SBA Special Assets Manager

Our client, a well-capitalized and growing Preferred SBA lender, seeks an experienced SBA Special Assets professional to join their organization.

The Opportunity:

Our client is seeking an experienced SBA Special Assets Manager to lead the execution of SBA workouts, liquidations, and recoveries across a complex portfolio of distressed and high-risk credits. This role is designed for a hands‑on, outcome‑driven professional who independently manages special assets cases end‑to‑end and is accountable for loss mitigation and recovery results.

Key Responsibilities:

• Independently manage a pipeline of SBA loans requiring workout, liquidation, or special assets intervention, with full ownership of strategy and execution.
• Lead SBA workout and liquidation strategies to minimize losses and maximize recoveries while preserving SBA guaranty where applicable.
• Serve as the internal subject‑matter expert for complex, defaulted, or high‑risk SBA credits.
• Coordinate directly with internal credit leadership, outside legal counsel, the SBA, and other third parties to resolve distressed assets.
• Ensure all special assets activities comply with internal policies, banking regulations, and SBA SOP requirements.
• Provide regular reporting to senior leadership on distressed credit status, recoveries, liquidation progress, and guaranty outcomes.
• Conduct annual reviews as required for SBA loans in special assets status.
• Exercise sound judgment and independence in decision‑making without reliance on routine servicing or portfolio management functions.

Experience & Qualifications:

• 7–10+ years of progressive experience in SBA special assets, workouts, and liquidations.
• Demonstrated success managing complex distressed SBA credits and driving recoveries.
• Strong working knowledge of SBA SOP, guaranty requirements, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience working directly with outside legal counsel and the SBA on defaulted loan resolutions.
• Exceptional organizational skills with strong attention to detail and documentation standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, and SBA CAFS applications.