Business Development Officer - Chatsworth

Premier America Credit Union; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Subsidized health care

FSA and HSA

Company-Paid Life and AD insurance

Discounts on loans

Paid Vacation, Holiday, and Sick time

401k with 6% match

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

Premier America Credit Union in Chatsworth to hire a Business Development Relationship Officer. You will build and expand relationships with business owners, provide financial guidance, and coordinate across Premier America to deliver full banking relationships.

You will engage members, referrals, and community partners, driving opportunities while aligning with responsible, inclusive lending and a structured sales process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• Experience in commercial or business lending, credit, or business development.
• Ability to apply a structured sales process and provide financial guidance.
• Knowledge of lending, deposits, and cash management solutions; strong referral networks.

Responsibilities

• Achieve assigned financial, production, and relationship goals.
• Engage members and referral sources through proactive outreach and relationship-building activities.
• Represent Premier America at community events to generate opportunities.
• Provide financial guidance and partner with teams to deliver value to members.
• Drive engagement, planning, and preparation to meet member needs.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and Premier America policies; complete required training.
• Drive deposits and cross-sell related banking products as needed.

Skills

Structured sales process

Financial guidance

Sales planning

Financial analysis

Credit underwriting

Knowledge of business lending

Referral sources

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or related field

Job description

Job Title: Business Development Relationship Officer - Chatsworth

Overview:

Business Development Relationship Officers (BDROs) at Premier America will develop and expand meaningful relationships with business owners in the communities we serve. In this role, BDROs will help business members meet their financial goals by building trusted relationships, identifying opportunities, and delivering financial guidance tailored to their business needs.

BDROs develop and maintain an active prospect list, member outreach plan, and quality referral sources for companies with average annual revenues between $1 million and $10 million. They serve as the primary contact for borrowing needs and provide subject matter expertise in deposit and cash flow management solutions while partnering across Premier America to build and manage full banking relationships.

What You Will Do:

• Achieve assigned individual and/or team financial, production, and relationship goals.
• Align engagement results with community needs and support Premier America’s commitment to responsible and inclusive lending.
• Engage members, prospective members, and referral sources through proactive outreach and relationship-building activities.
• Represent Premier America in civic and community events when appropriate to generate opportunities and identify potential community development opportunities.
• Apply engagement practices that create value for both the member and Premier America through thoughtful partnering, planning, and preparation.
• Provide relevant financial guidance that helps members make informed decisions.
• Foster collaborative partnerships that deliver value for members, prospective members, and colleagues.
• Initiate conversations to uncover engagement and referral opportunities.
• Listen attentively and ask insightful questions to understand member needs and preferences.
• Take prompt action to address immediate member needs.
• Proactively optimize performance by seeking coaching, supporting Premier America initiatives, and leveraging available tools to enhance activities.
• Comply with all regulations, Premier America policies, procedures, and delegated authorities to manage credit, operational, reputational, regulatory, and legal risk.
• Complete required training by established deadlines.
• For roles defined to take deposits, maintain accountability for transaction accuracy and operational efficiency.

What We Are Looking For:

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in commercial or business lending, credit, or business development is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field required.
• Application of a structured sales process
• Financial guidance and subject matter expertise
• Sales planning and forecasting
• Financial analysis and credit underwriting
• Knowledge of business lending, deposit, and cash management solutions
• Knowledge of retail and wealth solutions for referral opportunities
• Established centers of influence and referral sources
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and current auto insurance. This position requires frequent driving to other offices, members, prospects, and related business locations. A Premier America vehicle is not provided.

Pay Grade Info:

The base pay range for this position is: $47-$58/hour (plus earned incentives)

Perks Important to You:

Our Team Members enjoy the following rewards and benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Subsidized health care including medical, dental and vision
• FSA and HSA
• Company-Paid Life and A&D insurance
• Discounts on loans (must be a member)
• Paid Vacation, Holiday, and Sick time
• 401k Retirement Saving Plan with a 6% safe harbor employer match
• Educational Assistance Program and more!

Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans / Disabled