Portfolio Manager

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 currently seeking a Portfolio Manager in the Commercial Real Estate Group (“CREG”). This individual will be responsible for underwriting, credit monitoring, and portfolio management of acquisition, value-add/bridge, and construction loans across all asset classes.

• Assist Relationship Manager (RM) with structuring, underwriting, and managing non-owner-occupied commercial real estate loans in accordance with the Bank’s established guidelines and policies.
• Partner with the RM as the point of contact for the client and legal counsel, acting as a liaison to the credit department, the commercial support staff, and other internal business partners.
• Underwriting and drafting opportunity/pre-screen memos, formal loan approval memos, modifications, annual reviews, and risk rating changes.
• Ongoing portfolio management including tracking financial reporting, monitoring covenant compliance, and evaluating risk ratings and making changes when necessary.
• Ensure compliance with the Bank’s regulatory and credit requirements.
• Perform other administrative duties and special projects as needed for the maintenance of a portfolio of clients.
• May perform other duties as assigned

• Bachelor's degree or combination of education and directly related experience
• 5-10 years of commercial banking experience, ideally with a minimum of 2 years of direct portfolio management experience in commercial real estate
• Strong underwriting, Excel/modeling, and business writing skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to analyze personal, company, and fund financial statements
• Strong understanding of credit policy and procedures and is able to accurately risk rate loans/credits
• Develop solutions to problem loan credits
• Has knowledge of treasury and derivative products and has demonstrated abilities in coordinating the resources of the Bank to bring effective full-service solutions to the company

Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the United States.  We do not offer visa sponsorship at this time.