Regional President - Los Angeles Market

United Business Bank; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 390,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Disability insurance

Flexible spending account

Vacation and sick leave

Job summary

United Business Bank is seeking a Regional President for the Los Angeles market to lead all commercial banking activities across CRE and C&I lending, deposits, and cash management. You will build and guide a high-performing team, drive growth, and position the bank as the preferred partner for businesses in California.

The role demands extensive leadership experience, deep market insights, and a track record of growing market share while upholding the bank's commitment to integrity and client

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Real Estate, or related field preferred.
• MBA or equivalent advanced training is a plus.
• 12–15 years of progressive commercial banking experience, CRE and C&I exposure required.
• Senior leadership experience with team development and market growth responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of LA market sectors and banking regulations (CRA, BSA/AML, Reg O).

Responsibilities

• Lead all commercial banking activities for the Los Angeles market, including CRE and C&I lending origination, management, and growth.
• Oversee full-relationship deposit and cash management business development.
• Build and coach a high-performing team of relationship managers.
• Drive the bank's growth strategy and market share through client relationships and cross-sell initiatives.

Skills

Business development

Relationship management

Credit analysis

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Financial acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Join a winning team at United Business Bank and enjoy a friendly and collaborative work environment where opportunities for advancement are encouraged and supported. We pride ourselves on the team that we have in place, and we proudly state that our success is due largely to our team and their commitment to our client base. Thank you for considering United Business Bank as your next step in your career path, we look forward to hearing from you.About United Business BankWe are a publicly traded Regional Bank with over $2.5B in assets and 34 offices in 5 states. We have an entrepreneurial spirit and focus on the community by specializing in small to medium sized business clients. Our single point of contact model delivers outstanding customer service. United Business Bank's comprehensive benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, 401K, long and short term disability insurance, flexible spending account, a generous vacation and sick policy.About the Position...The Regional President - Los Angeles Market is responsible for leading all commercial banking activities within the State of California, including the origination, management, and growth of commercial real estate (CRE) and commercial & industrial (C&I) loan portfolios, as well as full-relationship deposit and cash management business development. This position serves as the senior-most banking executive in the Los Angeles market and is accountable for market leadership, revenue generation, credit quality, team development, and community presence. The Regional President will drive the bank's growth strategy in Los Angeles by building a high-performing team of relationship managers, cultivating deep client relationships, and positioning the bank as the preferred commercial banking partner for businesses across the state. This role operates with significant autonomy and is expected to represent the bank with the highest levels of professionalism, integrity, and market expertise.About You...You are a self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit who thrives in a team environment. You also have the following:Education & Certification(s) Required:Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Real Estate, or a related field preferred.Equivalent combination of education and directly relevant commercial banking experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.Graduate degree (MBA or equivalent) and completion of a formal bank credit training program a plus.Required Knowledge:Deep knowledge of commercial real estate lending, including construction, stabilized, and transitional asset financing across office, retail, industrial, multifamily, and hospitality property types.Strong expertise in C&I lending structures, including revolving credit facilities, term debt, asset-based lending, and cash flow underwriting.Thorough knowledge of commercial deposit products, cash management solutions, and relationship profitability modeling.Familiarity with Los Angeles commercial real estate markets, regional business economy, and key industry sectors.Working knowledge of applicable banking regulations including BSA/AML, CRA, fair lending, and Reg O.Experience Required:Minimum of 12-15 years of progressive commercial banking experience, with significant exposure to both CRE and C&I lending.Minimum of 5 years in a senior relationship management or market leadership role with demonstrated production results and team management responsibility.Established network of commercial banking relationships, referral sources, and centers of influence in the Los Angeles market strongly preferred.Demonstrated track record of building and leading high-performing commercial banking teams and growing market share in a competitive environment.Skills/Abilities:Exceptional business development, relationship management, and client communication skills.Strong credit acumen and ability to structure complex commercial transactions.Proven leadership ability with experience recruiting, developing, and retaining top commercial banking talent.Strategic market thinking with the operational discipline to execute against a business plan.High integrity, sound judgment, and the ability to represent the bank at the highest levels.Proficiency with commercial banking platforms, CRM systems, and standard business technology.We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.