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.
East West Markets, LLC (“EWM”), a FINRA-regulated, SEC-registered broker dealer and wholly-owned subsidiary of East West Bancorp (“EWBC”), is responsible for managing the capital markets activity of all EWM clients seeking to issue securities including fixed income securities.
This is a transaction execution-focused role within the Debt Capital Markets platform. Primary responsibilities include structuring, underwriting, documenting, and closing of debt capital markets transactions where EWM acts as co-manager, initial purchaser, arranger, or underwriter across products including corporate bonds, asset-backed securities, Term Loan B transactions and other corporate and structured debt issuances.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the execution of primary market transactions where EWM serves as co‑manager and/or co‑arranger, coordinating with senior bankers, syndicate partners, legal counsel, and internal stakeholders.
- Assist in the structuring, underwriting, documentation, and closing of equity & debt capital markets transactions.
- Prepare and review offering memoranda, investor presentations, term sheets, and transaction marketing materials.
- Develop and maintain financial models and cash‑flow analyses to support transaction structuring, pricing, and investor discussions.
- Coordinate diligence processes, including data review, investor Q&A, and interaction with rating agencies and third‑party service providers.
- Support investor outreach and syndicate processes, including tracking investor feedback, market color, and order books.
- Monitor market conditions, pricing trends, and investor demand across relevant fixed income sectors.
- Assist senior bankers in evaluating client financing strategies, capital structure optimization, and identification of future issuers in the client/prospect lists.
- Ensure transactions are executed in accordance with regulatory requirements and EWM’s governance and risk framework.
- Support internal reporting, post‑closing activities, and transaction documentation management.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- 5-10 years of experience in Debt Capital Markets, Leveraged Finance, Structured Finance, or a related capital markets role.
- Demonstrated experience supporting the execution of fixed income transactions, preferably in a co‑manager, initial purchaser, arranger, or underwriting capacity.
- Working knowledge of fixed income products, including ABS, syndicated loans / Term Loan B, equity, and corporate or structured debt instruments.
- Strong understanding of credit analysis, financial modeling, and capital structure considerations.
- Familiarity with offering documentation (offering memoranda, indentures, credit agreements) and transaction processes.
- Exposure to rating agency methodologies and structured finance concepts is a plus.
- Ability to manage multiple live transactions in a fast‑paced execution environment.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
- Bachelor’s degree required; concentration in Finance, Accounting, or Economics preferred.
- MBA, CFA, or other relevant professional designation a plus.
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 $150,000.00/Yr. - USD $225,000.00/Yr. Exact offers will be determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location.