VP/ FVP-Compliance Advisory and Controls

Introduction

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

Be one of the key members of the compliance team to support ambitious growth agenda of EWHK. Conduct compliance activities and provide practical advice to enhance compliance maturity across all businesses (PW, AM, GM and IB). A great opportunity to grow and learn with the business and broaden business coverage and technical specialties.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor on regulatory developments, emerging risks, and compliance implications of new products, services, and business initiatives.
• Collaborate with other control functions to ensure consistent interpretation and application of regulatory requirements.
• Develop Compliance Control plan in mapping critical business activities to key regulatory requirements to key compliance controls.
• Proactively identify opportunities and recommend enhancements to compliance frameworks, policies, and procedures.
• Design and execute thematic reviews, compliance controls evaluation, and assurance activities to assess the effectiveness of controls and adherence to regulatory obligations.
• Provide proactive and strategic compliance advice to business units across the region, ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations and internal policies.
• Monitor and interpret regulatory changes and product innovations across jurisdictions, assessing impact and coordinating implementation efforts.
• Contribute to the development of compliance dashboards, metrics, and reporting for senior management and board-level committees.
• Establish, review and update internal manuals, policies and procedures to ensure design and operational effectiveness.
• Support, develop and mentor junior members of the team.
• Perform any ad-hoc projects and compliance monitoring.

Qualifications

Required Competencies:

• A can do attitude with commitment to continuous learning, nothing is too big or too small
• Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships across all levels of the organization
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with banking and commercial acumen
• Strong understanding of banking regulations in Hong Kong and the region
• Strong knowledge of compliance risk management frameworks, control testing, and business advisory
• Ability to assess regulatory issues and translate them into practical, risk-based solutions
• Skilled in identifying control weaknesses and recommending effective remediation strategies
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and manage multiple priorities
• Collaborative mindset with experience working across business lines and control functions
• Proficient investment product and distribution knowledge across multi businesses including private wealth, corporate banking, FICC and corporate finance

Requirements:

• A degree in any disciplines, preferably major in law, finance, or accounting
• At least 10 years of experience in compliance, audit or a related field in Asset Management firms, Private Banks, and/or Corporate and Institutional Banks
• Ability to assess regulatory issues and translate them into practical, risk-based solutions
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Professional qualifications under the Enhanced Competency Framework (ECF) on Compliance or recognized compliance certificate, AML/CFT, and/or Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (ACAMS) preferred
• Proficiency in both written and spoken English and Chinese