East West Bank

Risk & Control Manager

East West Bank$70K — $130K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Risk Management, or a related field.
  • 8+ years of experience in risk management, operational risk, controls, audit, compliance, or banking operations.
  • Experience in Commercial Banking, Capital Markets, Treasury Management, Payments, or Corporate Banking.
  • Strong understanding of banking products and services across multiple sectors.
  • Knowledge of risk governance programs including RCSA and regulatory examinations.
  • Excellent communication skills to present to senior management and governance committees.
  • Analytical skills with the ability to drive multiple projects.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the First Line of Defense risk advisor across various banking sectors.
  • Lead risk management programs including Risk and Control Self-Assessments.
  • Partner with business leaders to tackle operational and compliance risks.
  • Evaluate and recommend enhancements to business processes and controls.
  • Coordinate regulatory examinations and remediation activities.
  • Prepare risk reporting and assessments for senior leadership review.
  • Collaborate with teams to promote risk management practices.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work at the forefront of risk management in a global banking context.
  • Gain exposure to multiple sectors including Commercial Banking and Capital Markets.
  • Be part of a culture that promotes continuous improvement and strong risk awareness.
  • Work collaboratively with various departments, enhancing cross-functional skills.
Full Job Description
Overview

The Risk & Control Manager is a key member of the First Line of Defense responsible for supporting risk management, governance, and control oversight activities across the Global Banking organization, including Commercial Banking, Capital Markets, and Global Treasury and Payments (GTP). This role serves as a trusted advisor to business leaders and partners with Enterprise Risk Management, Compliance, Internal Audit, Operations, and Technology teams to strengthen the control environment, promote a strong risk culture, and support the effective execution of risk management programs, including risk assessments, issue management, operational risk events, regulatory remediation, and governance reporting across multiple business lines.

Responsibilities
  • Serve as the First Line of Defense risk advisor supporting Commercial Banking, Capital Markets, and Global Treasury & Payments (GTP).
  • Lead and support risk management programs, including Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSA), issue management, operational risk event management, and control effectiveness reviews.
  • Partner with business leaders to identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate operational, compliance, regulatory, and reputational risks.
  • Evaluate business processes and controls, recommend enhancements, and support remediation efforts to strengthen the control environment.
  • Coordinate regulatory examinations, internal audits, independent reviews, and related remediation activities.
  • Prepare and present risk reporting, risk assessments, and management updates for senior leadership and governance forums.
  • Collaborate with business and control partners to promote effective risk management practices and continuous process improvement.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Risk Management, or a related field.
  • 8+ years of experience in risk management, operational risk, controls, audit, compliance, banking operations, or related financial services functions.
  • Experience supporting Commercial Banking, Capital Markets, Treasury Management, Payments, or Corporate Banking businesses.
  • Strong understanding of banking products, services, operations, and associated risks across Commercial Banking, Capital Markets, and Global Treasury and Payments.
  • Experience with risk governance programs, including Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSA), issue management, operational risk events, audits, and regulatory examinations.
  • Knowledge of operational risk management frameworks, internal controls, and regulatory expectations within the banking industry.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and drive initiatives to completion.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present information to senior management and governance committees.
  • Demonstrated ability to build relationships, influence stakeholders, and drive cross-functional initiatives without direct authority.
  • Strong business acumen with the ability to identify emerging risks and recommend practical solutions.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint.

 

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

CompensationThe base pay range for this position is USD $70,000.00/Yr. - USD $130,000.00/Yr. Exact offers will be determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location.

About East West Bank

East West Bank is a bank based in California that provides personal and commercial banking services. The bank was founded in 1973 and has grown to become one of the largest banks in the United States. East West Bank has over 120 locations in the United States and China, and offers a range of financial products and services to its customers. The bank is committed to providing excellent customer service and helping its customers achieve their financial goals.
Learn more about East West Bank
Size
3,100 employees
Market Cap
$9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$567.8 million
Founded
1998
5 Year Trend
+7.3%
NASDAQ

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