Regional Manager - San Diego, CA

Associates at California Bank & Trust work in a relationship-centered culture where they are provided with the tools, training, and opportunities to build the best possible relationships with our clients and with each other. Our workplace culture values each associate’s unique experiences, background and perspectives and provides a collaborative environment for all employees to grow and thrive.       

As a premier California-focused financial services company dedicated to serving its communities, families, and businesses (small, mid-sized and large), CB&T has been active for 70 years and has more than 80 full-service branch offices across the state. This dedication has helped the bank earn recognition as a perennial powerhouse in yearly voting for “Best Bank” and “Best Commercial Bank” from the readers of San Diego Union-Tribune and Orange County Register. Additionally, as a division of Zions Bancorporation, the bank has collected multiple Greenwich Excellence Awards for “Overall Client Satisfaction” in Small Business & Middle Market Excellence Awards.    

We are looking for a Regional Manager in San Diego, CA. This role is responsible for leading and overseeing all operational, strategic, and administrative functions for a major bank region or segment, ensuring effective staffing, regulatory compliance, financial performance, and the development of policies and procedures that align with business objectives and market trends. 

Essential Functions: 

• Manages the activities of a major bank region or segment.  

• Reviews and recommends departmental objectives, goals and procedures.  

• Monitors the quality of the work produced.  

• Ensures adequate staff, materials and procedures are in place for effective operations.  

• Recommends and implements effective departmental policies and procedures to remain in line with industry trends, market needs and bank objectives.  

• Contributes to the development of innovative policies and procedures to best meet business needs.  

• Controls departmental expenses.  

• Ensures compliance with all related legal requirements and banking regulations.  

• Typically has final authority concerning staffing, performance evaluations, promotions, salary recommendations, and terminations.  

• Provides guidance to subordinate supervisors and staff.  

• Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications: 

• Typically requires a Bachelors degree in business or finance or a related field and 12+ years of lending experience including 5 years of managerial experience over a major, multidiscipline, segment of the company.  

• Strong multifaceted banking knowledge including knowledge of complex credit structures and advanced lending policies, procedures and techniques.  

• Expert level knowledge in the assigned specialty or market segment.  

• Demonstrated strong leadership skills.  

• Sound analytical and reasoning skills.  

• High level negotiation and written communication skills. 

Benefits: 

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance – START DAY ONE! 

• Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Paternal Leave, and Adoption Assistance 

• Health Savings (HSA), Flexible Spending (FSA), and dependent care accounts 

• Paid Training, Paid Time Off (PTO), and 11 Paid Federal Holidays 

• 401(k) plan with company match, Profit Sharing, competitive compensation in line with work experience 

• Mental health benefits, including coaching and therapy sessions 

• Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying employees 

• Employee Ambassador preferred banking products 

This position is eligible to earn a base salary in the range of $238,000 - $265,000 annually depending on job-related factors such as level of experience.