Project Manager - Entertainment

East West Bank•Pasadena, CA

About The Position

Since 1973, East West Bank has served as a pathway to success, operating over 110 locations across the U.S. and Asia as a premier financial bridge between the East and West. The bank is headquartered in California and is a top-performing commercial bank with expertise in industries like real estate, entertainment and media, private equity and venture capital, and high-tech. The Project Manager role serves as a primary partner to the Head of Corporate Banking, providing strategic executive support, leading departmental initiatives, managing business operations and risk, supporting relationship management and client engagement, facilitating corporate hospitality and events, and overseeing administrative leadership and communications.

Requirements

15+ years of related experience in an executive administrative/project management capacity reporting directly to high level executives
Experience in a fast paced corporate environment working with executives, management, auditors, regulators, all levels of staff, outside clients
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and problem solving skills
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks with minimal supervision
Ability to work efficiently and calmly under pressure in a fast paced environment
Highly Professional and interpersonal skills when dealing with clients, employees, executives and board of directors
Self-motivated and proactive with minimal guidance
Excellent verbal and written communication
Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize assignments/tasks
Must be able to take initiative, adaptable and multi-task to meet multiple deadlines
Flexibility in work schedule
Expert in Microsoft Excel, Word and Power Point
Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the United States

Responsibilities

Serve as a primary partner to the Head of Corporate Banking, providing strategic calendar management, meeting preparation, and follow-up
Help draft executive communications, briefings and presentations
Support executive decision-making by compiling data, preparing summaries, and ensuring business unit leaders are equipped with timely and accurate information
Manage sensitive information with discretion and sound judgment
Lead departmental initiatives, including process improvements, policy rollouts, risk assessments and operational updates
Partner with teams such as Loan and Deposit Operations, GTP, DMI, BSA, ERM and Credit Supervision to implement new processes and ensure adherence to bank policies
Drive completion and quality of RCSA, BSA/AML, ERM, and other compliance-related deliverables for the Corporate Banking Team
Serve as the Corporate Banking liaison with FP&A team to ensure alignment on forecasting, and business performance insights
Oversee progress tracking and cross-team communication for assigned projects
Maintain and update loan & deposit pipeline trackers, and RM/Portfolio Manager performance reporting
Support the development of internal controls, policy reviews, and audit readiness across the Corporate Banking Team
Analyze operational gaps and recommend improvements to reduce risk and increase efficiency
Work closely with Relationship Management teams to support loan/deposit growth, client onboarding, and portfolio management activities
Prepare client briefing materials, and executive-level summaries for major accounts and high-risk prospects
Participate in client experience initiatives, being the voice of the corporate banking group to enhance service models for Corporate Banking clients
Facilitate planning, distribution/logistics and execution of high-profile corporate events, including: Sports hospitality (Dodgers, Clippers, Lakers, Angels, Kings, etc.) VIP client dinners Executive dinners and leadership gatherings
Develop run-of-show schedules, seating charts, guest lists, and briefing documents
Manage and onboard certain vendor relationships and coordinate logistics with internal and external stakeholders
Create polished presentations, templates, reports, and trackers for internal and external audiences
Draft messaging, announcements, event invitations, and follow-up communications for Corporate Banking group
Maintain SharePoint sites, Teams channels, and internal project documentation repositories
Oversee expense management, travel coordination, scheduling, and administrative workflows for senior leadership
Support departmental hiring, onboarding and cultural engagement initiatives
Mentor administrative and support staff, providing guidance on prioritization, workflow, and executive communication