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.

The Banking Operations Management Trainee program aims to recruit top talent, develop and prepare them for a rewarding and successful career at East West Bank. This is a highly selective rotational program for professionals with a passion for the banking industry, and a strong entrepreneurial desire to learn about US and Greater China markets. Through a combination of rotational assignments, on-the-job and classroom training, formalized feedback and mentoring, trainees will gain direct hands-on experience in lending products and loan operations as well as exposures to deposit operations, trade operations, customer service, and other banking functions.

The program starts in July 2026. Upon successful completion of the year-long program, trainees will be matched to a role that is aligned to their skills and competencies as well as business needs. Trainees are likely to be placed in one of the Banking Operations departments in El Monte or Pasadena, California.

Responsibilities

• Participate in cross-functional rotation assignments across various sectors in Banking Operations; develop an understanding of the full suite of East West Bank products and service offers; gain hands-on experience through assignments and customer interactions
• Participate in on-going internal development programs, external training and self-study courses to improve technical, analytical, problem solving and risk management skills to be used on the job and to enhance professional competencies
• Perform tasks appropriate to designated business units to gain exposure to various job functions. These learnings include understanding and managing end-to-end loan operations and servicing processes, international trade products and operations, centralized retail support and digital banking operations, and wire operations.
• Utilize knowledge and learned skills to identify opportunities to improve processes, tackle complex projects, provide innovative business solutions and recommendations.
• May perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Master’s Graduate with applicable concentration in Business Administration, Mathematics, MIS, or equivalent.
• Relevant job or internship experience preferred
• Motivated to learn about banking operations, operational excellence, and a strong desire to learn about operations and products between the US and Greater China markets
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Professional working proficiency in Mandarin is a plus
• Well-developed analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Adaptable to changes; collaborative

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 $31.00/Hr. - USD $36.00/Hr. Exact offers will be determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location.