Senior Credit Analyst

EWB Private Equity was founded in 2012, and has grown its loan portfolio to over $2.5 billion in only six years; it now banks over 400 individual client entities. The group has clients in every major pocket of capital in both the U.S. and in China, ranging in size from $100MM in AUM to over $100 billion. Private Equity is the largest specialized industry group in the Bank.

East West Bank is currently seeking a Sr. Credit Analyst in our Private Equity banking group. The Sr. Credit Analyst will work with the team’s Relationship Managers and Portfolio Managers to perform due diligence, underwrite new credit facilities and to monitor and maintain the loan portfolio. Primary responsibilities include analyzing financial data to determine the merits of loan requests, monitoring loan covenants, and processing advances and paydowns.

• Work with Portfolio Managers and Relationship Managers to prepare credit memorandums for senior management,  with comprehensive
  analysis,  for prospective and existing clients
• Assist with portfolio management, including reporting monitoring and updating internal reports
  and compliance programs
• Support senior officers in all aspects of underwriting and closing deals and managing existing relationships.
• Respond to client requests from client private equity firms
• Complete special projects as needed for other team members and senior management.

• Bachelors degree or concentration in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration
• Current college senior or recent graduate with 1-3 years of experience, ideally with credit
  training or experience in financial modeling and analysis
• Strong writing and communication skills are critical
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Ability to work within set timelines while maintaining quality and attention to detail
• Flexible and adaptable to a dynamic work environment