VP Business Development, SBA

Peachtree Group•Atlanta, GA

18h

About The Position

The SBA Business Development Officer will be responsible for supporting the marketing, business development, and loan origination goals of the Commercial Loan Department. The position will also be responsible for the administration of all assigned account relationships and for the development of new business for the lender.

Requirements

Must have strong business development and credit risk assessment skills
Advanced knowledge of commercial and industrial, construction, and real estate loan processing
An in-depth background in commercial lending including soliciting, negotiating, underwriting and closing of commercial loans
Excellent credit and administrative skills
Ability to sell, negotiate and meet sales goals
Exceptional organizational and time management skills
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions
Ability to write reports and business correspondence
Maintain a continuing knowledge of changes in banking law and regulation
Strong knowledge of relevant computer software skills, such as Word and Excel
Strong influencing, interpersonal and social skills needed to interact with customers or prospective clients
Ability to quickly forge strong working relationships
Must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Minimum of 5 years of specialized training in commercial lending with a financial institution or mortgage banking company.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in a business related field preferred, or comparable experience

Responsibilities

Engage in business development activities and the solicitation of new business, presenting all bank products and services available to prospective New Commercial Customers.
Develop referral networks and maintain a list of prospective customers, centers of influence, and other referral sources.
Work with assigned Portfolio Manager or other Commercial Credit Personnel in the structuring and pricing of submitted credit applications.
Partner with assigned Portfolio Manager in the daily processing of customer transactions such as advances, payments, wire transfers, etc.
Gather all necessary Applicant Information for the establishment of Bank business deposit accounts and/or Commercial Loan Application requests.
Serve as a liaison between the Commercial Applicant and the Bank’s Credit Department during the processing of submitted Commercial Loan Applications.
Build relationships, customer loyalty and satisfaction throughout the Commercial Loan and/or Deposit onboarding process.
Attend loan closings to ensure loans are properly closed.
Operate in compliance with state laws and federal regulations and adhere to lending compliance guidelines and credit policies.
Maintain working knowledge of Bank policies and procedures, and the Bank’s products and services.
Satisfy all NMLS requirements (training, testing and background check).
Must have a valid Driver's License.
Perform other duties as assigned.