Area Manager

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.

East West Bank is currently seeking an Area Manager. This position expects to operate in a team environment as well as independently. The AM creates and maintains highly engaged branch teams to achieve breakthrough results for the bank. The AM is also responsible for setting clear goals and responsibilities for their teams to make sure their area is within compliance, reviewing all branch-related matters and providing feedback for improvement, leading meetings with their assigned area, and coaching and developing their direct reports.
As an East West Bank employee, you will be part of a growing organization that provides career path development opportunities while serving an increasingly profitable market.

• Set clear and challenging goals for branch management team
• Manage sales activities by analyzing sales reports, identifying performance gaps, creating action plans, monitoring progress and inspecting results
• Monitor operation policies and procedures to ensure assigned area is within compliance with federal, state and local regulations
• Develop tracking logs to monitor and improve branch matters through branch training and coaching
• Effectively communicate sales to Branch Managers and Assistant Branch Managers from corporate
• Track day-to-day deposit movements through various reports
• Assist senior management team in recommendation and implementation of deposit retention action plans
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 5+ years retail/commercial banking experience
• Ability to multitask and prioritize
• Flexible and adaptable to dynamic environment
• Must be willing to travel
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Familiar with federal and state banking laws and regulations