Customer Success Specialist

Accompany Capital; New York (NY); Ibrido; USD 65.000 - 75.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

3 weeks vacation, increasing to 4 weeks after one year

13 paid holidays

8 sick days

2 personal days

Medical and dental insurance

403(b) Plan with match

Professional development opportunities

Descrizione del lavoro

A Community Development Financial Institution in New York seeks a Customer Success Specialist to manage loan intake processes and provide customer support. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s Degree and has 1-2 years of experience in business lending or development. Responsibilities include managing leads, supporting loan closings, and enhancing customer service. Competitive salary of $65,000-$75,000 with benefits package including vacation and professional development opportunities.

Competenze

• Minimum of 1-2 years related experience in small business lending or business development.
• Strong oral and written English communication skills; bilingual in Spanish or French is a plus.
• Detail-oriented and organized in a multitasking environment.

Mansioni

• Manage incoming leads and streamline intake processes.
• Support loan packaging and closing processes.
• Respond to customer inquiries and provide loan product information.

Conoscenze

Small business lending

Customer Relationship Management

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Formazione

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field

Strumenti

Salesforce

Descrizione del lavoro

Early Stage Financing and Small Business Loans for Refugees and Immigrants, Small Business Development Specialist

Accompany Capital is a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) that supports New York area underserved entrepreneurs with access to affordable credit, financial education, training in technology, and best business practices as they launch and grow their businesses.

We are currently seeking a full time Customer Success Specialist in our Jackson Heights Office with a commitment to – and enthusiasm for – Accompany Capital’s mission. (Current hybrid schedule; 3 days in-office)

Reporting to the Director of Small Business Lending, the Customer Success Specialist will support the Lending Team by managing and streamlining incoming leads and intake processes to ensure an efficient and organized flow of potential loan applicants. They will also manage the lead pipeline, balance workloads across loan officers, assist with loan closings, maintain accurate process documentation, and deliver responsive customer support.

• Receive, track, and manage incoming leads across multiple channels (e.g. Salesforce, SBA Lender Match, CRF Connect, NYC Funds Finder, and Accompany Capital’s website) and ensure all are accounted for in a consistent manner
• Assign leads to loan officers based on established load-balancing criteria, availability, and customer fit
• Monitor lead distribution to ensure equitable workload allocation
• Prepare and send monthly reports to NYC Funds Finder
• Attend Capital Providers monthly check-in meetings
• Share regular reports on lead activity, loan progress, and identified key performance metrics

Loan Packaging and Closing Support

• Organize loan requests, review them for fit, and work with the applicant to gather a complete loan package in Accompany Capital’s loan origination system SPARK
• Perform credit authorizations and credit pulls as needed
• Serve as the liaison between applicants, loan officers, and loan closing attorneys to facilitate the loan closing process
• Prepare and/or review closing documents with the loan officer to ensure accuracy
• Maintain consistent and clear communication with clients, legal counsel, and internal staff throughout the closing process
• Support post-closing activities as needed, ensuring complete documentation and proper file maintenance

Customer Service

• Respond promptly to customer inquiries via phone, email, or other channels
• Provide accurate information about loan products, status updates, and next steps
• Escalate complex issues to the appropriate team members when necessary
• Provide support to the Business Development team, as needed, by participating in outreach activities, attending small business resource fairs, setting up tables, engaging with prospective borrowers, and sharing information about Accompany Capital’s loan programs and services

Process Documentation

• Develop, update, and maintain clear process guides, checklists, and FAQs for internal use
• Ensure documentation reflects current practices and compliance requirements
• Establish baseline productivity metrics and monitor workflows for delays, redundancies, or inefficiencies
• Recommend process changes and technology tools to improve speed, quality, and customer experience
• Participate in pilot programs, technology rollouts, and process improvement projects

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree (or commensurate experience) in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or a related field
• Minimum of 1-2 years related experience in small business lending, business development or accounting and a foundational understanding of business financial statements (CDFI experience a plus)
• Experience and/or demonstrated interest in community and economic development preferred
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Excel, as well as Salesforce and/or other Customer Relationship Management tools
• Strong English oral and written communication skills. Bilingual skills in Spanish or French a plus
• Detail-oriented, highly organized, and at home in an environment that requires prioritizing multiple different competing tasks and responsibilities
• Collaborative and enjoys working in a multicultural environment

SALARY: $65,000- $75,000

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE including 3 weeks’ vacation with increase to 4 weeks after one year; 13 paid holidays, 8 sick days, 2 personal days; medical and dental insurance; 403(b) Plan with match. Opportunities for professional development.

To apply: Please e-mail resume to [e-mail] with the heading Customer Success Specialist and indicating the source of the listing.