Senior FX Risk & Controls Analyst

East West Bank; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

East West Bank in Pasadena, CA, seeks a Senior FX Risk Analyst to support the daily risk management function for FX operations. You will apply FX market knowledge and risk controls to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance across the FX business.

The role requires a BA/BS in a related field, FRM certification, and 3–5 years of experience in foreign exchange or banking, with strong communication and advanced Excel/VBA skills. This is a full-time on-site position offering a competitive base pay.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in related field (Accounting, Banking & Finance or Computer Science).
• Basic FX Derivative Product Knowledge.
• Previous experience in Foreign Exchange or Banking industry.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong end user computing skills e.g. Excel (Advanced), Powerpoint, Word and VBA programming.
• FRM Certification.
• 3-5 years experience (Preferred:Interest Rate Derivative and Commodity Products knowledge)

Responsibilities

• To prepare daily FX Risk Control tasks and Reports and ensure that all current control processes are in adherence to the Bank's audit and operational risk management guidelines
• To assist and perform daily FX Risk Control functions with Supervisory guidance
• To ensure that FX Risk & Administration functions of FX Risk Management Department are effective and efficient so that each operational staff performs in terms with strategic and operational plan objectives i.e. customer first, accuracy, simplicity and ownership
• Understand the current Regulatory and collateral management task
• To communicate and work collaboratively with other key stakeholders internally and externally for daily operations
• Other Risk & Administration Project as assigned by managmenet
• Perform other duties as assigned including ad-hoc request and Risk & Administration Project

Skills

Basic FX Derivative Product Knowledge

Excel (Advanced)

PowerPoint

Word

VBA programming

Education

BA/BS degree in Accounting, Banking & Finance or Computer Science

FRM Certification

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

VBA

Job description

East West Bank in Pasadena, CA, seeks a Senior FX Risk Analyst to support the daily risk management function for FX operations. You will apply FX market knowledge and risk controls to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance across the FX business.

The role requires a BA/BS in a related field, FRM certification, and 3–5 years of experience in foreign exchange or banking, with strong communication and advanced Excel/VBA skills. This is a full-time on-site position offering a competitive base pay.