East West Bank · 1 day ago
Credit Process Execution Management
US-CA-Pasadena
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expEast West Bank is a top-performing commercial bank with a commitment to integrity and a strong foundation. They are seeking a VP, Credit Process Execution Management to strengthen execution discipline and governance across Credit Governance initiatives, ensuring that audit, regulatory, policy, and process-related efforts are prioritized and executed effectively.
BankingFinanceFinancial Services
No H1B
Responsibilities
Maintain a centralized, accurate view of Credit Governance initiatives (policy updates, audit/regulatory remediation, system enhancements, self-identified issues, and process improvements)
Ensure clear scope, ownership, milestones, dependencies, and paths to closure or decision
Monitor for execution drift, unclear handoffs, stalled workstreams, or deprioritized tasks; proactively re-establish momentum or escalate when needed
Surface risks, trade-offs, and decision needs to appropriate owners and leadership in a timely, structured manner
Support transparent prioritization across BAU, remediation, and forward-looking initiatives to protect governance integrity and resource allocation
Translate governance objectives into structured problem statements, execution frameworks, and high-level requirements
Identify ambiguities, gaps, dependencies, and rework risks early in the initiative lifecycle
Document current-state and future-state processes, scope assumptions, decision logs, and acceptance criteria
Coordinate across DMI, IT, Reporting, Operations, Senior Credit Supervision, and other key stakeholders to align ownership, scope, expectations, and sequencing
Validate outputs against governance intent; escalate misalignment, capacity constraints, or dependency risks
Facilitate targeted working sessions to resolve scope, ownership, dependency, or decision gaps when initiatives risk stalling
Ensure accountable owners remain responsible for execution and delivery; escalate when ownership or capacity constraints prevent progress
May perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience is required
8–12 years of experience in banking, credit risk, governance, audit, compliance, operations, or related functions
4–6 years of hands-on Business Analyst or execution-focused experience, including requirements structuring and issue remediation
Working understanding of credit or credit risk concepts sufficient to operate independently and exercise sound judgment
SQL familiarity required (ability to read queries, make light modifications, validate data for analysis/testing)
Advanced Excel proficiency; strong PowerPoint and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to operate independently, structure ambiguity, and manage multiple cross-functional initiatives
Proven ability to partner effectively with IT, Reporting, Operations, and Credit stakeholders
Highly organized, proactive, and adaptable, with strong judgment and escalation instincts
Effective time‑management and prioritization skills in a fast‑paced, evolving environment
Able to remain calm under pressure, adjust methods to changing circumstances, and maintain a high level of integrity and discretion
Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the United States. We do not offer visa sponsorship at this time
Preferred
Experience in audit, regulatory, or control-driven environments preferred
Company
East West Bank
East West Bancorp is a publicly owned company with $22 billion in assets. The Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, East West Bank, is one of
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1999-02-08IPO
Leadership Team
Christopher J. Del Moral-Niles
EVP & Chief Financial Officer
Diana Liu
Executive Assistant and Project Manager
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