VP - Small Business Banking & Lending - Chatsworth
Premier America Credit Union · Los Angeles, CA · 2 days ago
FinanceFull-time
Essential Duties
- Team Leadership & Development: Build and manage a team of Small Business Bankers, overseeing recruitment and ongoing performance management.
- Develop the skills and competencies of the team through active coaching, regular performance reviews, and professional growth plans.
- Foster a collaborative and results-driven team culture that is focused on achieving business goals and delivering superior member experience.
- Identify and cultivate high-potential Team Members to build a strong talent pipeline for future leadership roles within the bank.
- Serve as a subject matter expert and leader.
Sales & Business Development
- Develop and execute strategic sales plans to achieve revenue targets, profitability, and market growth for the small business division.
- Drive new client acquisition through proactive prospecting, outside calling, and developing a strong network of internal and external referral sources.
- Deepen existing client relationships by understanding their financial needs and connecting them with the full range of the bank's products and services, including credit, treasury management, and digital banking solutions.
- Represent Premier America in the community by participating in civic and networking events to enhance brand visibility and generate new business opportunities.
- Lead strategic business activations to win new business.
Sales & Risk Management
- Implement and execute a disciplined sales management process, including pipeline management, coaching, and performance tracking to ensure accountability for results.
- Manage and control risk, expenses, and compliance activities, ensuring adherence to all policies, procedures, and regulatory guidelines.
- Oversee the credit process, assisting with credit appeals, and ensuring that all lending activities meet profitability targets and risk-management standards.
- Adequately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding its clients and assets.
Operational Excellence
- Develop and maintain consistent management routines to drive results, share best practices, and keep the team focused on key business priorities.
- Maintain expert knowledge of the small business market, including local economic trends, competitive landscape, and customer challenges and opportunities.
- Collaborate cross-business to ensure the organization leverages the full breadth of Premier America’s capabilities to deliver a differentiated and comprehensive value proposition to members.
- Establish strong strategic partnerships with other leaders to identify, prioritize, and activate high-value cross-business referral opportunities that accelerate growth and deepen member engagement.
- Partner with Retail Branch Managers to translate Business Banking strategies into effective, scalable execution through Branch Teams, reinforcing alignment, operational discipline, and strategic focus.
Requirements
- Experience: 10+ years of related business experience, including 5+ years in sales management and 5+ years in business banking.
- Portfolio Management: Proven ability to manage a portfolio of business clients with annual revenues ranging from $1M to $10M.
- Market Presence: Established professional network within the local market.
- Communication: Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex financial solutions clearly.
- Leadership: Demonstrated ability to coach, motivate, and develop a high-performing sales team.
- Sales Acumen: Strong business development, negotiation, and closing skills.
- Credit & Financial Analysis: Deep understanding of business credit, underwriting, and risk management.
- Relationship Building: Proven ability to build and maintain long-term, profitable relationships with clients and partners.
- Strategic Thinking: Skilled at analyzing market trends, identifying opportunities, and developing effective business strategies.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree is required; MBA or relevant graduate degree is preferred.
Pay
Compensation base pay compensation range is: 150 – 225K annually.
Schedule
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