SBA Specialist

Reports to: Assistant SBA Manager
Location: Any Minnwest location

Position Summary/Purpose:
Minnwest Bank is seeking a full-time SBA Specialist at any of our Minnwest locations. The SBA Specialist will assist SBA Department and Loan Officers in the fulfillment of the department’s responsibilities. Perform various administrative functions necessary to meet goals and maintain good standing with SBA regulators. Specific duties may vary slightly depending on SBA department business needs.

Your team will support the entire bank and you will frequently work with commercial bankers and customers in other locations. As such, effective communication and collaboration skills are required. This includes professional phone etiquette, good grammar and writing skills, and the effective use of remote collaboration tools (like screen sharing, video conferencing, and chat) to quickly solve issues and enable a great customer experience.

This position is the embodiment of Minnwest’s four core values: (1) the customer is our FIRST priority, (2) we will keep all the commitments we make, (3) we are the people who get things done, (4) we will work together as a team.

Minimum Requirements:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or related field

Experience:

• Minimum of three years’ experience in SBA lending

Skills:

• Strong attention to detail
• Capability to coordinate multiple and changing tasks/priorities
• Advanced knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures from within the SBA department
• Advanced knowledge of loan documentation, systems, and financial statement requirements for SBA loans
• Advanced knowledge of SBA SOP and a good understanding of legislation and regulatory environment of the banking industry
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills enabling interaction with all levels of employees and customers.
• Ability to think strategically and foster high ethical standards in executing on the bank’s purpose, mission, values, and goals.
• Ability to recognize and act on problems
• Ability to understand and gather customer needs to inform recommendations
• Ability to gain trust of internal and external stakeholders and a sense of urgency to meet customer needs

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience:

• Experience in SBA origination, processing, post-closing, servicing, and liquidation
• Experience with LaserPro or Sageworks
• NAGGL certification

Working Conditions: Work indoors in a standard office environment. Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs. May involve traveling for training or meetings.

At Minnwest, we invest in the best people - driven people, compassionate people, creative people….people like you! Ready for a great career opportunity with advancement possibilities? Apply to join our Minnwest team today!

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