Chaya Kochis

Chaya Kochis is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in commercial underwriting and credit analysis. Currently serving as a Sr. Commercial Underwriter/Portfolio Manager at The Westchester Bank since January 2017, Chaya's role involves responsibilities following the merger with Valley Bank. Prior experience includes positions as a Commercial Loan Administration Specialist at Bank of New Jersey from November 2015 to December 2016, and as a Sr. Credit Analyst at Haven Savings Bank from May 2013 to October 2015, specializing in Commercial Real Estate credit analysis. Chaya's earlier career included a role as a Rating Analyst/Sr. Research Assistant at S&P from November 2007 to May 2013, where analysis of fixed-income securities and research initiatives were key duties. Chaya holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Northeastern University, earned between 1997 and 2002.