We are looking for an SBA Business Development Officer to identify, solicit and close new SBA loans through business development activity within assigned markets.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct new business development activities to generate new fee income to meet department and individual goals.
• Prospect, market, structure and originate new SBA 7(a) and SBA 504 loans.
• Identify, refer and introduce other business opportunities to internal product partners.
• Establish and maintain a network of referral sources able to bring potential SBA borrowers to the bank.
• Obtain complete financial packages from borrowers to obtain required signatures and facilitate funding.
• Maintain an in-depth knowledge of SBA products as well as knowledge of competitors and competitive products.
• Understand what differentiates Seacoast Commerce Bank and develop a unique sales approach that differentiates you in the marketplace.
• Ensure that all activities and work functions comply with bank compliance requirements.
• Critically think, formulate and support credit decisions, and logically defend position.
• Negotiate on behalf of the bank and the borrower while appropriately balancing risk and shareholder value.
• Maintain knowledge of related state and federal banking compliance regulations and other Bank operational policies.
• Demonstrate a satisfactory understanding of and adherence to Bank operational policies and applicable compliance regulations as they relate to the specific job duties assigned.

Job Requirements

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelors degree in business, finance, economics or other related field.
• 5-10 years related experience in a similar lending environment or financial institution..
• Ability to protect and maintain confidential information.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Proficiency with personal computers and related software.
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