Vice President - SBA Lending

At the heart of First Business Bank, we believe success comes down to putting people first. Our people are our priority - they embody ambition, experience, and client focus. The result is extremely engaged employees who provide unmatched client satisfaction. With comprehensive total rewards to support our team members, a commitment to an inclusive and engaging company culture, and a focus on improving our communities, it's time to take your next career step at First Business Bank and continue doing great things with great people!

VICE PRESIDENT - SBA LENDING

Currently looking for talent in any of the following markets:
Pacific Northwest;
Southern California;
Arizona;
Florida;
Texas;
Georgia

We are actively growing our SBA Lending team and looking for experienced sales professionals to help grow the SBA division across our nationwide footprint. The SBA Business Development Officer is responsible for generating new loan opportunities, with a focus on outbound sales by prospecting new clients, developing and deepening existing relationships and leveraging relationships with centers of influence in the community to grow the bank's loan and deposit portfolio.

The SBA Business Development Officer will be expected to use their credit expertise to evaluate loan opportunities with sound credit judgment, building and maintaining a portfolio of high-quality, profitable relationships consistent with the Bank's strategic and financial objectives. The SBA Business Development Officer will bring deals through the approval and closing process working with the appropriate internal teams (loan operations, credit and underwriting, portfolio management, etc.).

• New Business Development of SBA Commercial Loans and Deposits
• Portfolio Growth and Management
• SBA Program Expertise
• Compliance
• Customer Service
• Prepare Management Reports

• Post-secondary degree in a related field of study
• Minimum of 5 years of SBA lending sales experience
• Extensive working knowledge of SBA lending policies and procedures
• Formal credit training, preferred
• Evidence of sales and business development success
• Established network of referral sources
• Ability to analyze and understand financial statements of various business types as well as personal financial statements and tax returns and to present this information in a loan presentation to a committee
• Strong attention to detail, problem solving skills, and ability to prioritize work to execute tasks in a fast‑paced, deadline driven environment
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, that can be demonstrated with business partners
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills in order to ascertain and respond to customer needs and objectives to advance the client relationship and meet the Bank's objectives
• Strong personal drive and initiative, demonstrated work ethic, and ability to work as a team
• Demonstrated aptitude and curiosity for technology and systems, including emerging tools such as AI; ability to quickly learn, adapt, and leverage digital solutions to drive efficiency and innovation

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision plans
• Competitive compensation, with a focus on professional development and internal mobility
• Paid vacation time (15 days minimum per year)
• Paid sick leave (6 days per year)
• 1 day paid volunteer time
• 10 paid holidays (annually)
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) program with company matching, plus additional profit sharing contribution
• Performance based annual incentive program
• Free and confidential Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness programs
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Plus many other perks and benefits!

First Business Bank participates in the E-Verify program. Know Your Right to Work (English and Spanish).

First Business Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

If you require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email [email protected].