VP -Business Development SBA & CRE

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Chief Operating Officer

As a VP, Business Development Officer specializing in all types of CRE lending (owner-occupied, investor, construction, SBA and Bridge CRE lending), your mission is to drive growth, and create opportunities by connecting borrowers, brokers, and other centers of influence with the financing, resources, and support they need to thrive. Responsible for expanding the institution's loan portfolio by originating, structuring, and closing high-quality SBA and CRE loans.

This role combines relationship management, market development, and deal sourcing expertise to drive loan production that aligns with the company’s credit and profitability goals.

The ideal candidate possesses deep knowledge of SBA lending programs (including 7(a) and 504), CRE financing structures, and the ability to cultivate lasting relationships with borrowers, brokers, referral partners, and industry stakeholders.

• Source, structure and originate CRE and SBA loans that meet company credit standards.
• Conduct initial deal qualification including evaluating borrower financials and collateral to ensure the deal fits with the company’s underwriting policy
• Partner with underwriting and closing teams to ensure a smooth and timely funding process
• Act as the expert on advising the most suitable loan products to the customers and provide advice on SBA loans to eligible borrowers
• Build and manage a healthy deal pipeline; meet or exceed quarterly and annual loan production goals

• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with new commercial real estate developers, brokers, other industry professionals and existing clients to generate sales leads and foster long-term partnerships.
• Develop and maintain new lender relationships (Credit Unions & Community Banks) to ensure loan funding needs
• Attend industry events, trade shows, and networking functions to promote the company’s loan programs
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, offering insights into market trends, lending options, and financial strategies.
• Educate clients and partners on company loan products and financing options

• Conduct market research to identify emerging trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape, enabling informed decision-making and strategic planning.
• Stay current with CRE and SBA market trends, competitor offerings and regulatory changes
• Provide feedback to leadership on market opportunities, product enhancements and competitive positioning.

• Mentor and support junior Business Development Officers in deal structuring, pipeline management and client service
• Contribute to development of best practices, training materials and internal processes that enhance team efficiency and knowledge sharing
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture aligned with the company’s mission and values

• Annual loan production volume and % of self-sourcing
• Quality of loan submission and approval rate
• Growth in referral network and pipeline
• Client satisfaction and retention rates

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