Associate Risk Management Jobs in Santa Monica, CA

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.

The Risk & Control Manager is a key member of the First Line of Defense responsible for supporting risk management, governance, and control oversight activities across the Global Banking organization, including Commercial Banking, Capital Markets, and Global Treasury and Payments (GTP). This role serves as a trusted advisor to business leaders and partners with Enterprise Risk Management, Compliance, Internal Audit, Operations, and Technology teams to strengthen the control environment, promote a strong risk culture, and support the effective execution of risk management programs, including risk assessments, issue management, operational risk events, regulatory remediation, and governance reporting across multiple business lines.

• Serve as the First Line of Defense risk advisor supporting Commercial Banking, Capital Markets, and Global Treasury & Payments (GTP).
• Lead and support risk management programs, including Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSA), issue management, operational risk event management, and control effectiveness reviews.
• Partner with business leaders to identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate operational, compliance, regulatory, and reputational risks.
• Evaluate business processes and controls, recommend enhancements, and support remediation efforts to strengthen the control environment.
• Coordinate regulatory examinations, internal audits, independent reviews, and related remediation activities.
• Prepare and present risk reporting, risk assessments, and management updates for senior leadership and governance forums.
• Collaborate with business and control partners to promote effective risk management practices and continuous process improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Risk Management, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in risk management, operational risk, controls, audit, compliance, banking operations, or related financial services functions.
• Experience supporting Commercial Banking, Capital Markets, Treasury Management, Payments, or Corporate Banking businesses.
• Strong understanding of banking products, services, operations, and associated risks across Commercial Banking, Capital Markets, and Global Treasury and Payments.
• Experience with risk governance programs, including Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSA), issue management, operational risk events, audits, and regulatory examinations.
• Knowledge of operational risk management frameworks, internal controls, and regulatory expectations within the banking industry.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and drive initiatives to completion.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present information to senior management and governance committees.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships, influence stakeholders, and drive cross-functional initiatives without direct authority.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to identify emerging risks and recommend practical solutions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint.

Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the United States. We do not offer visa sponsorship at this time.

The base pay range for this position is USD $70,000.00/Yr. - USD $130,000.00/Yr. Exact offers will be determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location.