Business Center Manager- Hope Street- Los Angeles, CA

California Bank & Trust•Los Angeles, CA

8d•$139,208 - $170,143

About The Position

California Bank & Trust is seeking a Business Center Manager for its Hope Street branch in Los Angeles. The role oversees branch operations, business development, financial growth, and team leadership, with a focus on exceptional client service and regulatory compliance. The manager leads sales and operations, supports clients with banking services and advice, develops client relationships, manages lending activity, and promotes branch profitability and community relations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field; a combination of education and experience may meet the requirements.
At least 6 years of banking management and lending or other directly related experience.
Proven experience with 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 environment.
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 ability to build trust-based relationships.

Responsibilities

Oversee, lead, and direct branch sales, operations, and corporate and regulatory compliance to meet lending, deposit, and fee-income goals.
Manage and develop staff, including conducting performance evaluations and making recommendations regarding promotions, salaries, and disciplinary actions.
Provide appropriate credit, deposit, and other banking services, as well as advice and counsel to meet client needs.
Develop programs to maximize branch profitability, minimize risk, and improve customer service and product knowledge.
Acquire, expand, and maintain client relationships through inside and outside business development activities.
Analyze the risks and profitability of the assigned client portfolio and ensure conformity with 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.
Support community development and relations.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life and disability insurance
Paid parental leave
Adoption assistance
Health savings account
Flexible spending and dependent care accounts
Paid training
Paid time off
11 paid federal holidays and applicable state holidays
401(k) plan with company match
Profit sharing
Competitive compensation based on work experience
Mental health benefits, including coaching and therapy sessions
Tuition reimbursement for qualifying employees enrolled in an accredited degree program related to business needs, up to $5,250 per calendar year; eligible upon hire
Employee Ambassador preferred banking product