Loan Syndications - 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.

The Loan Syndications Associate will provide analytical and execution support to deliver customized debt solutions to East West Bank’s Commercial Bank clients. This role is a key member of the deal team, working closely with senior deal team leaders and experienced transactors, as well as colleagues across the bank, to originate and execute transactions as Agent or Joint Lead Arranger Responsibilities:

• Support deal origination by drafting pitch materials that incorporate analysis of capital structure, credit profile, publicly available data on companies and transactions, and industry research.
• Prepare market comparables, initial due diligence lists, deal pre-screen presentations, and draft indicative term sheets.

• Track and summarize loan market conditions for inclusion in client materials, with a focus on the middle-market segment of the U.S. loan market.

• Execute lead-arranged transactions by preparing organization books, drafting marketing materials (Confidential Information Memorandums, lender presentations, and pre-screen memorandums), organizing and managing bank meetings, tracking lender interactions and diligence, and supporting the closing process.
• Support the review of financing documentation, including commitment letters, fee letters, engagement letters, and credit agreements.
• Coordinate with internal partners across East West Bank—including East West Markets (broker-dealer), Coverage, Underwriting, Risk, Operations, and other product groups—to meet pitch and transaction deliverables and deadlines.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with clients, lenders, legal counsel, and other external parties, in partnership with senior deal team leaders and experienced transactors.
• Demonstrate sound business and credit judgment and provide balanced assessments when partnering with internal stakeholders.
• Maintain strong attention to detail, deliver high-quality work, and complete assignments within established timelines.

• 2–5 years of banking experience; loan syndication, asset-based finance, investment banking, or capital markets experience preferred.
• Completion of a formal credit training program preferred.
• Fundamental credit skills, including the ability to evaluate business, industry, financial performance, and structure/terms.
• Strong financial and analytical skills, including proficiency in financial modeling and the ability to quickly synthesize complex information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with an emphasis on PowerPoint and Excel.
• High level of initiative, professionalism, and attention to detail.
• Collaborative team player with the ability to build strong internal partnerships.
• Strong organizational, communication, writing, and presentation skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required FINRA registrations and licenses.
Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
This job description provides a high-level summary of the types of work performed. Additional job-related duties may be assigned as needed.

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