Senior Associate/ Specialist, Senior BSA Analyst OFAC

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 a Senior Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) Analyst for our OFAC Group.

• Review OFAC alerts and perform screening, communication with business units for information relating to OFAC reviews.
• Keep abreast on various OFAC sanctions and related regulations.
• Perform screenings related to FinCEN314a, 311 special measures, negative news, PEP, etc.
• Review and maintain various BSA reports for accuracy, monitor and refer suspicious activities to the appropriate BSA units for further investigation.
• Coordinate work items amongst team members.
• Additional duties as assigned.

• 5-7 years of BSA or banking experience.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Strength for accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage OFAC alert volumes and meet production goals.
• Data entry skills.
• Ability to multitask.
• Service oriented with sense of urgency, strong reasoning and analytical skills.
• PC literate Windows/Excel/PowerPoint.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• Familiar with BSA/AML relevant law and regulations both in US and China.
• Fluency in spoken and written English and Mandarin Chinese is essential for this role.
• CAMS certification preferred.