SBA Department Manager
SBA Department Manager
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Job Description
SBA Department Manager
Location:Southern California
Job Type: Full-Time Exempt Hybrid/Remote Eligible
Salary Range:$200000 - $250000
About Commercial Bank of California
Commercial Bank of California (CBC) is the largest Latino-owned bank in California and a certified Minority Depository Institution (MDI). Headquartered in Irvine and founded in 2003 CBC is one of the largest privately held banks in the state with over $3.5 billion in assets as of December 2024.
We are a purpose-driven financial institution committed to building long-term relationships and delivering innovative personalized banking solutions. Our leadership reflects the diverse communities we serve and our mission is rooted in empowering entrepreneurs business owners and community leaders to thrive.
As a certified MDI CBC is proud to play a vital role in advancing financial inclusion and economic opportunity. We believe in a higher vision for bankingone that prioritizes trust collaboration and community impact. Join us and be part of a team thats redefining what it means to be a community-focused relationship-driven bank that puts people over profits.
Job Summary
The SBA Department Manager is responsible for leading and managing the SBA lending operations ensuring compliance with SBA regulations and driving strategic initiatives to support small business growth. This role oversees the origination processing closing and servicing of SBA loans while fostering strong relationships with internal teams clients and regulatory bodies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leadership & Strategy
- Develop and execute departmental strategies aligned with organizational goals.
- Lead mentor and manage SBA team members to ensure high performance and professional development.
- Monitor and report on departmental performance metrics.
- Loan Operations
- Oversee the end-to-end SBA loan process including origination underwriting closing and servicing.
- Ensure timely and accurate submission of loan packages to the SBA.
- Maintain a strong pipeline of SBA loan opportunities.
- Compliance & Risk Management
- Ensure adherence to SBA guidelines policies and procedures.
- Collaborate with compliance and audit teams to maintain regulatory standards.
- Stay current on SBA program changes and communicate updates to relevant stakeholders.
- Client & Partner Relations
- Build and maintain relationships with small business clients referral sources and community partners.
- Provide expert guidance and support to clients throughout the loan process.
- Represent the organization at SBA-related events and industry forums.
Minimum Qualifications
These specifications are general guidelines based on the minimum experience normally considered essential to the satisfactory performance of this position. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required to perform the position in a satisfactory manner. Individual abilities may result in some deviation from these guidelines.
- Bachelors degree in Business Finance or related field (Masters Degree preferred).
- Minimum 10 years of experience in SBA lending or commercial banking.
- Excellent knowledge of SBA 7(a) and 504 loan programs. As well as strongknowledge of related state and federal lending and compliance regulations and other Bank lending policies.
- Proven leadership and team management skills with an emphasis on providing superior client experience.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills are needed with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Intermediate skills in computer terminal and computer operation host computer systems and word processing and spreadsheet software programs are expected.
- Exceptional verbal written and interpersonal communication skills are essential. The candidate must be able to apply common sense to carry out instructions and instruct others read analyze and interpret documents and professional journals understand procedures write reports correspondence and procedures and speak clearly to customers and employees.
- The ability to deal with complex problems involving multiple facets and variables in non-standardized situations is important.
Benefits & Perks
- Competitive employer contribution to medical dental and vision coverage
- 401k plan with employer match
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employer provided Calm subscription
- Employer provided mental health benefits through Teladoc
- Life AD&D and disability insurance
- Minimum 15 Days of Vacation 11 Paid Federal Holidays Paid Time off to Volunteer
- Online discount program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
Equal Employment Opportunity & Accommodations
Commercial Bank of California is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin disability protected veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic.
We evaluate applicants fairly and equitably including those with criminal histories in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws.
Commercial Bank of California is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process please contact us at with the nature of your request and your contact information.
Recruitment Policy
Commercial Bank of California does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to CBC either directly or indirectly will be considered the property of Commercial Bank of California.
We will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. To submit candidates for consideration recruiting agencies must have a valid written and fully executed agreement with Commercial Bank of California. Without such an agreement in place no agency submissions will be accepted or compensated.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
