Executive Assistant

Corporate Banking Executive Assistant

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.

Responsibilities

Executive & Strategic Support:

• Serve as a primary partner to the Head of Corporate Banking, providing strategic calendar management, meeting preparation, and follow-up.
• Help draft executive communications, briefings and presentations
• Support executive decision-making by compiling data, preparing summaries, and ensuring business unit leaders are equipped with timely and accurate information.
• Manage sensitive information with discretion and sound judgment.

Project Management & Cross-Functional Execution:

• Lead departmental initiatives, including process improvements, policy rollouts, risk assessments and operational updates.
• Partner with teams such as Loan and Deposit Operations, GTP, DMI, BSA, ERM and Credit Supervision to implement new processes and ensure adherence to bank policies.
• Drive completion and quality of RCSA, BSA/AML, ERM, and other compliance-related deliverables for the Corporate Banking Team
• Serve as the Corporate Banking liaison with FP&A team to ensure alignment on forecasting, and business performance insights.
• Oversee progress tracking and cross-team communication for assigned projects.

Business Operations & Risk Management:

• Maintain and update loan & deposit pipeline trackers, and RM/Portfolio Manager performance reporting.
• Support the development of internal controls, policy reviews, and audit readiness across the Corporate Banking Team
• Analyze operational gaps and recommend improvements to reduce risk and increase efficiency.

Relationship Management & Client Engagement Support:

• Work closely with Relationship Management teams to support loan/deposit growth, client onboarding, and portfolio management activities.
• Prepare client briefing materials, and executive-level summaries for major accounts and high-risk prospects.
• Participate in client experience initiatives, being the voice of the corporate banking group to enhance service models for Corporate Banking clients.

Corporate Hospitality, Events, & Brand Experience:

• Facilitate planning, distribution/logistics and execution of high-profile corporate events, including:
• Sports hospitality (Dodgers, Clippers, Lakers, Angels, Kings, etc.)
• VIP client dinners
• Executive dinners and leadership gatherings
• Develop run-of-show schedules, seating charts, guest lists, and briefing documents
• Manage and onboard certain vendor relationships and coordinate logistics with internal and external stakeholders.

Communications, Documentation, & Presentation Design:

• Create polished presentations, templates, reports, and trackers for internal and external audiences.
• Draft messaging, announcements, event invitations, and follow-up communications for Corporate Banking group.
• Maintain SharePoint sites, Teams channels, and internal project documentation repositories.

Administrative Leadership:

• Oversee expense management, travel coordination, scheduling, and administrative workflows for senior leadership.
• Support departmental hiring, onboarding and cultural engagement initiatives.
• Mentor administrative and support staff, providing guidance on prioritization, workflow, and executive communication.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of related experience in an executive administrative/project management capacity reporting directly to high level executives
• Experience in a fast paced corporate environment working with executives, management, auditors, regulators, all levels of staff, outside clients
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and problem solving skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks with minimal supervision
• Ability to work efficiently and calmly under pressure in a fast paced environment
• Highly Professional and interpersonal skills when dealing with clients, employees, executives and board of directors
• Self-motivated and proactive with minimal guidance
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize assignments/tasks
• Must be able to take initiative, adaptable and multi-task to meet multiple deadlines
• Flexibility in work schedule
• Expert in Microsoft Excel, Word and Power Point

Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the United States. We do not offer visa sponsorship at this time.

Compensation

The base pay range for this position is USD $71,000.00/Yr. - USD $130,000.00/Yr. Exact offers will be determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location.