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SBA Director
Job Location:
Job Location:
California, CA - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 178000 - 235000
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
5 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
2 September 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
More than 135 years ago we started with core values that never go out of style: listen learn and help businesses and individuals reach their goals. These core values shape our culture and we were recently Great Place to Work Certified because of our outstanding workplace culture and employee experience. As well our financial strength and stability are key reasons Forbes named us one of the Best 100 Banks in America for the ninth consecutive year.
With more than $16 billion in assets and 135 branch locations throughout Washington Oregon Idaho and California we understand our role in the economy and take that responsibility addition to offering a source of capital to personal banking clients and businesses of all sizes we place a high importance on employee volunteerism and donate millions of dollars each year to community organizations.
Opening Summary
As SBA Director you will lead the vision and execution of our SBA lending strategy driving growth performance and operational excellence across the organization. This role partners closely with executive leadership to strengthen portfolio quality enhance client experience and expand market presence. Its an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while building and guiding a high-performing team.
In this role youll
- Establish and execute the SBA lending strategy aligning growth objectives risk appetite and portfolio optimization with enterprise goals.
- Lead and develop a high-performing SBA leadership team shaping organizational structure staffing and succession planning.
- Serve as the primary SBA subject matter expert and strategic advisor to executive leadership.
- Maintain accountability for the SBA portfolio including credit quality performance trends concentration risk and loan repurchase management.
- Direct end-to-end SBA operations including loan processing servicing liquidation and guaranteed loan sales strategy.
- Manage financial performance through pricing strategies gain on sale optimization cost efficiencies and performance metrics.
- Ensure compliance with SBA federal state and bank regulations while serving as a key liaison with regulators auditors and internal partners.
- Partner cross-functionally with Credit Risk Finance Operations and Business Banking to drive execution and strengthen collaboration.
What were looking for
- You have a Bachelors degree in Accounting Business Economics Law Computer Science or a related field (Required).
- You have an MBA or related advanced degree (Preferred).
- You bring 10 or more years of progressive experience in SBA lending including portfolio management servicing and special credits with enterprise or multi-function leadership experience (Required).
- You have 8 or more years of supervisory or management experience leading teams projects or processes (Required).
- You understand that an equivalent combination of education and experience can be considered in lieu of a degree.
What helps you shine
- You bring deep expertise in SBA SOPs and the full SBA lending lifecycle from production through servicing liquidation and guarantee management.
- You demonstrate strong executive presence and can influence senior leaders while driving alignment across functions.
- You have advanced financial acumen including portfolio analytics profitability management and risk assessment.
- You have a proven track record of driving strategy and operational transformation in complex regulated environments.
- You excel at building and leading high-performing teams across sales operations and portfolio management functions.
- You communicate effectively and build trusted partnerships with stakeholders at every level both internally and externally.
Our Company Values
- Do the right thing
- Teamwork
- Accountability
- Trust
What Our Team Says
I have the opportunity to learn and grow every day in my current role. I love the work life balance knowing that we work hard and strive for high performance but we are celebrated. Glassdoor review
Compensation & Benefits
- Targeted starting salary range (based on experience and location): $178000 - $235000
- Annual incentive potential
- Comprehensive employee benefits including: medical dental vision LTD STD and life
- Paid vacation time sick time and 11 company paid holidays
- 401k (with up to 4% match)
- Tuition reimbursement
Review Banners employee benefits at: Employee Benefits Banner Bank
Please take time to reviewBanner Banks Consent & Privacy notice before applying.
Banner Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin citizenship marital status age disability or protected veteran status.
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Required Experience:
Director
About Company
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