Our client, a prominent and growing Bank is looking to hire a SBA – Loan Officer / Business Development in Portland, OR.

The successful SBA – Loan Officer / Business Development will have these general responsibilities:

• Develop and manage client relationships with a particular emphasis on clients using the SBA 7(a) loan product.
• Generate SBA loans, deposits and fee income for the Bank through prospecting, outside calling, networking and referrals.
• Develop and implement marketing activities and initiatives within the budget.
• Evaluate business and personal financial statements and cash flow to determine whether to pursue loan opportunities.
• Prepare portfolio for loan examinations and audits.
• Present loan recommendations to Bank’s Chief Credit Officer and loan committees as appropriate.
• Represent the Bank at community, networking and trade association functions.
• Ensure SBA loan packages are processed in accordance with regulations and program requirements.
• Discuss prospects/referrals and formulate sales strategies with Bank colleagues.
• Generate loans that maintain an acceptable level of performance.

Requirements for SBA – Loan Officer / Business Development:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of SBA 7(a) lending and marketing experience.
• Must have working knowledge of compliance and regulatory issues related to SBA 7(a) and 504 loans.
• Excellent knowledge of SBA SOPs, program eligibility, credit criteria and loan structure requirements.
• Proven track record of generating at least $6M in SBA loans.
• Excellent analytical and financial analysis skills.
• Ability to understand credit risk and able to properly evaluate and disclose risk in a relationship.
• Advanced credit analysis skills and knowledge of credit analysis tools. Attention to detail is critical.
• Strong project management skills and ability to priorities and manage deals with minimal supervision.
• Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage confidential information and materials.
• Highly proficient in Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

FANTASTIC corporate culture and strong career path options for candidates that excel.

Salary: $60K to $120K based on years and scope of experience, plus annual bonus potential and excellent benefit plan that includes company paid premiums for employee, up to 6% match to 401K, employee stock purchase option at a discounted rate!

For immediate consideration, please submit resume ASAP as an attachment in MS Word to

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