SBA Director in California at Banner Bank

As SBA Director, you will lead the vision and execution of our SBA lending strategy, driving growth, performance, and operational excellence across the organization. This role partners closely with executive leadership to strengthen portfolio quality, enhance client experience, and expand market presence. It’s an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while building and guiding a high-performing team.

• You have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Economics, Law, Computer Science, or a related field (Required).
• You have an MBA or related advanced degree (Preferred).
• You bring 10 or more years of progressive experience in SBA lending, including portfolio management, servicing, and special credits, with enterprise or multi-function leadership experience (Required).
• You have 8 or more years of supervisory or management experience leading teams, projects, or processes (Required).
• You understand that an equivalent combination of education and experience can be considered in lieu of a degree.

• You bring deep expertise in SBA SOPs and the full SBA lending lifecycle, from production through servicing, liquidation, and guarantee management.
• You demonstrate strong executive presence and can influence senior leaders while driving alignment across functions.
• You have advanced financial acumen, including portfolio analytics, profitability management, and risk assessment.
• You have a proven track record of driving strategy and operational transformation in complex, regulated environments.
• You excel at building and leading high-performing teams across sales, operations, and portfolio management functions.
• You communicate effectively and build trusted partnerships with stakeholders at every level, both internally and externally.

• Do the right thing
• Teamwork
• Accountability
• Trust

"I have the opportunity to learn and grow every day in my current role. I love the work life balance, knowing that we work hard, and strive for high performance but we are celebrated." – Glassdoor review

• Targeted starting salary range (based on experience and location): $178,000 - $235,000
• Annual incentive potential
• Comprehensive employee benefits, including: medical, dental, vision, LTD, STD and life
• Paid vacation time, sick time and 11 company paid holidays
• 401k (with up to 4% match)
• Tuition reimbursement