Business Center Manager- Claremont- Los Angeles, CA

About the role

Associates at California Bank & Trust work in a relationship-centered culture where they are provided with the tools, training, and opportunities to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues. As a premier California-focused financial services company with over 70 years of history and more than 80 full-service branches, CB&T is dedicated to serving communities, families, and businesses of all sizes. This role focuses on overseeing, leading, and directing the Claremont, Los Angeles branch to meet lending, deposit, and fee income goals while ensuring top-notch customer service and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, lead, and direct branch operations, sales, and compliance to achieve assigned lending, deposit, and fee income goals.
• Manage and develop staff, including performance evaluations, promotions, salary recommendations, and disciplinary actions.
• Provide tailored credit, deposit, and banking services, along with counsel, to meet clients' needs effectively.
• Develop programs to maximize branch profitability, minimize risk, and enhance customer service and product knowledge.
• Acquire, expand, and maintain client relationships through inside and outside business development activities.
• Analyze risks and profitability of the assigned client portfolio to ensure ongoing profitability and adherence to credit terms.
• Ensure successful processing, underwriting, and approval of loans within assigned limits.
• Negotiate loan terms and conditions in accordance with bank policy.
• Stay informed about economic and financial concepts and developments relevant to clients.
• Review branch reports for compliance and accuracy.
• Engage in community development and relations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field, with 3+ years of banking management and lending experience (or a combination of education and directly related experience).
• Deep understanding of commercial lending concepts.
• Business development experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of branch/banking management, operations, policies, procedures, products, and lending concepts.
• Familiarity with business development and sales within the financial industry.
• Ability to make sound decisions, mitigate risk, and build relationships with clients, employees, and management.
• Knowledge of banking laws and regulations.
• Strong problem resolution, communication (verbal and written), and customer relationship skills.
• Proven ability to manage staff effectively.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting on day one.
• Life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, and adoption assistance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and dependent care accounts.
• Paid training, Paid Time Off (PTO), 11 paid federal holidays, and applicable state holidays.
• 401(k) plan with company match and profit sharing.
• Competitive compensation aligned with experience.
• Mental health benefits, including coaching and therapy sessions.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for qualifying employees enrolled in an accredited degree program related to business needs (eligible upon hire).
• Employee Ambassador preferred banking products.

Pay

This position is eligible for a base salary in the range of $97,000 - $108,000 annually, depending on job-related factors such as level of experience and location.