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Valley Bank · 5 hours ago

SBA Business Development Officer - NJ / PA

Fairfield, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Valley Bank is seeking an SBA Business Development Officer to solicit new SBA business and establish strong relationships with clients and partners. The role involves analyzing and structuring SBA loan requests, coordinating with various stakeholders, and promoting the SBA program within the community.

Banking

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Solicit new SBA business from present and prospective clients. Conduct calls and other marketing efforts focused on prospects, clients, internal referral sources, and external referral sources

Establish strong referral network and relationships with internal partners as well as commercial real estate agents, brokers, CPA's, accountants, attorneys, and other Centers of Influence (COI's)

Call on potential SBA customers with business partners. Educate the borrower on SBA process, structure, and set expectations

Analyze, determine eligibility, originate, and structure SBA loan requests

Submit complete documentation packages to the credit and packaging departments. Assist in the credit analysis and underwriting process

Attend business partner meetings, to develop strong relationships with internal partners and to discuss SBA Lending and possible SBA prospects

Coordinate with lenders, SBA Administration, Loan assistant/closer, and closing attorney to insure loan closings are in compliance with bank policy, banking regulations, and SBA SOP

Stay actively involved in NAGGL and other forms of SBA training in order to be current on policies and procedure

Develop and maintain intimate knowledge of the SBA SOP and subsequent changes

Refer conventional lending opportunities, treasury solutions, insurance, residential mortgage, and deposit relationships to bank partners

Participate in civic and community activities to promote the SBA Program and Valley National Bank

Qualification

Commercial lending processCredit analysisSBA SOP knowledgeSalesAnalytical skillsFinancial acumenNegotiationWindows software proficiencySalesforce proficiencyInterpersonal skillsVerbal communicationWritten communication

Required

Thorough working knowledge of the commercial lending process, credit analysis, management of loan portfolios and all related laws and regulations

Develop and maintain intimate knowledge of the SBA SOP and subsequent changes

Ability to sell and negotiate

Ability to meet sales goals

Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Strong financial/business acumen

Proficient in Windows software, including Word, Excel, Outlook as well as sales and tracking software such as Salesforce

High school diploma or GED

Minimum of 3 years SBA or commercial lending experience

Preferred

BA or BS degree in Business or Finance field

Company

Valley Bank

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Valley National Bank is a regional financial institution

Founded in 1927

Wayne, New Jersey, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.valley.com/

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