Treasury Governance

Head Of Treasury Governance

This is a high-impact, strategically critical role that will shape the future of the bank's Treasury function as we prepare for growth beyond $100 billion in assets. Reporting directly to the Treasurer, this role will formalize the creation of a 1.5 line in Treasury, own the bank's Resolution Plan submission, project manage the change agenda for Treasury's strategic plan to be Cat IV ready, oversee key regulatory and governance initiatives, and work with subject matter experts to develop innovative solutions to complex challenges spanning capital, liquidity, and risk management. This position offers opportunities for senior leadership engagement, cross-functional collaboration, and professional development in a dynamic and evolving financial institution.

The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise, strategic vision, and a results-oriented mindset to help Treasury achieve best-in-class governance, operational efficiency, and regulatory alignment as we navigate this exciting phase in our continued growth and evolution.

As a senior leader, you will work directly with C-suite executives and other high-performing teams to shape the Treasury function into a model of excellence. We are seeking a proven leader who thrives in dynamic environments, excels at building cross-functional consensus, and brings a bold, strategic vision to drive Treasury's evolution.

This role will initially join with 1 direct report, with the intention to build a small, flexible team over the next several quarters to deliver on this ambitious agenda.

The Head of Treasury Governance will lead the development and execution of a forward-looking, best-in-class governance framework for Treasury. This new leadership role will serve as a central architect and owner of Treasury's governance agenda, driving accountability, transparency, and coordination across all key Treasury functions. The position plays a critical role in the execution of the Treasury 2028 build-out and supports East West Banks preparation to meet Category IV standards. The ideal candidate brings a proactive approach to governance, exceptional cross-functional engagement skills, and strong project execution capabilities.

Responsibilities

Treasury Governance Framework Ownership

• Establish and maintain a comprehensive, forward-looking Treasury governance framework that sets the agenda, defines roles and responsibilities, and ensures accountability across Treasury's activities.
• Take full ownership of Treasury's governance structure and routines, proactively identifying areas for improvement and driving execution of enhancements.
• Ensure the governance framework supports strong risk management and strategic execution across liquidity, capital, interest rate risk, funding, and investment activities.
• Build out Treasury's policy framework in close collaboration with subject matter experts to ensure alignment across separately governed Liquidity, Capital, Market, Credit and Operational risks.

Internal and External Engagement

IDI Resolution and Contingency Planning

Committee Leadership and Subject Matter Expert Coordination

Strategic Project Management Treasury 2028 Change Agenda

Qualifications

Preferred Skills

Compensation

The base pay range for this position is USD $275,000.00 / Yr. - USD $325,000.00 / Yr. Exact offers will be determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location.