SBA Business Development Officer - Miami, FL

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• 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.