[Hiring] SBA Business Development Associate @FitzGerald Financial Group - Division of TowneBank Mortgage

Role Description

The SBA Business Development Associate works directly with assigned Business Loan Specialists (BLSs) to facilitate credit applications and closings. Activities include:

• Providing maximum administrative support to assigned BLSs.
• Speaking directly with borrowers and/or referral sources to collect needed documents and information.
• Data entry into Spark and other systems.
• Coordinating with Credit and Closing Partners to facilitate timely approvals and closings.
• Developing processes and systems with assigned BLSs to enable increased applications and closings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or equivalent experience.
• A minimum of 3+ years’ banking experience or equivalent.
• Deep knowledge of the SBA’s SOP, and related regulations.
• Knowledge and ability to use SBA systems are necessary to perform under the bank’s PLP SBA status.
• Ability to think strategically about staff, competitive position relative to a market, and plan actions accordingly.
• Knowledge of business development planning and management at an office level.
• Thorough knowledge of lending policies and procedures.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficient in computer software, fulfilling the principal responsibilities of the job.
• Familiarity with online computer systems.
• Proficient with statement spreading programs.
• Above-average courtesy and tact in dealing with community and peers.
• Strong professional appearance, dress, attitude, interpersonal and communications skills.
• Ability to perform independently and with minimal supervision.

Requirements

• Express or exchange ideas by means of spoken word via email or verbally.
• Exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, use your arms and legs, and sit most of the time.
• Have close visual acuity to perform activities such as analyzing data, viewing a computer terminal, reading, and preparing documentation.
• Not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Benefits

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential responsibilities.