Community Capital Access Lead for Small Business Lending

Bridging Virginia; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridging Virginia in Norfolk is seeking a Capital Access Manager to lead loan origination pipelines and manage a portfolio of small business financing opportunities. You will collaborate with community partners to expand access to capital in Hampton Roads and beyond, while focusing on underserved communities.

The role requires strong financial analysis, excellent communication, and the ability to travel to Richmond MSA for meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or 2-3 years of directly related work experience.
• Experience with federal/state lending programs is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills, bilingual in Spanish a plus.
• Strong financial analysis and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Review new applications daily via email and website; assess readiness for Capital Access Hub.
• Assess clients’ capital readiness and coordinate with partner agencies for technical assistance.
• Respond to loan inquiries and screen potential loan transactions for lending strategies and credit guidelines.
• Originate/package loans; submit to underwriters and present to the approval authority.
• Ensure loans close and disburse efficiently; manage loan relationships from origination to servicing.
• Review post-closing items and manage portfolio of existing loans.
• Engage in outreach and marketing plans with small business clients.

Skills

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Spanish language

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Salesforce

LenderFit

Job description

Bridging Virginia in Norfolk is seeking a Capital Access Manager to lead loan origination pipelines and manage a portfolio of small business financing opportunities. You will collaborate with community partners to expand access to capital in Hampton Roads and beyond, while focusing on underserved communities.

The role requires strong financial analysis, excellent communication, and the ability to travel to Richmond MSA for meetings.