What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Development Officer position at Highland Consulting Group?
Business Development Officer – Orange County, NY (Middletown, Port Jervis, Walden)
We are seeking a dynamic and relationship-driven professional to join our community bank partner in Orange County, NY as a Business Development Officer. This role offers the opportunity to build meaningful client relationships, drive commercial loan and deposit growth, and be a key contributor in a collaborative, community-focused environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and manage relationships with business owners, commercial real estate investors, CPAs, attorneys, and other centers of influence (COIs).
- Generate new commercial lending and deposit opportunities.
- Structure and submit commercial loan applications, working closely with credit analysts and underwriting teams.
- Actively network within the community to enhance the bank's presence and business opportunities.
- Provide a consultative approach to clients, ensuring a full-service banking relationship.
- Present to Loan Committee and Board through loan approval process.
Requirements:
- 4 years of experience in commercial lending, business development, or financial services.
- Proven ability to generate new business and build strong client relationships.
- Strong credit acumen—while underwriting support is available, the ability to analyze financials is key.
- Sales-driven and results-oriented individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with internal teams.
Why Join Our Bank?
- Competitive salary with a performance-based incentive plan.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including Health & Welfare Benefits, 401(k) with employer match, paid time off (PTO), and more.
- Access to key decision makers and local underwriting support.
- A very low political and/or bureaucratic environment where employees are treated as adults.
