Summer Analyst

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 East West Bank Commercial Banking Summer Analyst Program is dedicated to developing future banking professionals for East West Bank. The program is designed to give hands-on experience across all stages of commercial lending transactions from screening, structuring, underwriting, and closing. Summer Analysts will have exposure to the credit department and client segment teams through a variety of assigned projects and studies. During the program, Summer Analysts will develop analytical and interpersonal skills required to be an effective banking professional while building relationships with their peers and other banking colleagues. Successful completion of the East West Bank Summer Analyst Program may lead to a full-time offer near the end of the summer program for a January 2028 or June 2028 start date. Offers are dependent on successful performance and the number of credit analyst positions available.

Potential Exposure To Multiple Client Segments: Commercial and Industrial/Leverage Finance (Chicago and Dallas), Commercial Real Estate (Dallas), Energy - Oil & Gas (Dallas), Healthcare (Dallas), and Fund Finance (New York City and Pasadena).

Responsibilities

• Assisting with all stages of commercial lending transactions from screening and structuring to underwriting and closing
• Analyzing and spreading financial statements
• Conducting industry analysis
• Supporting Relationship Managers / Portfolio Managers in evaluation of financial projection models
• Learning fundamentals of credit analysis and underwriting
• Assisting with portfolio management and loan monitoring
• Participate in a comprehensive skill set evaluation at the end of the program, including the preparation and delivery of final presentation demonstrating knowledge and applied competencies
• Completing other projects as assigned

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a four-year undergraduate program majoring in finance, economics, accounting, business management or other related fields
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Detail oriented, intellectually curious, highly motivated and strong work ethic
• Understanding of generally accepted accounting & finance principles
• Strong critical thinking skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and desire to work in a collaborative team environment
• Junior in college with expected graduation date of December 2027 or May 2028
• In office position 5 days a week. This is not a remote position.
• Reliable transportation to and from the office.
• Housing within 1-hour from the respective office: see location above.
• Due to specific requirements applicable to this program, candidates must be U.S. citizens to be eligible for consideration. All qualified students who meet this eligibility requirement are encouraged to apply.

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

• Start date: May 31st, 2027
• 10 weeks through August 6th, 2027
• 9am – 5pm in office each day with the potential of working longer hours if needed. This is not a remote position.
• No relocation stipend for these positions.
• Business casual and occasionally business formal wear required.

Compensation