SBA Loan Specialist

Celtic Bank

. Serve the Small Business Administration commercial loan portfolio .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeSalt Lake City • Utah • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing SBA loan portfolios, including preparing and analyzing Guaranty repurchase requests and Universal Purchase Packages. Proficient in collaborating with third-party resources and generating detailed reports while maintaining strong organizational and communication skills.

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SBA Loan Portfolio ManagementGuaranty Repurchase RequestsMicrosoft Office SuiteDetail OrientedInterpersonal Communication

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Hard Skills

Loan Documentation AnalysisSBA Package PreparationLiquidation ActivitiesCharge-off Tabs PreparationForm 172 CompletionPost-default Recovery PaymentsQuality Control ReviewBankruptcy Correspondence HandlingMonthly and Quarterly ReportingVendor Payment Processing

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingOrganizational SkillsAdaptabilityCollaborationTime Management

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SharePointOneDriveWeb-based Applications

Industry Keywords

SBA ProceduresCommercial Loan PortfolioDefaulted LoansCare and Preservation of CollateralDeadline-driven Environment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SaltStack

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve the Small Business Administration commercial loan portfolio
Prepare Guaranty repurchase requests consistent with SBA procedures
Prepare, analyze, and recover SBA Guaranties on defaulted loans
Gather, review, and analyze loan documentation for SBA packages
Prepare Universal Purchase Packages, Care and Preservation of Collateral Tabs, Charge-off Tabs, and Liquidation Deadline requests
Prepare Wrap Up reports, memos, and justifications for loan actions
Review SBA packages prepared by other team members for quality control
Prepare responses to SBA questions regarding submitted requests
Correspond and work with attorneys, appraisers, site inspectors, and other third-party resources to gather data
Complete other SBA-related tasks and assigned projects
Process and distribute mail
Complete Form 172 and remit post-default recovery payments
Handle bankruptcy correspondence and related tasks
Perform liquidation activities
Process vendor payments
Generate and present monthly and quarterly reports

Requirements

What you’ll need

Previous SBA and/or lending experience preferred
Four-year or undergraduate degree strongly preferred
Detail oriented with excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills, verbal and written
Ability to problem solve and work independently
Ability to prioritize and support various activities simultaneously
Ability to thrive in a deadline-driven environment
Strong technical skills, including Microsoft Office suite, web-based applications, and SharePoint/OneDrive
Adaptability to changing department priorities while remaining attentive to daily demands
Ability to learn quickly, adapt to new processes, and work in a collaborative environment
Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships
Must be able to read, write, and understand fluent English
Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, including stationary work, mobility within the office, and communication
Utah-based employees may work hybrid after the initial training period in the Salt Lake City office, subject to department and job requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision
401(k) with employer match
Life and long-term disability coverage
HSA and FSA plans
Holidays and paid time off requests
Robust wellness program, including catered meals three times a week, lunch and learns, and onsite gym