Business Center Manager - Los Angeles, CA

California Bank & Trust; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Business Center Manager to lead their Wilshire-San Vicente Branch in Los Angeles. This role is pivotal in overseeing banking operations, ensuring compliance, and driving sales growth. The ideal candidate will possess strong commercial lending and credit experience, along with a passion for building lasting client relationships. With a commitment to community service and employee development, this forward-thinking company offers a collaborative environment where associates can thrive. Join a team that values your unique perspective and contributes to the financial well-being of the community.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off

Mental Health Benefits

Qualifications

• 6+ years of banking management and lending experience required.
• Strong knowledge of banking laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee branch operations to meet lending and deposit goals.
• Manage staff and develop programs to enhance profitability.

Skills

Commercial Lending

Credit Analysis

Business Development

Banking Operations

Risk Management

Customer Relationship Management

Problem Resolution

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's in Business Administration

Bachelor's in 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 looking for a Business Center Manager with strong commercial lending and credit experience within the Middle Market to provide top-notch customer service to our clients and customers in our Wilshire-San Vincente Branch in Los Angeles, CA. This role focuses on overseeing, leading, and directing a banking branch with regards to sales, operations, and corporate/regulatory compliance to meet assigned lending, deposit, and fee income goals along with business and consumer lending.

Essential Functions:

1. Oversees, leads, and directs a branch with regards to sales, operations, and corporate/regulatory compliance to meet assigned lending, deposit, and fee income goals.
2. Responsible for staff management and development including performance evaluations, promotions, salary recommendations, and disciplinary action.
3. Provides suitable credit, deposit, or other banking services as well as counsel and advice to best meet clients' needs.
4. Develops programs to maximize branch profitability, minimize risk, and improve customer service and product knowledge.
5. Responsible for acquiring, expanding, and maintaining client relationships through both inside and outside business development activities.
6. Analyzes risks and profitability of assigned client portfolio to ensure ongoing profitability and conformity with credit terms.
7. Responsible for ensuring the successful processing, underwriting, and approving of loans within assigned limits.
8. Negotiates loan terms and conditions in accordance with bank policy.

Qualifications:

1. Requires a Bachelor's in Business Administration, Finance or a related field and 6+ years of banking management and lending or other directly related experience. A combination of education and experience may meet requirements.
2. Business Development experience preferred.
3. Extensive knowledge of branch/banking management, operations, policies, procedures, banking products, and lending requirements as they relate to moderately complex loans and large branch operations.
4. Strong working knowledge of business development and sales within the financial industry.
5. Ability to make sound decisions, mitigate risk, build relationships, and work with a variety of clients, employees, and management.
6. Strong working knowledge of banking laws and regulations.
7. Strong problem resolution and communication skills, both verbal and written. Strong customer relationship skills.
8. Ability to manage staff.

Benefits include Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance starting day one, Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance, Health Savings (HSA), Flexible Spending (FSA), and dependent care accounts, Paid Training, PTO, federal and state holidays, 401(k) with company match, Profit Sharing, competitive compensation, mental health benefits, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Banking Products, and an estimated salary range of $106,000 – $160,000 annually. The position remains open until filled.

All candidates, including those with criminal histories, will be considered. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with FDIC Section 19 regulations. Zions Bancorporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, gender, disability, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.

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