• Job Description

  Req#: REGIO001505

  I am Lacey Sansavera, EVP, Chief Banking Officer at the Bank of Utah. Founded in 1952, Bank of Utah is one of Utah's largest, privately owned community banks. Nasdaq ranked us Best Bank in Utah for 2025! Here we strive to unlock the potential of our team members, clients, and community. We act with integrity in every decision, build trust through every interaction, and exceed expectations at every opportunity. We seek to responsibly create lasting prosperity today and for generations to come.

  We are currently looking for a Regional Small Business Banking Leader to work Monday - Friday in Utah County. The Vice President, Regional Small Business Banking Leader is responsible for leading a region of Branch Managers, with a focus on growing the small business credit portfolio, deposit base, and overall branch performance. This role provides strategic direction, credit oversight, and coaching to ensure branches are meeting financial goals while serving as trusted financial partners in their communities.

  This leader brings strong credit expertise and a collaborative approach to developing relationship bankers at the branch level. They play a critical role in ensuring branches operate as effective business units-delivering tailored financial solutions, growing market share, and serving as strong community partners. This leader recognizes the strategic role branches play in driving small business success, local visibility, and long-term deposit growth.

  Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or related field; MBA or completion of formal banking program preferred.
  • 7+ years of experience in small business or commercial banking with proven credit authority.
  • Prior experience leading teams within a retail, branch, or small business banking environment.
  • Strong credit analysis, loan structuring, and risk management skills.
  • Familiarity with Sageworks or similar LOS platforms; ability to drive process improvement through technology.
  • Excellent leadership, coaching, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Proven track record of driving performance, supporting talent development, and delivering results.
  • Understanding of community banking and the strategic role of branches in building relationships and growing deposits.

  Regular duties and responsibilities:

  Regional Leadership

  • Lead and manage a team of Branch Managers, providing strategic direction and day-to-day support to drive loan growth, deposit generation, and profitability across the region.
  • Set clear expectations and ensure consistent execution of business plans aligned with the bank’s strategic objectives.
  • Promote a culture of high performance, accountability, and community engagement across the region.
  • Drive the professional development of Branch Managers through coaching, mentorship, and succession planning.

  Credit Oversight & Lending Support

  • Act as the credit authority for small business loans originated through the branch network, within designated limits.
  • Support Branch Managers in evaluating credit requests, analyzing financials, identifying and mitigating risk, and structuring appropriate loan terms.
  • Review and provide input on loan write-ups and presentation materials.
  • Assist in handling modifications, pricing, and documentation exceptions.
  • Partner with credit and loan operations teams to maintain portfolio quality and resolve documentation deficiencies.

  Coaching & Development

  • Develop Branch Managers into strong relationship bankers and small business advocates, capable of identifying opportunities and deepening client relationships.
  • Provide training and mentorship on credit analysis, business development, relationship management, and leadership.
  • Foster a culture of learning, accountability, and continuous improvement within the region.
  • Support internal career growth and succession planning through intentional coaching and leadership development.

  Business Development & Community Engagement

  • Guide Branch Managers in building business development plans to grow client relationships and expand market share.
  • Promote low-cost deposit growth and cross-selling of bank products and services to small business clients.
  • Encourage active community involvement and participation in events that enhance the bank’s visibility and credibility in the market.
  • Collaborate with internal teams such as Treasury Management, SBA, and Wealth to deliver comprehensive client solutions.

  Process & System Optimization

  • Utilize knowledge of the bank’s loan origination system (Sageworks) to drive efficiency in credit processes.
  • Identify opportunities to enhance workflows and recommend changes to better support small business lending needs.
  • Partner with credit and operations teams to ensure that systems and processes align with frontline requirements.

  Equal Opportunity Employer
  This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

• About the company

  Bank of Utah is a federally-insured community bank, with corporate headquarters in Ogden, Utah.

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