Collateral Analysis Officer

Saved job description

Introduction

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.

Overview

The Structured Finance/Specialty Finance Assistant Vice President will drive portfolio performance by actively monitoring loan performance where repayment relies primarily on asset-based cash flows. They will be responsible for assessing complex collateral structures, covenant compliance, borrowing base management, funding transactions and overseeing monthly cash flow waterfalls to ensure transactional integrity.  As a client-facing role, they will also be required to service and escalate loan and banking related issues/queries as needed.

Responsibilities

Provide senior oversight of collateral risk management for Structured Finance customers

Serve as subject‑matter expert on complex collateral structures, borrowing base mechanics, eligibility criteria, and concentration limits

Review borrowing base methodologies, exceptions, and structural changes in accordance with credit policy and loan documentation

Partner with Relationship managers, Portfolio team, Third party vendors and Credit on new originations, amendments, renewals, and complex transactions

Assist and identify portfolio‑level risk assessments, trend analysis, and early warning identification for collateral performance issues

Oversee escalations related to collateral discrepancies, audit findings and custodian matters

Ensure accuracy and compliance of advances, paydowns, distributions, and monthly settlement activity

Monitor and maintain Senior collateral supervision KPI metrics

Serve as primary contact for internal, external audits, and regulatory examinations related to collateral

Lead collateral process improvement and automation initiatives to enhance efficiency and control

Prepare executive‑level portfolio and risk reporting for senior management

Manage, mentor, and develop team, including training, performance management, and coverage

Perform ad‑hoc analysis and special projects as requested by senior management

May perform other duties as needed.

Qualifications

5-7+ years of Collateral Analysis experience with preference in Structured Finance Industry or Asset back Lending (Commercial Lending)

Bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, accounting, or equivalent work experience

Strong Excel and MS Office suite skills mandatory (Aptitude Assessment may be required)

Excellent verbal and written skills

Must be able to work independently and within a team environment.

Must be detailed oriented, quick study and proactive

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

Compensation

The base pay range for this position is USD $100,000.00/Yr. - USD $150,000.00/Yr. Exact offers will be determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location.