SBA Business Development Officer (Commercial Lending)

Location: Remote, United States; based in Bellevue, Washington, with travel of up to 50% across assigned markets.

Targeted starting salary: $98,035–$110,000 per year, based on experience, plus an uncapped quarterly incentive plan.

Company

hirify.global is a commercial bank with more than 135 years of history, over $16 billion in assets, and branch locations across Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and California.

What you will do

• Develop and manage relationships with new and existing small to mid-size business clients.
• Market and originate SBA 7(a) lending opportunities and grow the assigned loan portfolio.
• Prepare and present credit analyses and lending recommendations.
• Structure, underwrite, and negotiate loan terms and conditions within delegated authority.
• Conduct credit reviews, monitor portfolio performance, and ensure compliance with bank policies and regulatory requirements.
• Represent the bank through community involvement and networking while independently managing lending opportunities across assigned markets.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Economics, Law, Computer Science, or a related field is required; an equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for the degree.
• Four or more years of experience in commercial credit and business development, including SBA lending, is required.

Nice to have

• Experience developing and managing relationships with small to mid-size companies.
• Strong knowledge of SBA 7(a) lending products, regulations, underwriting, and loan structuring.
• Exceptional analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, presentation ability, and influence over lending decisions.
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to build trust with clients and business partners.
• Understanding of banking products and services, self-motivation, and the ability to work with minimal direction.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote workplace with up to 50% travel.
• Values include doing the right thing, mutual respect, teamwork, honesty, and integrity.
• Medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance.
• Paid vacation, sick time, and 11 company-paid holidays.
• 401(k) with up to a 4% match and tuition reimbursement.