SBA Special Assets Manager

ThinkingAhead Executive Search; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading SBA lender in Nashville, TN, seeks an experienced SBA Special Assets Manager to effectively manage workouts and recoveries of complex SBA loans. The ideal candidate will have 7-10+ years in SBA special assets, demonstrating success in handling distressed credits. This role demands strong leadership in compliance, decision-making, and reporting to senior management. Join this growing organization and make a significant impact on recovery outcomes while ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of experience in SBA special assets, workouts, and liquidations.
• Success in managing complex distressed SBA credits.
• Proficient understanding of SBA SOP and guaranty requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage a pipeline of SBA loans needing workouts or special intervention.
• Lead strategies to minimize losses while maximizing recoveries.
• Coordinate with legal counsel and SBA for asset resolution.

Skills

SBA workouts management

Loss mitigation

Regulatory compliance

Attention to detail

Complex credit resolutions

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

SBA CAFS applications

Job description

Our client, a well-capitalized and growing Preferred SBA lender, seeks an experienced SBA Special Assets professional to join their organization.

The Opportunity:

Our client is seeking an experienced SBA Special Assets Manager to lead the execution of SBA workouts, liquidations, and recoveries across a complex portfolio of distressed and high-risk credits. This role is designed for a hands‑on, outcome‑driven professional who independently manages special assets cases end‑to‑end and is accountable for loss mitigation and recovery results.

Key Responsibilities:

• Independently manage a pipeline of SBA loans requiring workout, liquidation, or special assets intervention, with full ownership of strategy and execution.
• Lead SBA workout and liquidation strategies to minimize losses and maximize recoveries while preserving SBA guaranty where applicable.
• Serve as the internal subject‑matter expert for complex, defaulted, or high‑risk SBA credits.
• Coordinate directly with internal credit leadership, outside legal counsel, the SBA, and other third parties to resolve distressed assets.
• Ensure all special assets activities comply with internal policies, banking regulations, and SBA SOP requirements.
• Provide regular reporting to senior leadership on distressed credit status, recoveries, liquidation progress, and guaranty outcomes.
• Conduct annual reviews as required for SBA loans in special assets status.
• Exercise sound judgment and independence in decision‑making without reliance on routine servicing or portfolio management functions.

Experience & Qualifications:

• 7–10+ years of progressive experience in SBA special assets, workouts, and liquidations.
• Demonstrated success managing complex distressed SBA credits and driving recoveries.
• Strong working knowledge of SBA SOP, guaranty requirements, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience working directly with outside legal counsel and the SBA on defaulted loan resolutions.
• Exceptional organizational skills with strong attention to detail and documentation standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, and SBA CAFS applications.