Senior BSA Analyst-AML/CFT Compliance (Advisory)

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 – AML/CFT Compliance (Advisory) for our BSA team (i.e. AML/CFT Compliance).

• Provide advice to business/support units on day-to-day AML/CFT matters
• Prepare and update the AML/CFT policies and procedures to ensure they are in line with regulatory requirements and the Bank’s risk appetite
• Conduct CDD review (e.g. onboarding, periodic, and trigger event) which presents higher ML/TF risk
• Conduct institutional risk assessment in accordance with the framework
• Prepare and conduct AML/CFT training
• Prepare MIS report / materials for senior management / Head Office’s oversight
• Additional duties as assigned (e.g. Compliance Assurance Review, CRA model’s calibration, etc)

• 5-7 years of BSA (AML/CFT Compliance) experience in banking industry.
• Sounds knowledge in AML/CFT advisory role and CDD review, project experience is a plus.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Strength for accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask.
• Service oriented with sense of urgency, strong reasoning and analytical skills.
• PC literate Windows/Excel/PowerPoint.
• Bachelor’s Degree in business, finance or low is preferred or equivalent experience.
• Familiar with BSA/AML relevant law and regulations in Hong Kong, US is a plus.
• Fluency in spoken and written English and Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin) is essential for this role.
• Relevant qualification (e.g. AAMLP / CAMLP) under the ECF on AML/CFT or CAMS certification is advantage.