Business Center Manager- La Mesa, CA

California Bank & Trust; La Mesa, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

California Bank & Trust in La Mesa, CA is seeking a seasoned Business Center Manager to oversee branch operations, drive business growth and lead a high-performing team. You will ensure regulatory compliance while delivering excellent client service and robust financial results.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in banking management, with a strong track record in sales, operations, and credit underwriting. Open until filled.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's in Business Administration, Finance or related field.
• 5+ years of banking management and lending experience.
• Strong background in branch management, operations, procedures, banking products, and lending requirements.
• Demonstrated leadership with the ability to manage and develop a diverse staff.
• Excellent relationship-building, communication, and problem-resolution skills.
• Deep understanding of local and national banking laws, compliance, and regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Directs branch sales, operations, and regulatory compliance to meet targets.
• Mentors and develops branch staff, guiding evaluations and promotions.
• Advises clients on credit, deposit, and banking services to address financial goals.
• Forms programs to maximize profitability and mitigate risk.
• Cultivates client relationships through inside and outside development initiatives.
• Evaluates portfolio risks and branch reports for accuracy and compliance.
• Manages underwriting, processing, and approval of loans within authority.
• Represents the bank in community development and PR activities.

Skills

Business development

Branch management

Operations management

Credit and lending knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Leadership and staff development

Education

Bachelor's in Business Administration or Finance

Job description

Associates at California Bank & Trust work in a relationship-centered culture where they are provided with the tools, training and opportunities to build the best possible relationships with our clients and with each other. Our workplace culture values each associate’s unique experiences, background and perspectives and provides a collaborative environment for all employees to grow and thrive.

As a premier California-focused financial services company dedicated to serving its communities, families and businesses (small, mid-sized and large), CB&T has been active for 70 years and has more than 80 full-service branch offices across the state. This dedication has helped the bank earn recognition as a perennial powerhouse in yearly voting for “Best Bank” and “Best Commercial Bank” from the readers of San Diego Union-Tribune and Orange County Register. Additionally, as a division of Zions Bancorporation, the bank has collected multiple Greenwich Excellence Awards for “Overall Client Satisfaction” in Small Business & Middle Market Excellence Awards.

We are seeking a Business Center Manager to join California Bank & Trust in La Mesa, CA. The Business Center Manager plays a key role in overseeing branch operations, driving business development and financial growth, and leading a high-performing team to deliver exceptional client service while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Directs branch sales, operations, and regulatory compliance to meet lending, deposit, and fee income targets.
• Mentors and develops branch staff, guiding performance evaluations, promotions, talent development, and salary recommendations.
• Advises clients on customized credit, deposit, and banking services to effectively address their financial goals.
• Formulates programs that maximize branch profitability, mitigate operational risk, and elevate customer service standards.
• Cultivates and expands client relationships through active inside and outside business development initiatives.
• Evaluates portfolio risks and branch reports to ensure ongoing compliance, accuracy, and adherence to credit terms.
• Manages the underwriting, processing, and approval of loans within established authority limits.
• Represents the bank in local community development and public relations activities to build strong brand presence.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Requires a Bachelor's in Business Administration, Finance or a related field and 5+ years of banking management and lending or other directly related experience. A combination of education and experience may meet requirements.
• Business Development experience preferred.
• Strong background in branch management, operations, procedures, commercial/retail banking products, and lending requirements.
• Demonstrated expertise in financial industry, sales and business development methodologies.
• Proven leadership capabilities with the ability to manage, inspire, and develop a diverse staff.
• Exceptional decision-making skills with a track record of mitigating operational and credit risk.
• Excellent relationship-building, communication (written and verbal), and problem-resolution skills to support clients and internal teams.
• Deep understanding of local and national banking laws, compliance, and regulatory frameworks.
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance - START DAY ONE!
• Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• Health Savings (HSA), Flexible Spending (FSA) and dependent care accounts
• Paid Training, Paid Time Off (PTO) and 11 Paid Federal Holidays, and any applicable state holidays
• 401(k) plan with company match, Profit Sharing, competitive compensation in line with work experience
• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
• Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying employees enrolled in an accredited degree program related to the needs of the business, maximum of $5,250 per calendar year, employees are eligible for the program upon hire
• Employee Ambassador preferred banking product.

This position is eligible to earn a base salary in the range of $112,860 - $147,950 annually depending on job-related factors such as level of experience.

This position will be open until filled.

All candidates, including those with criminal histories will be considered for employment. However, a background check adjudicated consistently with the FDIC Section 19 regulation will be completed on any candidate who accepts a conditional job offer from the Company. Because the Company is a financial institution, the FDIC guidelines apply to all positions within the company and as such any and all job duties have a direct relationship to a candidate’s criminal history and that criminal history would need to align with the FDIC Section 19 regulations.

Zions Bancorporation, National Association prohibits illegal discrimination and reaffirms its policy of providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), by extending equal employment and advancement opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, age (40 and over), sex, pregnancy, gender, disability, national origin, ethnic background, citizenship, protected veteran status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

It is the Company’s policy not to discriminate because of a person’s relationship or association with a protected veteran. This includes spouses and other family members. Also, Zions will safeguard the fair and equitable treatment of protected veteran spouses and family members with regard to all employment actions and prohibit harassment of applicants and employees because of their relationship or association with a protected veteran.

California Bank and Trust a division of Zions Bancorporation, N.A. Member FDIC