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SBA Business Development Manager

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United States
Full-time

About the Role

At East West Bank, a Most Loved Workplace® certified employer in the Financial Services space, Your financial bridge connecting East and West for boundless opportunity..

Develop and manage relationships with small business clients to grow SBA loan portfolio.

What makes this opportunity special

  • Global Career Growth Opportunities: With 110 locations across the U.S. and Asia, employees gain exposure to diverse markets and industries including real estate, entertainment, tech, and venture capital—creating unique pathways for advancement and international experience.
  • Multicultural & Inclusive Teams: Our experienced, multicultural workforce reflects our mission as a bridge between East and West. We celebrate diverse perspectives and create an environment where cultural backgrounds are valued and leveraged for innovation.
  • Industry Leadership & Expertise: Leading in specialized sectors like entertainment, high-tech, aviation, and private equity, our teams work on meaningful, complex projects that challenge them to grow professionally and contribute to sustainable business success.

Our core culture values include Global Bridge-Building Mindset, Genuine Multicultural Collaboration, Empowered to Take Initiative.

Employees rate East West Bank 4.4/5 for our workplace culture.

Want to learn more about what it's like to work at East West Bank? View our full profile.

Requirements

  • Experience in SBA lending
  • Strong sales and relationship management skills
  • Knowledge of SBA regulations

Benefits

  • Healthcare
  • Retirement Savings
  • Wellness Programs
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Why This Is a Most Loved Workplace® Certified Job

90% love working here
88% trust their manager
88% would recommend
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Systemic Collaboration

Over the past 50 years, East West Bank has grown from a small savings and loan association with $600 million in assets into a global full-service commercial bank with over $76.2 billion in assets (as of March 31, 2025) and more than 110 locations across the U.S. and Asia. Today, it is one of the fastest-growing banks in the nation and the largest publicly traded independent bank headquartered in Southern California. In the U.S., the Bank serves key markets in California, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Nevada, New York, Texas and Washington.

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Positive Vision for the Future

East West Bank is committed to delivering banking products and services of the highest quality and its values serve as a compass for its actions, processes and culture. Employees treat the Bank as their own and proactively support one another in achieving great results. The Bank’s actions reflect its commitment to Absolute Integrity, Customer Alignment, Creativity, Respect & Fairness, Unification, Expertise & Professionalism, and Selflessness. Employees make decisions based on the best interests of the Bank and its customers, with a focus on meeting and exceeding customers’ expectations. At East West Bank, everyone is treated equally and consistently. Employees accept responsibility for their actions truthfully and candidly and are rewarded according to standard measures of merit. East West Bank encourages a collaborative environment with open communication. All employees have opportunities for individual and professional growth and continuously seek to improve their abilities.

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Alignment of Values

Dominic Ng is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of East West Bank. Since joining the Bank in 1991, he has transformed East West from a small savings and loan association with $600 million in assets into a global full-service commercial bank with over $76 billion in assets. Its 3,000+ employees serve more than 550,000 customers. In recognition of its performance, S&P Global Market Intelligence and Bank Director ranked East West as the #1 Best Performing Bank in 2023, a distinction Bank Director reaffirmed for 2024. For his industry leadership and business achievements, American Banker named Mr. Ng Banker of the Year, recognizing his ability to execute a bold vision while maintaining credit discipline and building East West into one of the nation’s most profitable banks. Among other accolades, he was named Business Person of the Year by the Los Angeles Business Journal and one of Forbes’ 25 Most Notable Chinese Americans. Mr. Ng’s contributions to culture and social impact have earned him widespread recognition. The Los Angeles Times included him among its L.A. Influential list of 2024. He received the inaugural Wallis Icon Award in 2025, which commended his role in corporate philanthropy and his efforts to strengthen the institutions and communities that shape Los Angeles. He also received the Alexis de Tocqueville Award—United Way Worldwide’s highest honor—for his leadership as a longtime board member and campaign chair for the United Way of Greater Los Angeles, where he led a record-breaking $66 million fundraising campaign in 2000. His innovative approach became a best practice for United Way chapters nationwide. A respected commentator on banking and finance, Mr. Ng has addressed business, government, academic and civic audiences. His efforts to foster East-West cultural understanding have led to partnerships between East West Bank and institutions such as the Los Angeles County Museum of Art; Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles; The Huntington Library; the Bowers Museum; and The Broad. His vision and example inspire employees to collaborate and sustain success.

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Respect

East West Bank fosters mutual respect among its employees. The Bank hires, develops, and promotes employees based on merit, and provides an open and supportive working environment. East West Bank is committed to building an environment where employees are valued and respected. The Bank embraces differences and encourages collaboration, finding strength in employees’ varied ideas and perspectives.

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Killer Outcomes

East West Bank’s distinct and unique corporate culture sets it apart from other organizations and forms the foundation of its success. Employees take Pride in Ownership, treating the Bank as their own and striving to overdeliver to ensure shared success. East West Bank fosters a culture centered on achieving Results-Driven Performance through teamwork and support. Employees demonstrate strong, goal-driven performance and are encouraged to set high standards while adopting an Entrepreneurial Mindset to find practical solutions to complex challenges. Accountability is key, with employees taking ownership of problems and their decisions, fostering reliability among team members. The emphasis on Attention to Detail drives analytical and systematic thinking, allowing employees to deeply understand East West Bank's operations. Empowered to create Win-Win Relationships through positive experiences, employees actively listen to customer needs and consistently exceed their expectations.

What It's Like to Work Here

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