Business Development & Lending Associate

Location:

Saint Paul, MN (Hybrid)

Job Type: Full-Time, Exempt

Salary: $57,000–$67,000 per year

The Latino Economic Development Center (LEDC) is seeking a bilingual (Spanish/English) Business Development & Lending Associate to help Latino entrepreneurs start, grow, and sustain successful businesses. This role combines business advising, community outreach, lending support, and relationship building to connect small business owners with the resources they need to succeed.

• Provide one-on-one business consulting and technical assistance to entrepreneurs and small businesses.
• Assist with business planning, market analysis, marketing strategies, and business expansion.
• Help clients navigate business registration, licensing, permitting, and regulatory requirements.
• Support loan packaging, financial documentation, and access to capital through LEDC and lending partners.
• Analyze cash flow and financial statements while coaching business owners on financial management.
• Build referral partnerships with banks, chambers, community organizations, and government agencies.
• Conduct outreach, presentations, workshops, and educational programs.
• Maintain accurate client records and reporting in the organization’s CRM.
• Represent LEDC at community events and partner meetings.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• At least 2 years of experience supporting small businesses as a consultant, advisor, entrepreneur, or manager.
• Experience with business plans, cash flow analysis, loan packages, and marketing strategies.
• Strong communication, customer service, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Teams/Zoom, and online research tools.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and travel locally as needed.

• Accounting or financial analysis experience.
• Community outreach or partnership development experience.
• Knowledge of business licensing and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with CRM platforms such as Salesforce.

• Hybrid work environment.
• Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• 9 paid holidays (including two floating holidays).
• Paid time off between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.
• Standard weekday schedule (9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.) with occasional evenings and weekends.