Derivatives Risk and Operations

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

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail‑oriented professional to join our Corporate Derivatives and Foreign Exchange team. This role is ideal for someone with strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of derivatives and financial markets, and demonstrated experience working across legal, credit, operations, and risk functions. The successful candidate will play a critical role in supporting front‑to‑back processes for traded products and validating and upholding key risk controls for the business.

The position will be located in the Pasadena office. Title and compensation will be determined based on skill and experience.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate counterparty onboarding and pre-trade checks.
• Manage and prepare trading agreements including ISDAs and FX Agreements.
• Review completed documentation and record relevant terms as part of onboarding and recordkeeping procedures.
• Perform post-trade validation and reconcile portfolio details for accuracy.
• Perform model validation and independent price verification.
• Review and implement capital markets related SOX controls.
• Manage Audit and RCSA requests, including trade sampling and documentation support
• Produce and review periodic risk reporting and financial reporting.
• Collaborate with legal, operations, and business partners to ensure adherence to internal policies, regulatory standards, and industry best practices
• May perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience in derivatives operations or risk with a strong knowledge of derivatives products, and valuation drivers
• Proficiency in SQL and Python
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and detail-orientation skills
• Expertise in regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and financial industry best practices.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders, including legal, credit, risk, and business team

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 $71,000.00/Yr. - USD $85,000.00/Yr. Exact offers will be determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location.