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Small Business Banker jobs are open across community banks, regional banks, credit unions, and commercial lenders, from entry-level relationship associate to senior banker and portfolio manager, with specializations in SBA lending, commercial credit, and business development. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Thank you for your interest in a career at Regions. At Regions, we believe associates deserve more than just a job. We believe in offering performance-driven individuals a place where they can build a career—a place to expect more opportunities. If you are focused on results, dedicated to quality, strength and integrity, and possess the drive to succeed, then we are your employer of choice. Regions is dedicated to taking appropriate steps to safeguard and protect private and personally identifiable information you submit. The information that you submit will be collected and reviewed by associates, consultants, and vendors of Regions in order to evaluate your qualifications and experience for job opportunities and will not be used for marketing purposes, sold, or shared outside of Regions unless required by law. Such information will be stored in accordance with regulatory requirements and in conjunction with Regions’ Retention Schedule for a minimum of three years. You may review, modify, or update your information by visiting and logging into the careers section of the system.
Job Description
At Regions, the Senior Small Business Relationship Banker is responsible for meeting with customers and prospects both in person and on the phone to determine their financial needs, and meeting those needs by proactively offering appropriate products, services, and guidance to achieve their financial goals. This role will provide services to all customers but will focus on small business customers with revenues up to $5MM—acquiring new customers, and deepening existing customer relationships through checking acquisition, check card, money movement, credit card, merchant services, and lending. Regions' mission is to make life better for our customers and communities, and we are looking for candidates committed to helping customers reach their financial goals by understanding and meeting customer needs. This role offers an exciting opportunity for candidates with retail or sales experience that are interested in a career with opportunities for growth, development, and upward mobility. The successful candidate should be individually driven and competitive, as well as motivated to work as a team to achieve a common goal. This requires a candidate who excels at identifying customer needs and possesses strong communication skills.
Primary Responsibilities
- Achieves individual and branch targets and goals by proactively identifying customer needs and providing advanced level guidance and perspective about Regions’ solutions with a specific focus on small business customers
- Conducts outbound phone calls using generated customer and prospect lead lists of small business and consumer customers to expand existing relationships and acquire new ones
- Works in partnership with the Branch Manager to serve as the primary relationship managers for a portfolio of small business customers with revenues up to $5MM
- Educates and advises customers on Regions’ Consumer and Business products and services, including all loan and deposit types
- Educates customers on emerging technology and digital solutions such as mobile, online, and ATM offerings, all designed to make banking easier
- Provides a consistent optimal customer experience, which may consist of sharing responsibility for day to day branch responsibilities including but not limited to greeting customers and processing transactions to ensure customers bank when, where, and how they choose
- Owns and resolves customer issues
- Refers customers to an internal team of experts when additional financial goals and needs are recognized
- Supports team development by serving as a subject matter expert for junior level bankers
- Follows all bank processes and procedures and adheres to applicable laws and regulations, including completing duties delegated and assigned by the Branch Manager; as a member of the branch team, ensures sound banking practices, including managing, identifying and reporting operational risks
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. This position requires registration with the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry (NMLS). Please refer to https://fedregistry.nationwidelicensingsystem.org for more information.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Two (2) years of banking, sales, and/or customer service experience
- Ability to handle cash and process cash transactions
- Ability to communicate in person, on the phone, and through electronic channels
- Ability to use a computer on a frequent basis, including typing and sustained attention to a monitor
- Ability to work Saturdays as needed
- Ability to walk and stand for extended periods of time
- Ability to lift up to twenty (20) pounds
Preferences
- Bachelor’s degree
Skills And Competencies
- Ability to adhere to policies, procedures, and guidelines
- Ability to assist customers with digital banking offerings
- Ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously
- Ability to provide excellent customer service
- Excellent relationship-building skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
- Strong business acumen to assess the needs of small business clients
- Strong verbal, written communication, and organizational skills
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.
- Minimum Job Range Target: $49,397.26 USD
- Median: $57,693.50 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. This role is eligible to participate in a formulaic incentive plan. Employees have the potential to earn incentives 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.
Location Details
University Parkway
Location: Sarasota, 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.
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Who's Hiring
- U.S. Bank34

- Regions Financial11

- Regions Bank8

- City National Bank of Florida8

- TD3

Top Industries Hiring
- Banking & Financial Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in small business banker jobs.
- Two or more years of business banking or commercial lending experience
- Demonstrated ability to analyze business financial statements and tax returns
- Experience originating and structuring SBA 7(a) or 504 loans
- Proficiency with commercial loan origination and CRM platforms
- Bachelor's degree in finance, business, accounting, or a related field
- Active portfolio management experience with small to mid-size business clients
Tips for Your Small Business Banker Job Search
Quantify your loan portfolio performance
Hiring managers want to see revenue impact, not just duties. List your average portfolio size, year-over-year deposit growth you drove, and the number of new business relationships you opened. Vague descriptions of client service won't move you past the first screen.
Highlight SBA lending credentials early
If you have SBA 7(a) or 504 origination experience, put it in your resume summary and repeat it in your skills section. Many small business banker postings filter on this directly, so burying it under general responsibilities costs you interviews.
Target postings by loan authority tier
Job listings for this role often state a credit authority limit, such as up to $500K or up to $2M. Apply to roles where your current approval authority is at or just below that ceiling, not roles two tiers above your experience level.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists small business banker openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a client scenario for interviews
Interviewers at community banks and regional lenders almost always ask you to walk through a real deal you structured. Prepare one specific example with the business type, credit need, how you underwrote it, and the outcome. Generic answers about relationship building won't satisfy a credit-focused interviewer.
Negotiate on the full compensation package
Small business banker roles often include production bonuses tied to new loan volume and deposit growth. Before accepting any offer, ask for the bonus structure details and historical payout rates so you can compare total compensation across competing offers, not just base pay.
Small Business Banker Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most small business bankers?
The companies hiring the most small business bankers right now include U.S. Bank, Regions Financial, and Regions Bank, with the largest share of openings in Florida, California, and Arizona, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Regional and community banks typically post the highest volume of roles in this category.
How many small business banker jobs are remote?
About 7% of small business banker openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the relationship-driven nature of the role. Business development and portfolio review responsibilities tend to offer the most flexibility, while in-person client meetings and branch coverage keep most positions at least partially on-site.
How do you become a small business banker?
Start with a degree in finance, business, or accounting, then build foundational experience in retail banking, credit analysis, or a commercial lending support role. Develop proficiency in reading business financial statements and tax returns, then pursue SBA lending training. Moving into a business banker associate position gives you direct origination experience before advancing to a full portfolio.
Can you get hired as a small business banker with little experience?
Yes, many banks hire candidates with retail banking backgrounds into associate or junior business banker roles, especially if you can demonstrate credit analysis skills and existing business relationships. Completing SBA lending coursework, earning a credit certification, or transferring from an underwriting or financial analyst role strengthens your case without direct origination experience.
What does the small business banker interview process look like?
The process typically involves an initial phone screen with HR, followed by a panel interview with a branch manager and a credit officer who will ask you to walk through a deal you structured. Final rounds often include a credit scenario exercise or a discussion of how you would build a prospect pipeline in the local market.
Where can I find and apply to small business banker jobs?
You can find and apply to small business banker jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that fit your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to each listing that matches what you're looking for.
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