Andrew Lau
About Andrew Lau
Andrew Lau is a Senior Business Relationship Manager and Vice President at Chase, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in SBA lending programs and has held various roles at Chase, including Branch Manager and Business Banker, while also completing internships at the Gas Technology Institute and Argonne National Laboratory.
Current Role at Chase
Andrew Lau serves as a Senior Business Relationship Manager and Vice President at Chase, a position he has held since 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. In this role, he manages a portfolio of 35-45 commercial clients, with annual revenues ranging from $10 million to $40 million. His responsibilities include consulting clients on financial strategies and navigating the complexities of the financial landscape.
Previous Experience at Chase
Before his current role, Andrew Lau held several positions at Chase. He worked as a Branch Manager from 2004 to 2009 in the Greater Chicago Area, where he developed operational expertise and mentored bankers. He then served as a Business Banker from 2009 to 2011 in Northfield, Illinois, followed by his role as a Business Relationship Manager and Vice President from 2011 to 2022 in Chicago's North Shore.
Internships and Early Career
Andrew Lau began his career with internships that provided foundational experience in technology and energy sectors. He completed a summer internship at Argonne National Laboratory in the Energy Department in 2001, followed by a summer internship at the Gas Technology Institute in Fuel Cell Technology in 2002. These roles contributed to his understanding of various industries.
Education and Expertise
Andrew Lau studied at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he earned a degree in Business Administration and Management, with a focus on Political Science, from 2000 to 2004. He possesses a high level of knowledge in SBA Lending Programs and is an expert in cash flow lending, covering areas such as business acquisition financing, equipment financing, and owner-occupied real estate transactions.