Manager, Stress Testing Analytics

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.

We are seeking an experienced Stress Testing Model Developer and data specialist to develop bank stress testing aggregation model, and capital and treasury reporting. This role will be responsible for ensuring the robustness and transparency of stress testing aggregation model, capital reporting and various dashboards.     This position will report to Sr. Manager of Treasury Capital and collaborate with key stakeholders in Treasury, Risk, and Finance to support the bank’s overall financial stability and strategic objectives.

1. Developing Stress Test Aggregation Model:
   • Develop bank stress testing aggregation model that combines credit loss forecast, balance growth forecast, expenses, nonfinancial loss scenarios to produce income statement and balance sheet
   • Automate the model to the extent possible and make it capable of taking various inputs
   • Overlay it with robust controls and reconciliations
   • Prepare the model documentation, and process diagrams
2. Reporting automation and data preparation and controls
   • Prepare and present reports to senior management, offering insights into the bank’s capital position, stress test results, and regulatory compliance.
   • Create internal treasury MIS system for various reporting and build automated reports.
   • Create process, and tools for daily loan pricer rate updates
   • Lay groundwork for data quality controls for FED FRY reporting. This will involve data lineages and data quality controls.
3. Risk Management & Regulatory Compliance:
   • Adhere to model development and model governance standards
   • Design and execute all the necessary controls for capital number production
   • Prepare all necessary materials for model validation team and address all validation team findings

Key Skills:  

• Financial Analysis & Modeling: Proficient in building and maintaining complex financial models for stress testing, capital forecasting, and FP&A.
• Ability to design model and reporting architecture that is automated and controlled
• Data Fluency: Deep understanding of data lineage concepts to ensure accurate reporting and analysis.
• Communication & Presentation: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex capital-related issues to the board, senior management and regulators.
• Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills for working with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.

1. Education & Certifications:

• • Bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
  • Proficiency in analytical software and tools including Python, Microsoft Excel/VBA,R, SQL and other applications. 

2. Experience:

• • 10 + experience in the financial industry
  • Demonstrated experience in leading and mentoring a team, with a focus on fostering a collaborative and results-driven environment.
  • Proven verbal and written communication skills to interface effectively with modelers/validators and all levels of client management. 

3. Skills & Competencies:

• • Excellent analytical and quantitative skills, with a strong attention to detail.
  • Intellectually curious, ability to learn via different mediums
  • Ability to work independently and cooperatively in a team setting
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills to work effectively with stakeholders across the organization.