Job Details

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

East West Bank is currently seeking a BSA Risk Advisor. This person will report up to our [New York City / San Fransico / Pasadena / Houston] location. The position will serve as a key liaison between the First Line of Defense (Business Units and Front Office) and the Second Line of Defense (BSA Office). This role ensures effective communication, coordination, and execution of financial crime risk controls, supporting the Bank's adherence to regulatory requirements while enabling responsible business growth. The individual will provide guidance on client onboarding, high-risk activities, transaction monitoring escalations, and process enhancements.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact between Business Units and BSA Office for KYC, EDD, OFAC, and transaction monitoring-related matters.
• Facilitate and triage inquiries from frontline teams, ensuring timely escalation and resolution with compliance.
• Provide interpretation of BSA policies and procedures to support business decision-making.
• Review high-risk customer onboarding requests and package cases for BSA office review and approval.
• Coordinate CDD/EDD Reviews, RFI responses, and document remediation efforts across business lines.
• Monitor and track action items from compliance directives, audits, or regulatory exams.
• Assist 1LoD in implementing new AML-related controls or system changes directed by 2LoD.
• Maintain centralized tracker for KYC escalations, EDD cases, advisory requests, and approvals.
• Prepare dashboards and metrics summarizing advisory trends, risks, and SLA performance.
• Contribute to policy/procedure testing and feedback loops to enhance workflow efficiency.
• Deliver periodic training sessions to business partners on BSA/AML expectations.
• Develop and distribute reference guides, playbooks, or FAQs for frontline use.
• May perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business, Compliance or related field.
• 7+ years' experience of BSA/AML, KYC or Financial Crimes Compliance experience
• Preferred candidates would have 3+ years of experience in retail banking, private banking, and/or central operations.
• 3+ year's of management or project management experience.
• Current knowledge of BSA/AML relevant law and regulations.
• Strong knowledge of customer due diligence, OFAC, TPPP/MSB/Correspondent Banking risk, and onboarding processes.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, problem-solving mindset, ability to translate risk requirements into business action.
• Well-organized, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Fluency in English and Chinese preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, creative out-of-the-box thinker, internet savvy, solutions oriented, handle tight deadlines, adaptable to changes in requirements
• CAMS, CAFP, CRCM certification preferred.

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 $85,000.00/Yr. - USD $150,000.00/Yr. Exact offers will be determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location.