Wealth Management Operations Associate

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 a Wealth Management Operations Associate for our Wealth Management (“WM”) department. This position will engage with most aspects of WM and is required to obtain a foundational understanding of our bank’s WM product and services to deliver holistic operational support to WM team.

• Perform monthly production reporting (fee income/expense)/GL Transfer
• Maintain and update weekly/monthly spreadsheets for various projects such as FC schedule, licensing status, etc.
• Responsible for Licensed Banker split commission calculation and payments
• Perform representative change and account reassignments/client profile management
• Process daily settlement wires/enter annuity purchase trades
• Assist sales supervision with daily document review and upload process
• Assist representatives with operational issues and/or urgent client inquiries and provide support on various inquiries
• Facilitate the process of FC/LBE registration and licensing renewals
• Communicate with broker/dealer on various service inquiries
• Manage day-today incoming call from toll-free line and delegate to corresponding FC to ensure the inquiries are handled in accordance with policy
• Ability to attend event/offsite meeting in occasional basis
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economic or related field, or equivalent experience
• 2+ years’ experience in operations support for Wealth Management department
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, and able to prioritize work with deadlines
• Strong team player and be able to thrive in a collaborative team environment
• Life insurance and combination license Series 6 or Series 7 and Series 63/65/66 preferred
• Knowledge of AdviceWorks/SmartWorks System a plus