Alain F. Kamdem
About Alain F. Kamdem
Alain F. Kamdem is the Vice President and Relationship Manager at First Financial Bank in Cincinnati, OH, with over 24 years of experience in the banking industry specializing in commercial loans and distressed commercial loans workout.
Vice President - Relationship Manager at First Financial Bank
Alain F. Kamdem currently serves as Vice President - Relationship Manager at First Financial Bank in Cincinnati, OH. In this role, he manages a portfolio consisting of Middle Market clients with annual revenues ranging from $25 million to $500 million. His responsibilities include managing complex credit relationships and ensuring client adherence to loan documentation and credit approval conditions. He is also part of the Business Credit team, contributing to the bank’s overall risk management and growth objectives.
Previous Experience at U.S. Bank
Alain F. Kamdem worked at U.S. Bank as Vice President - Portfolio Manager for 13 years, from 2003 to 2016, in Cincinnati, OH. During his tenure, he specialized in managing portfolios and was responsible for overseeing complex financial relationships, including syndicated credits and high-risk transactions. His role required full compliance with bank credit quality standards, ethics, and applicable regulations.
Early Career at National City Bank and Huntington National Bank
Alain F. Kamdem held the position of Vice President - Commercial Loans Workout at National City Bank from 1996 to 2003 in Indianapolis, IN. Before that, he served as a Commercial Loan Officer at Huntington National Bank from 1992 to 1996 in Troy, MI. In these roles, he focused on commercial loans and distressed commercial loans workouts, providing guidance and managing financial risk.
Educational Background in Business and Finance
Alain F. Kamdem earned a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Finance and Marketing from the University of Detroit Mercy in 1992. He also holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Business Management / International Business from the same institution, completed in 1991. His academic background laid a strong foundation for his extensive career in the banking industry.
Expertise in Commercial Loans and Risk Management
With over 24 years of experience in the banking industry, Alain F. Kamdem specializes in commercial loans and distressed commercial loans workout. He has completed a formal credit training program over three years and is responsible for the analysis and evaluation of clients' financial and collateral performance. His expertise includes managing Middle Market clients and contributing to the bank’s risk management and relationship management objectives.