SBA Business Development Officer Sr.

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements combining a

Team collaboration in office settings

Supportive work environment fostering

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a SBA Business Development Officer Sr. to drive self-sourced SBA loan origination with emphasis on client engagement, financial analysis, and sound credit judgment. This remote-capable role partners with underwriting to structure proposals and support compliant lending decisions.

Location: Remote – US-based candidates only (visa sponsorship not available). Compensation: $100,000–$120,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 4 years of equivalent SBA lending experience.
• Minimum of 5 years in SBA, business, or commercial lending.
• Preferred degree in Business or Finance.
• Experience in SBA loan origination.
• Familiarity with commercial loan underwriting systems.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Self-source SBA loan origination with a focus on client contact and analysis.
• Review financial statements and supporting documents.
• Structure SBA loan proposals and prepare credit packages.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree or 4 years of equivalent SBA lending experience

Minimum of 5 years in SBA, business, or commercial lending

Tools

Familiarity with commercial loan underwriting systems

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a SBA Business Development Officer Sr. to join the team of a leader in the Finance & Insurance space.

This role will drive self-sourced SBA loan origination efforts, with a strong emphasis on client engagement, financial analysis, and sound credit judgment. The position partners closely with underwriting and other internal stakeholders to structure proposals, build high-quality credit packages, and support compliant lending decisions. It is well suited for a seasoned SBA lending professional who can balance business development, relationship management, and regulatory discipline in a remote-capable environment.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $100,000 – $120,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Self-source SBA loan origination with a focus on client contact and analysis
• Review financial statements and supporting documents
• Structure SBA loan proposals and prepare credit packages
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 4 years of equivalent SBA lending experience
• Minimum of 5 years in SBA, business, or commercial lending
• Preferred degree in Business or Finance
• Experience in SBA loan origination
• Familiarity with commercial loan underwriting systems
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements combining in-office and remote work
• Opportunity for team collaboration in office settings
• Supportive work environment fostering community connections

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.