Portfolio Manager – Charter Schools

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 Senior Underwriter/Portfolio Manager for our Charter School and Non-Profit team. This individual will work with the Group head and other team members in structuring, underwriting and managing a portfolio of loans within the Charter School and Non-profit space. This position handles needs for a wide array of borrowers with different credit structures and depository requirements. Must have experience in underwriting loans within the Charter School industry, with preference to tax-exempt financing experience. The charter school program is on a steep growth curve to provide services to schools across the country. This position is an opportunity to be on the ground floor in developing a groundbreaking national program. Responsibilities Assist Relationship Manager in underwriting, managing and structuring financing including taxable as well as tax-exempt loans. Projects will also include syndication. Assist with due diligence/analysis with new client relationships, credit requests as well as commercial credit reports to support the credit process. Co-manage commercial relationships by analyzing financial data to determine the merits of specific loan requests and recommend structure as well as client facing support as necessary. May make presentations on specific loans and participate in the bank's Loan Approval Process, recommending approval and appropriate structure of credits. Analyze and create financial loan write-ups to generate new loans. Assist in accurately risk rating loans/credits. Manage the renewal process by working with the Relationship Manager, the client and the credit department including increase/amendment/waiver. Partner with the Relationship Manager as the point of contact for the client; acting as a liaison to the Credit Department, the Commercial support staff and other internal business partners Work with credit analysts in reviewing existing credits. Ongoing monitoring of credit/Covenant Compliance. Develop problem loan credit solutions. Responsible for credit risk and quality of the portfolio. Ensure the portfolio administration and risk management of each client relationship is in compliance with established EWB credit policy, procedure and business strategy as well as commercial and regulatory guidelines. Perform other administrative duties required for the maintenance of a portfolio of clients. Perform other duties and special projects as needed. Qualifications Bachelor's degree or combination of education and directly related experience. Has 3-6 years of charter school underwriting experience that includes tax-exempt financing Previous banking experience preferred. Demonstrates strong underwriting and project management skills. Has strong understanding of credit policy and procedures and is able to accurately risk-rate loans/credits, evaluates both cash-flow and collateral-based loans/credits. Must be proficient in Excel for purposes of financial modeling. East West Bank is an equal opportunity employer. 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 $100,000.00/Yr. - USD 175,000.00/Yr. Exact offers will be determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location.