VP Business Development Officer

Description

Build Relationships. Grow Businesses. Make an Impact.

Are you a relationship-driven business development professional who enjoys connecting with business owners, uncovering opportunities, and helping businesses find the right financial solutions?

We’re looking for a VP, Business Development Officer to develop new commercial lending relationships, strengthen existing business partnerships, and serve as a trusted financial resource to businesses in our communities. This is a highly relationship-focused role with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping businesses grow while expanding their relationships with SCU Credit Union.

You’ll spend much of your time in the community—meeting with business owners, developing referral relationships, attending local events, and creating new opportunities. You’ll also work closely with our branches and internal teams to connect members with commercial lending, deposit, cash management, and consumer lending solutions.

If you’re energized by building relationships, being visible in the community, developing new business, and helping local businesses succeed, we’d love to hear from you.

• Develop and maintain relationships with area businesses, with a focus on growing commercial lending relationships.
• Proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities through calling, networking, referrals, community involvement, and in-person meetings.
• Meet regularly with current and prospective clients to understand their businesses, financial goals, and needs.
• Serve as a trusted financial partner by connecting businesses with the right combination of SCU Credit Union products and services.
• Conduct portfolio relationship calls, annual business visits, and follow-up activities to strengthen existing relationships.
• Help businesses, their owners, and employees access appropriate deposit, lending, and other financial solutions.

• Solicit and originate commercial loan opportunities from prospective and existing members.
• Analyze financial statements and business information to understand borrowing capacity, capitalization, cash flow, and overall financial structure.
• Gather required financial information and supporting documentation for loan applications.
• Help structure and negotiate commercial loans that appropriately meet the needs of the business and SCU Credit Union.
• Obtain required supporting documentation and pre-closing conditions throughout the lending process.
• Provide consultative guidance to members by assessing their needs, addressing concerns, and recommending appropriate solutions.

• Maintain a visible presence in the local business community through networking, community organizations, business groups, and events.
• Build relationships with referral sources and local business leaders to generate new opportunities.
• Represent SCU Credit Union through organizations and activities such as Chambers of Commerce, Rotary, community events, and volunteer opportunities.
• Make proactive daily prospect contacts by phone and in person to identify financial needs and initiate new relationships.
• Spend approximately 80–90% of your time outside the office building relationships and developing business.

• Partner closely with branch teams and other Credit Union departments to ensure a seamless member experience and a true one-team approach.
• Follow through on leads, referrals, and member requests while maintaining strong internal communication.
• Identify opportunities to connect members with consumer lending, deposit, cash management, and other Credit Union services.
• Support department and organizational goals through…