SBA Business Development Officer

THE ORGANIZATION: 

Accion Opportunity Fund is an unparalleled financial support system that provides small business owners with access to capital, networks, and coaching. We work to build inclusive and accessible options for these determined business owners. For over 30 years we have deployed over $1 billion in over 35,000 loans and served 4 million business owners with educational resources. Our client base is nearly 90% from underserved communities. 

In addition to providing resources and loans to small businesses, we also conduct original research, advocate for policy changes, and finance community construction projects in low-income neighborhoods through our New Markets Tax Credit program.

AOF is on a journey to both scale our impact and become financially sustainable. We’re building a better system for underserved small businesses and a workplace where passionate problem-solvers, data-driven thinkers, and small business champions thrive. 

For more information about us, visit https://aofund.org/

ROLE SUMMARY: 

Reporting to Chief Revenue Officer, the SBA Business Development Officer is a high-performing, relationship-driven SBA Business Development Officer (BDO) to originate SBA 7(a) loans up to $350,000 by developing and expanding referral partnerships and cultivating relationships within targeted industries.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in SBA lending, a proven track record of business development, and an established network of Centers of Influence (COIs), including CPAs, attorneys, business brokers, financial advisors, consultants, and commercial real estate professionals. The successful candidate will also possess deep industry knowledge and contacts within the healthcare, food & beverage, trade, and manufacturing sectors, enabling them to identify financing opportunities and become a trusted advisor to business owners and referral partners.

WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS 

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Loan Origination & Revenue Generation

Relationship & Referral Network Development

Industry Development

Credit & Deal Structuring

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATOR (KPIs) 

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PERKS AND BENEFITS:

Our mission is what motivates us to come to work each day. We know that happy employees are productive employees, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• An environment that values work-life balance and monthly remote work reimbursements.
• 100% company-funded Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability coverage for employees (Based upon your plan selection). 90% company-funded dependent coverage (Based upon your plan selection) as well as Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Voluntary benefits with payroll deduction for Supplemental Life & AD&D insurance and legal plans.
• Tax deferred & Roth 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match.
• Unlimited paid vacation days, 12 paid holidays, 1 floating paid holiday, 10 Sick days, and paid parental leave.

We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to improving diversity, equity, and inclusion at Accion Opportunity Fund. AOF does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Salary Range*: $100,000-$140,000

This role is eligible for incentive compensation. Total on-target earnings (OTE) are expected to range from $135,000 to $225,000+, based on individual production, funded loan volume, and partner channel development. High performers may exceed target earnings based on results.