VP, Business Development Officer

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At Lendistry, we’re more than just a fintech company—we’re a mission-driven team changing the game for small business owners and the communities they serve. As a national employer and proud recipient of 2025's Best Places to Work in Fintech, we believe in creating opportunity, driving equity, and delivering impact where it matters most. We’re looking for strategic thinkers and passionate doers—people who show up every day ready to make a real difference.

If you’re driven by purpose and thrive in a culture of innovation and service, Lendistry might just be the place for you.
** A Day in the Life
** The
** VP, Business Development Officer (BDO)
** will be responsible for developing new referral sources, growing existing partnerships, and participating in approved community events for the purpose of originating commercial loans. The BDO will identify the structure of the appropriate loan products, perform preliminary credit analysis, collect and review all minimum required documents, additional financials, and other documentation as necessary for both the business and individual borrower(s) to submit the initial packaged request to the Credit Team.

Business Development Officers are change agents; passionate about ensuring that small businesses across our community have access to safe and affordable capital. Some travel may be required.
** Lendistry:
Who We Are
** We’re proud to be the nation’s largest minority-led, tech-savvy lender for small businesses and commercial real estate.  As a certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) and Community Development Entity (CDE), our mission is all about creating economic opportunities and fueling growth for small business owners and their communities.  Join us as we pave the way with innovative financing and financial education!
** What You’ll Be Doing
*** Periodically contribute to executive team and marketing meetings.
* Monitor and manage to efficiency and profitability of ISO relationships (quarterly).
* Prepare and Conduct Quarterly bank relationship reviews.
* Work with executive team to determine quality of individual bank relationships to improve metrics on credit approvals to submissions and funding to approvals.
* Accountable for maintaining a compliant place work which includes complying with the Company’s Credit and HR policies.
* Daily CRM input, involvement in on-going CRM functionality, technology aide.
* Regular attendance during business hours and reliable punctuality are essential functions of this position, and conformance with Lendistry’s attendance policy is a key responsibility of the employee.
* Perform other duties as assigned to support the efficient and effective operation of the department and that help to make Lendistry the best place to work!
** Your Areas of Knowledge and Expertise
*** Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, or a related field and 3-5 years’ experience in small business and commercial lending is preferred.
* Must have knowledge of business fundamentals and the business acumen to perform basic analysis of Business and Personal Tax Returns, Interim Financials, Bank Statements and Debt Schedules.
* Demonstrated ability to build a book of business within emerging territories.
* Required business credit underwriting exposure
* Preferred SBA credit experience
* Strong relationship management skills; demonstrate strong tactical business development and negotiation skills.
* Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities in pursuit of business priorities.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills with individuals at all levels, (internally and externally).
* Strong PC skills; proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
* Proven track record of demonstrating strong business judgment.
* Familiarity with concepts, procedures, and processes in lending industry.
* Strong sense of urgency, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
* Ability to effectively develop and maintain strong business relationships.
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