Business Development Officer

Description

Navigator Credit Union is looking for a full-time Business Development Officer for our Mississippi region. If you're a connector, a strategist, and a relationship-builder who thrives in the field and loves helping communities succeed—we’d love to meet you! We encourage all interested, qualified candidates that enjoy working in a fast paced environment to apply. We provide paid vacation after 90 days, paid holidays, 401k with a company match, medical, referral bonus, and several other benefits after 30 days employment for our team members including incentive opportunities.

Navigator Credit Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Navigator does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

As a Business Development Officer, you’ll lead Navigator Credit Union’s efforts to build strategic partnerships and deepen our presence with key employers and community markets. You’ll be responsible for growing our visibility, generating engaged new members, and driving adoption of products and services through employer and community partner channels. You'll work closely with branch leadership and cross-functional teams to execute strategic business development plans—delivering measurable growth while championing the credit union’s mission of empowering financial well-being.

This position is eligible for remote work. The decision to allow for remote work is within the sole discretion of NCU, and may not be offered to all employees. Team members who receive approval for remote work will need to read “Policy 6140:
Remote Access” and sign the “Employee Device Policy Acknowledgement Form”. Employees working remote are expected to work in an environment that is free from distractions. Employees are also expected to follow all company policies at home, just as if you were in the office, taking special care to lock their computer during times it’s not being used. The employee will work with their manager to establish a schedule for in and out of office work.

Employees are expected to be able to be available to come into the office at any time during a normal shift, if requested by their manager. In addition, webcams are expected to be uncovered at all times during the working day. Webcams are expected to be used any time an employee is in a meeting. The employee will also need to have internet speed of at least 100

Mbps of download speed and 10

Mbpd of upload speed of dedicated internet bandwidth.

• Develop and execute business development strategies that drive new, engaged member growth in assigned community markets.
• Identify, establish, and nurture high-value relationships with local employers, community leaders, and organizations aligned with Navigator Credit Union’s mission.
• Collaborate with the Business Development Manager and branch teams to activate business plans and ensure local market success.

• Lead regular engagement with key partners—providing updates, addressing needs, and demonstrating the value of the credit union relationship.
• Serve as the primary liaison for partner organizations, fielding requests, coordinating activities, and representing Navigator Credit Union with professionalism and care.
• Prepare and deliver strategic business reviews to SEG and community leaders, internal stakeholders, and the Navigator Credit Union management team.

• Plan, promote, and execute financial education sessions, on-site events, and targeted campaigns that drive member acquisition and deepen partner engagement.
• Collaborate with marketing and product teams to tailor outreach strategies for specific segments, especially non-members.
• Represent Navigator Credit Union at events, industry conferences, and local business forums.

• Communicate regularly with branches and internal teams—providing updates, sharing insights, and aligning on member…