SBA Business Development Officer

In this role you'll

• Develop and manage relationships with new and existing small to mid-size business clients.
• Actively market and originate SBA 7(a) lending opportunities.
• Identify and develop new business relationships to grow your portfolio.
• Prepare and present credit analyses and lending recommendations.
• Structure, underwrite, and negotiate loan terms and conditions within delegated authority.
• Perform credit reviews to ensure compliance with bank policies and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor and manage loan portfolio performance through ongoing reviews and analysis.
• Represent the bank through community involvement and networking activities to increase awareness of our products and services.
• Operate independently while managing lending opportunities and client relationships across assigned markets.

What we're looking for

• You have a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, Economics, Law, Computer Science, or a related field (Required).
• An equivalent combination of education and experience can be considered in lieu of a degree.
• You have 4 or more years of experience in commercial credit and business development, including SBA lending (Required).

What helps you shine

• You have a proven ability to develop and manage business relationships with small to mid-size companies.
• Bring strong knowledge of SBA 7(a) lending products, regulations, underwriting, and loan structuring.
• Demonstrate exceptional analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Communicate effectively through both written and verbal channels.
• You are comfortable presenting recommendations and influencing decisions.
• You have strong negotiation skills and the ability to build trust with clients and business partners.
• Possess a solid understanding of banking products and services.
• You are self-motivated and able to work successfully with minimal direction.

Travel

• Up to 50%

Our Company Values

• Do the right thing
• Mutual respect
• Teamwork
• Honesty and integrity

What Our Team Says

"I have the opportunity to learn and grow every day in my current role. I love the work life balance, knowing that we work hard, and strive for high performance but we are celebrated."