Senior Structured Finance Credit Analyst

East West Bank; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

East West Bank is seeking a Structured Finance/Specialty Finance Senior Credit Analyst in New York. You will underwrite, monitor, and manage a portfolio of loans backed by cash flows from diverse asset classes.

The role requires evaluating credit risk, preparing memoranda, reviewing legal documents, and ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory guidelines while delivering strong client service and thoughtful analysis.

Qualifications

• Underwriters must assess credit risk and transaction quality.
• Proven ability to read and analyze financial statements.
• Experience with underwriting, portfolio management, and covenant monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite and monitor a portfolio of clients.
• Assess credit risk and quality of transactions.
• Assist Relationship Manager and Portfolio Manager in underwriting per guidelines.
• Prepare credit memoranda for loans and modifications.
• Manage renewal process with RM/PM and clients.
• Review legal documents for accuracy and compliance.
• Ensure portfolio risk management per policies and regulatory guidelines.
• Monitor covenant compliance and ongoing credit risk.
• Perform administrative duties for portfolio maintenance.
• Maintain knowledge of market conditions.

Skills

Credit risk analysis

Financial statement analysis

Underwriting

Portfolio management

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics

Job description

East West Bank is seeking a Structured Finance/Specialty Finance Senior Credit Analyst in New York. You will underwrite, monitor, and manage a portfolio of loans backed by cash flows from diverse asset classes.

The role requires evaluating credit risk, preparing memoranda, reviewing legal documents, and ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory guidelines while delivering strong client service and thoughtful analysis.