Summer Analyst
East West Bank
About the Role
The East West Bank Commercial Banking Summer Analyst Program is dedicated to developing future banking professionals for East West Bank. The program offers hands-on experience across all stages of commercial lending transactions, including screening, structuring, underwriting, and closing. Summer Analysts will gain exposure to the credit department and client segment teams through various assigned projects and studies. The program aims to develop analytical and interpersonal skills essential for effective banking professionals and foster relationships with peers and colleagues. Successful completion may lead to a full-time offer for a January 2028 or June 2028 start date, contingent on performance and available credit analyst positions.
Potential Exposure To Multiple Client Segments
- Commercial and Industrial/Leverage Finance (Chicago and Dallas)
- Commercial Real Estate (Dallas)
- Energy - Oil & Gas (Dallas)
- Healthcare (Dallas)
- Fund Finance (New York City and Pasadena)
Key Responsibilities
- Assisting with all stages of commercial lending transactions from screening and structuring to underwriting and closing.
- Analyzing and spreading financial statements.
- Conducting industry analysis.
- Supporting Relationship Managers / Portfolio Managers in evaluation of financial projection models.
- Learning fundamentals of credit analysis and underwriting.
- Assisting with portfolio management and loan monitoring.
- Participating in a comprehensive skill set evaluation at the end of the program, including preparation and delivery of a final presentation demonstrating knowledge and applied competencies.
- Completing other projects as assigned.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- In office position 5 days a week.
- Reliable transportation to and from the office.
- Housing within 1-hour from the respective office.
- Start date: May 31st, 2027
- Duration: 10 weeks through August 6th, 2027
- Hours: 9am – 5pm in office each day with potential for longer hours.
- Business casual and occasionally business formal wear required.
Qualifications
- Enrolled in a four-year undergraduate program majoring in finance, economics, accounting, business management, or other related fields.
- Minimum 3.0 GPA.
- Detail oriented, intellectually curious, highly motivated, and possess a strong work ethic.
- Understanding of generally accepted accounting & finance principles.
- Strong critical thinking skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and desire to work in a collaborative team environment.
- Junior in college with expected graduation date of December 2027 or May 2028.
- U.S. citizens required for eligibility.
- Must have legal authorization to work in the United States. No visa sponsorship offered.
Compensation
- Base pay range: USD $23.00/Hr. - USD $28.00/Hr.