SBA Business Development Officer I

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Identify and generate SBA lending opportunities through networking, prospecting, referrals, and internal collaborations.

• Collaborate with Relationship Managers to pinpoint SBA opportunities.

• Engage in joint sales calls while providing expertise in SBA lending.

• Structure financing requests and compile comprehensive loan submissions.

• Maintain an active sales pipeline and progress opportunities throughout the lending process.

• Ensure adherence to SBA regulations and Bank policies.

• Establish referral relationships to cultivate new business opportunities.

• Work in conjunction with Relationship Managers, Credit Administration, Underwriting, Closing, Servicing, and Operations teams.

• Provide financing solutions that foster the growth of small businesses.

• Achieve performance objectives related to loan production, pipeline development, referral source engagement, loan quality, customer experience, portfolio performance, credit quality, and compliance.

⛳️ Requirements

• Two to five years of experience in commercial banking, lending, business development, financial services, or a related field.

• Fundamental understanding of SBA lending programs.

• Knowledge of commercial credit principles and the analysis of financial statements.

• Familiarity with business development and relationship management practices.

• Capability to analyze tax returns, business financial statements, and cash flow data.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and CRM systems.

• Competencies in Business Development, Relationship Management, Consultative Selling, SBA Knowledge, Financial Analysis, CRM Utilization, Customer Focus, Collaboration, and Compliance.

• Must successfully pass a criminal background check and credit evaluation.

• Availability to work scheduled evenings and weekends as required.

• A Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible scheduling to accommodate evening and weekend work as necessary.

• Equal Opportunity Employer.

• Reasonable accommodations can be provided to assist individuals with disabilities in performing essential functions.