areas and make appropriate recommendations

Negotiate contracts with software and service providers

Liaise with the company’s software suppliers for prompt rectification of any problems or emergencies

Liaise with network administrators and software engineers to assist with quality assurance, program logic, and data processing

Compile and maintain inventory of company software and systems assets and their corresponding contracts/agreements

Develop and communicate training and documentation for end users, hold clinics as necessary, and other user-related activities

Develop, distribute, and coordinate in-depth end-user reviews for modified and new systems or applications

Direct the application team in support of business operations

Manage and provide guidance to the Applications Support Team, including writing annual performance evaluations and providing balanced feedback

Qualification

Applications managementSoftware solutions implementationAutomated software management toolsTeam managementCore banking softwareSystem quality assuranceNetwork operating systemsData privacy practicesCustomer service orientationResearch abilityTask prioritizationCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsProject management skillsSelf-motivationAttention to detailTeam collaboration

Required

Four-year university degree or college diploma in the field of computer science

Minimum 5 years of direct experience managing applications and/or systems management

Minimum 3 years of experience managing a team

Experience in overseeing the direction, development, and implementation of software solutions

Hands-on experience with automated software management tools

Strong knowledge of system and software quality assurance best practices and methodologies

Experience with core banking software applications, including FIS, Fiserv, Finastra, Temenos, Jack Henry, etc

Working knowledge of network and PC operating systems

Working knowledge of current network hardware, protocols, and standards

Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Excellent listening and interpersonal skills

Strong customer-service orientation

Good project management skills and/or substantial exposure to project-based work structures

Ability to communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly language

Ability to conduct research into application issues and products

Highly self-motivated and directed

Keen attention to detail

Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment

Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment

Benefits

Coverage for medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Health saving account (HSA) with company contributions

Voluntary coverages

401(k)

Company

Cathay Bank

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Cathay Bank is a financial services company originally founded to support Los Angeles’ growing Chinese American community. It is a sub-organization of Cathay General Bancorp.

Founded in 1962

El Monte, California, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.cathaybank.com/

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