Senior Credit Analyst - Private Equity

Introduction Since 1973, East West Bank has served as a pathway to success. With over 120 locations across the U.S. and China, 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 an exclusive focus on the U.S. and China markets. With a strong foundation, and enterprising spirit and a commitment to absolute integrity, East West Bank gives people the confidence to reach further.OverviewEWB Private Equity was founded in 2012, and has grown its loan portfolio to over $2.5 billion in only six years; it now banks over 400 individual client entities. The group has clients in every major pocket of capital in both the U.S. and in China, ranging in size from $100MM in AUM to over $100 billion. Private Equity is the largest specialized industry group in the Bank.East West Bank is currently seeking a Sr. Credit Analyst in our Private Equity banking group. The Sr. Credit Analyst will work with the team's Relationship Managers and Portfolio Managers to perform due diligence, underwrite new credit facilities and to monitor and maintain the loan portfolio. Primary responsibilities include analyzing financial data to determine the merits of loan requests, monitoring loan covenants, and processing advances and paydowns.ResponsibilitiesWork with Portfolio Managers and Relationship Managers to prepare credit memorandums for senior management, with comprehensive analysis, for prospective and existing clientsAssist with portfolio management, including reporting monitoring and updating internal reports and compliance programsSupport senior officers in all aspects of underwriting and closing deals and managing existing relationships. Respond to client requests from client private equity firmsComplete special projects as needed for other team members and senior management.Notes policy exceptions and possible mitigatesAssist in preparing the proposal to loan committee for decisionMay collect information as part of analysisPerform other duties as assignedQualificationsBachelor's degree in accounting, finance, banking administration or similar field; 1-2 years related experience andor training in credit analysisCurrent college senior or recent graduate with 1-3 years of experience, ideally with credit training or experience in financial modeling and analysisStrong writing and communication skills are criticalProficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)Ability to work within set timelines while maintaining quality and attention to detailExcellent interpersonal and communication skills with focus on quality and integrityFlexible and adaptable to a dynamic environmentFamiliarity with lending procedures, laws, and regulationsCompensationThe base pay range for this position is USD $67,000.00Yr. - USD $91,000.00Yr. Exact offers will be determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location.

Created: 2024-11-02