Lead Operational Risk Analyst

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.

The Lead Operational Risk Analyst will be responsible for helping with implementing Operational Risk Management programs within the Enterprise Risk Management function. 

This role will require an individual with knowledge of RCSAs, operational risk management, and project management. This role will require working and communicating with individuals throughout the institution regarding operational risk management and will be responsible for putting together operational risk presentations to various stakeholders including executive management and board members.

As an East West Bank employee, you will be part of a stable but growing organization that provides career path development opportunities within the department or across the Bank.

• Assist in implementing operational risk management programs, policies and procedures
• Managing the RCSA Project Plan and Inventory
• Assist with the collection and analysis of operational risk events
• Providing training to business units and first line of defense teams on operational risk programs
• Perform credible challenge on operational risk metrics including Key Risk Indicators (KRIs)
• Assist with the change management of changes to the RCSA program and taxonomies
• Develop operational risk presentations and reports
• Maintaining the Operational Risk and RCSA SharePoint site
• Assist in coordination of meetings, take notes, and ensure timely follow up on action items assigned to assigned stakeholders

• More than 5 years related experience in risk management, operational risk management, risk consulting, or internal audit.
• Advanced communication and proficiency in creating presentations in PowerPoint and other software, with the ability to convey ideas and messages to diverse audiences
• Advanced abilities in risk management software and Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio)
• Well organized, detail oriented and resourceful
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks with minimal supervision with flexibility in work schedule and assignments
• Ability to work efficiently and calmly under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical, proactive approach to problem-solving and workflow analysis, and decision-making skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to make sound risk/reward decisions using a balance of data, logic, and intuition