SBA Business Development Officer - SVI Recruiting Group

SBA Business Development Officer (BDO)/ REMOTE BASED

The SBA Business Development Officer identifies, solicits and closes new SBA loans through business development activity within assigned markets.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct new business development activities to generate new fee income to meet department and individual goals.

• Prospect, market, structure and originate new SBA 7(a) and 504 loans.

• Identify, refer and introduce other business opportunities to internal product partners.

• Establish and maintain a network of referral sources able to bring potential SBA borrowers to the bank.

• Obtain complete financial packages from borrowers and prepare submission packages required for credit analysis. Follow up with borrowers to obtain additional information or clarification to ensure timely loan decisions.

• Deliver approved loan packages to borrowers to obtain required signatures and facilitate funding.

• Maintain an in-depth knowledge of SBA products as well as knowledge of competitors and competitive products.

• Ensure that all activities and work functions comply with compliance requirements, as defined in bank policies and procedures, sate/federal laws and regulations and the SBA’s standard operating procedures and the code of Federal Regulations, thus protecting continuous status a s Preferred Lender under the PLP program.

• Critically think, formulate and support credit decisions, and logically defend position.

• Negotiate on behalf of the bank the borrower while appropriately balancing risk and shareholder value.

• Demonstrate a satisfactory understanding of and adherence to Bank operational policies and applicable compliance regulations as they relate to the specific job duties assigned.

Job Requirements:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics or other related field.

• 5-10 years related experience in a similar lending environment or financial institution.

• Maintain a current understanding of Bank underwriting guidelines, procedures, policies and compliance issues. Maintain a working knowledge of regulatory requirements for documentation and regulations relating to SBA lending.

• Ability to protect and maintain confidential information.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Excellent organizational skills.