Job Abstract

Job ID

2023-10143

Category

Banking Operations/Back Office

Position Type

Temporary

Since 1973, East West Bank has served as a pathway to success. With over 120 locations across the U.S. and Greater China, we are the premier financial bridge between the East and West. Our teams of experienced, multi-cultural professionals help guide businesses and community members on both sides of the Pacific looking to explore new markets and create new opportunities, and our sustained growth and expertise in industries like real estate, entertainment and media, private equity and venture capital, and high-tech help build sustainable businesses and expand our associates’ potential for career advancement.

Headquartered in California, East West Bank (Nasdaq: EWBC) is a top performing commercial bank with an exclusive focus on the U.S. and Greater China markets. With a strong foundation, and enterprising spirit and a commitment to absolute integrity, East West Bank gives people the confidence to reach further.

The Loan Monitoring Specialist position - temp in Senior Credit Supervision is to assist the Portfolio Risk Manager to perform various ongoing portfolio monitoring and oversight, such as coordinating and conducting various portfolio reviews and monitoring for loan compliance/performance. Loan experience is not required but a plus.

• Calculate borrowing bases and authorize advance requests on assigned formula-based lending (FBL) portfolio
• Coordinate attendance, compile meeting materials, prepare agenda items, host meeting, and take minutes for various portfolio review, committee meetings, and team meetings
• Facilitate and Monitor Commercial Lending Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines
• Administer internally built risk management applications, such as CRM/CCR.
• Coordinate monitoring of centralized termsheets mailboxes
• Regulate the administration, communication, and recordkeeping for Credit Ops Collaboration Meetings and Credit Risk Management Committee (CRMC) meetings
• Coordinate and ensure completion of all follow up action items
• Managing ongoing portfolio monitoring and oversight, such as monitoring maturity and delinquency reports, Financial Reporting and Covenant Exceptions (FRCE) Report, etc.
• Other job functions as assigned by Manager (duties that occur infrequently or on an inconsistent basis but are still important, e.g. projects related to data accuracy and accurate compliance requirements and/or projects related to portfolio risk management)

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related fields
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Attention to detail
• Must be able to work under pressure
• Experience in credit underwriting / credit analysis preferred

Required Characteristics of Our Ideal Candidate

• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to adapt or change approach or method to best fit the situation in a fast-evolving environment with multiple clients
• Proficient at performing high-quality work while managing multiple projects
• Adept at managing numerous time-sensitive deadlines.
• Strong time-management skills and ability to manage priorities.
• Proactive, energetic, and resourceful.
• Works with integrity, making sure to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.