The SBA Business Development Officer will be accountable for generating SBA loans, cross selling deposit products and other lines of business referrals to assist the Bank in reaching its production goals.

Essential Functions:

• Originate sound SBA loans that comply with current SBA SOP requirements and Bank policy.
• Interviews loan customers and requests specified information for loan applications.
• Analyzes applicant’s financial status, credit, and property evaluation to determine feasibility of granting loan.
• Corroborates with credit analysts to prepare loan approval memorandums, including resolving underwriting and application questions with the applicant.
• Presents approval recommendations to senior management and loan committee.
• Coordinate with packagers and closers to ensure efficient loan closings, including diligent attention to clearing the closing needs list.
• Ensure loans are closed in accordance with all conditions of approval.
• Involved in any training, professional development and performance at all levels within the Bank as seen by management to enhance the individual’s overall performance.
• Participates actively in community and civic duties to develop a positive public perception of the Bank and to effectively determine the credit needs of the community.
• Other duties assigned as needed.

Requirements

Critical Success Factors:

• Self-Motivated and Team Player
• Responsiveness
• Provides Exceptional Customer Service
• High Attention to Detail
• Organizational Skills
• Strong Ethics
• Advanced Technical Skills
• Excellent Written and Oral Communication Skills

Preferred Education/Experience/Software:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field is preferred.
• A minimum of five years of prior SBA or USDA experience.
• Minimum of five years of experience in branch operations, loan production, or credit administration is preferred.
• The ability to cross sell bank products with an emphasis on relationship banking is required.
• Knowledgeable in a wide range of Microsoft Office software applications.
• Proficient with Fiserv, Enact and other bank programs.

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. This position description does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.