Capital Markets Documentation Specialist

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.

This role is a key member of the Corporate Derivatives team specializing in capital markets documentation and onboarding processes. The position will focus on complex trading and derivatives agreements across Treasury, Rates, FX, and Commodity groups.

As a key contributor to the Capital Markets businesses, you will be assisting with the structuring, negotiation, and oversight of a wide range of documentation and will serve as a trusted advisor to front office, legal, credit, and compliance teams. In addition to managing a diverse portfolio of counterparty documentation, you will spearhead key initiatives to enhance documentation processes and contribute to policy developments.

The position will be located in the Pasadena, Dallas or New York office(s). Title and compensation will be determined based on skill and experience.

• Manage and negotiate legal agreements with corporate, sponsor, municipal, and institutional clients, including highly negotiated ISDAs and FX Agreements.
• Conduct detailed reviews of a broad range of agreements, including ISDA Schedules and Credit Support Annexes, Account Control Agreements, Credit and Security Agreements (including Guarantees), Intercreditor Agreements, Legal Opinions, and authority documentation.
• Lead initiatives to enhance documentation templates, provide documentation versioning control, streamline negotiation workflows, and implement system improvements.
• Collaborate with legal, credit, operations, and business partners to ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory standards. Ensure adherence to firm policies, regulatory frameworks, and industry best practices.
• Act as a key point of contact for counterparties during negotiations. Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external clients to facilitate timely and favorable outcomes.
• Review completed documentation and record relevant terms as part of onboarding and recordkeeping procedures.

• 2+ years of experience negotiating and managing capital markets legal documentation. Paralegal experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of derivatives transactions and loan agreements.
• Expertise in regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and financial industry best practices.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders (legal, credit, risk, and sales teams)
• Proven experience in evaluating, designing, and enhancing end-to-end technical solutions to enhance operational efficiency.