Small Business Administration Small Dollar Specialist

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Job Description:

At Regions, the Small Business Administration Small Dollar Specialist is the lead bank contact for a book of Small Business Administration industry clients with client contact made through virtual meetings, telephone, and email. This position is within the Regions’ Commercial Banking business unit and focuses on delivery of credit and a broad range of product / service client solutions across various markets. 

Primary Responsibilities

• Educates branch and small business associates on the benefits of SBA lending
• Creates strategies to originate SBA Loans with Internal Partners and in the marketplace of $500,000 and less
• Presents the company's loan capabilities and structures SBA loan proposals for SBA Small Dollar
• Develops and maintains a thorough understanding of SBA policies and structure, product knowledge, and financial analysis
• Serves as a central point of banker and client contact for potential SBA opportunities
• Identifies and develops relationship strategy for clients
• Coordinates with internal partners to fulfill the solution agreed to by the client
• Plans and executes quality client calls
• Manages transaction processes with support as required

This position requires the tracking of time for hours worked in excess of 40 per week and is eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

This position is incentive eligible.

Requirements

• Two (2) years in a client facing financial services role
• High school Diploma or GED

Preferences

• Bachelor's Degree

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to partner with various internal partners and product areas across the firm
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong negotiation skills

• This position may be filled at a higher level depending on the candidate's qualifications and relevant experience.
• Previous SBA experience preferred.

Position Type

Full time

Compensation Details

Pay ranges are job specific and are provided as a point-of-market reference for compensation decisions. Other factors which directly impact pay for individual associates include: experience, skills, knowledge, contribution, job location and, most importantly, performance in the job role. As these factors vary by individuals, pay will also vary among individual associates within the same job.

The target information listed below is based on the Metropolitan Statistical Area Market Range for where the position is located and level of the position.

Job Range Target:

Minimum:

$70,612.50 USD

Median:

$89,218.50 USD

Incentive Pay Plans:

This role is eligible to participate in a commission incentive plan. Employees have the potential to earn commission based on performance against defined metrics and goals.

Benefits Information

Regions offers a benefits package that is flexible, comprehensive and recognizes that "one size does not fit all" for benefits-eligible associates. Listed below is a synopsis of the benefits offered by Regions for informational purposes, which is not intended to be a complete summary of plan terms and conditions.

• Paid Vacation/Sick Time

• 401K with Company Match

• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

• Disability Benefits

• Health Savings Account

• Flexible Spending Account

• Life Insurance

• Parental Leave

• Employee Assistance Program

• Associate Volunteer Program

Please note, benefits and plans may be changed, amended, or terminated with respect to all or any class of associate at any time. To learn more about Regions’ benefits, please click or copy the link below to your browser.

https://www.regions.com/about-regions/welcome-portal/benefits

Location DetailsPonce De Leon

Location:Coral Gables, Florida

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

Job applications at Regions are accepted electronically through our career site for a minimum of five business days from the date of posting. Job postings for higher-volume positions may remain active for longer than the minimum period due to business need and may be closed at any time thereafter at the discretion of the company.