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 at our Hope Street branch location in Los Angeles. 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:
- Oversees, leads, and directs a branch with regards to sales, operations, and corporate/regulatory compliance to meet assigned lending, deposit, and fee income goals.
- Responsible for staff management and development including performance evaluations, promotions, salary recommendations and disciplinary action.
- Provides suitable credit, deposit or other banking services as well as counsel and advice to best meet clients' needs.
- Develops programs to maximize branch profitability, minimize risk, and improve customer service and product knowledge.
- Responsible for acquiring, expanding and maintaining client relationships through both inside and outside business development activities.
- Analyzes risks and profitability of assigned client portfolio to ensure ongoing profitability and conformity with credit terms.
- Responsible for ensuring the successful processing, underwriting, and approving of loans within assigned limits.
- Negotiates loan terms and conditions in accordance with bank policy.
- Remains well versed in economic and financial concepts and developments relating to clients.
- Reviews branch reports for compliance and accuracy.
- Responsible for community development and relations.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- 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.
- Proven track record in commercial underwriting concepts, structuring credit facilities, negotiating loan terms, and analyzing complex corporate financial statements and tax returns
- Demonstrated success in consultative business-to-business sales, outside business development, and pipeline management in a competitive banking landscape.
- Strong track record of leading, mentoring, and retaining high-caliber banking teams while managing daily operational and sales performance.
- Comprehensive understanding of commercial banking regulations, compliance frameworks, and sound credit risk governance.
- Superior executive presence, persuasive presentation skills, and the ability to build trust-based relationships
Benefits:
- 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 $139,208 - $170,143 annually depending on job-related factors such as level of experience.