Since 1973, East West Bank has served as a pathway to success. With over 110 locations across the U.S. and Asia, 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 a strong foundation, an enterprising spirit and a commitment to absolute integrity. East West Bank gives people the confidence to reach further.
OverviewThe Credit Manager (CM) will play a leadership role within the GTP team, responsible for a portfolio of clients and their credit needs. This role will serve as the primary client-facing officer that focuses on structuring, credit underwriting and credit relationship management, for all GTP clients. The CM will be accountable for credit quality, portfolio profitability, client relationship management, and risk mitigation, working closely with other GTP team members, and senior credit approvers.
Responsibilities Act as the primary credit manager and trusted advisor to clients, managing credit needs, and cross-sell opportunities across the bank’s commercial banking platform; including but not limited to managing day-to-day client interactions, addressing credit, and structuring inquiries.Oversee a portfolio of GTP clients, ensuring adherence to credit policies, risk parameters, and regulatory requirements while optimizing profitability and client experience.Lead the structuring and negotiation of credit transactions, collaborating with credit approvers, internal stakeholders, and legal counsel to deliver solutions tailored to client needs while balancing appropriate risk-return profiles.Lead the underwriting, and ongoing credit monitoring of credit solutions, including, if applicable, covenant compliance, borrowing base calculations, and periodic risk reviews.Identify and escalate emerging credit risks, market trends, and industry specific developments that could impact portfolio performance or client obligations.Manage the end-to-end transaction process from initial client engagement, term negotiation, credit approval, documentation, and closing.Prepare portfolio reports, risk assessments, and internal presentations for management, credit committees, and regulators as required.Stay informed of market trends, regulatory changes, and relevant market activity to enhance transaction quality and portfolio oversight.Partner with internal stakeholders including Treasury Relationship Managers (TRMs), FX, Corporate Derivatives, credit, capital markets, and operations to deliver integrated, value-added banking solutions to clients. Qualifications Structure and underwrite new deals, renewals, modificationsAct as key facilitator and contact point for internal and external stakeholders, including:being the primary contact point for client’s credit inquiriesutilizing internal resources as appropriate and be responsible for resolution of situation, or escalating if necessaryensuring timely communication with clients as issues are addressed/resolvedPerform specific reporting for the GTP teamUpdate CASH with spreads of financials as neededMonitor assigned credit facilities and the respective client relationshipBe the primary contact for credit audit or credit compliance activitiesOversee and ensure the accuracy of credit underwritingReview loan documents for accuracySupport credit structuring and approval for standalone FX and derivative productsEnsure delivery of EWB products
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum 5 years of credit and portfolio management experience in Corporate/Commercial segments.Ability to lead all the credit aspects of deal transactions and portfolio monitoringGeneral Knowledge of Bank products and services and key stakeholders.Excellent verbal and written communication skillsBachelor’s degree is required. Compensation The base pay range for this position is USD $80,000.00/Yr. - USD $135,000.00/Yr. Exact offers will be determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location. Options Apply for this job onlineApplyShareEmail this job to a friendRefer <p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: #54585a;">Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later.</span></p> Share on your newsfeedEast West Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations for disability are provided to applicants and employees in accordance with applicable law. Application FAQs
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