SBA Lending Strategy & Execution Lead

U.S. Bank; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 139,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) saving plan

Paid time off

Disability & life insurance

Job summary

U.S. Bank is seeking a senior SBA Lending Strategy and Execution Manager to translate strategy into measurable results as the division scales toward $1B+ in annual production.

This role leads strategic initiatives, operating cadence, and performance discipline across multiple functions. Reporting to the Division Head, you will oversee cross‑functional delivery with Sales, Credit, Operations, Risk, Finance, Marketing, and Technology.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent work experience.
• 10+ years of project management activities.
• 2+ years of managerial experience.
• Experience in banking, SBA lending, or regulated financial services is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Translate divisional strategy into a portfolio of initiatives with defined outcomes.
• Own KPI governance, dashboards, and operating rhythm for the division.
• Lead cross‑functional collaboration across Sales, Credit, Operations, Risk, Finance, and Technology.
• Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, and scale processes.
• Build and coach a small strategy/execution team.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Executive communication

Analytical skills

Cross‑functional collaboration

Education

Master's degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

Salesforce

Power BI

Job description

U.S. Bank is seeking a senior SBA Lending Strategy and Execution Manager to translate strategy into measurable results as the division scales toward $1B+ in annual production.

This role leads strategic initiatives, operating cadence, and performance discipline across multiple functions. Reporting to the Division Head, you will oversee cross‑functional delivery with Sales, Credit, Operations, Risk, Finance, Marketing, and Technology.