Spanish-Speaking Business Advisor for NYC Entrepreneurs

Asian Americans for Equality; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Annual bonus opportunities

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development

Job summary

Renaissance, affiliated with Asian Americans for Equality, seeks a Business Advisor (Spanish Speaker) to support NYC entrepreneurs. You will counsel clients, help access capital, and provide ongoing guidance to grow small businesses in a mission-driven, hybrid-work environment.

Reporting to leadership, you will handle loan packages, client onboarding, and workshops while building trusted relationships across the NYC area and ensuring confidentiality of client information.

Qualifications

• Fluent in Spanish and English, written and spoken.
• Experience counseling small businesses or in lending/economic development.
• Knowledge of financial statements (P&L) and tax basics.
• Experience with outreach/marketing to generate leads.
• Familiarity with Salesforce, Google apps, and MS Office is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one counseling to help clients understand financials and growth strategies.
• Assist clients in preparing complete loan applications for underwriting.
• Manage a portfolio of small business loans and offer post-funding guidance.
• Lead workshops on financial literacy, business planning, and growth strategies.
• Build relationships with clients, community organizations, and referral partners.
• Maintain client records in Salesforce and ensure timely follow-ups.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication

Relationship-building

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in business/finance/community development

Tools

Salesforce

Google applications

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Renaissance, affiliated with Asian Americans for Equality, seeks a Business Advisor (Spanish Speaker) to support NYC entrepreneurs. You will counsel clients, help access capital, and provide ongoing guidance to grow small businesses in a mission-driven, hybrid-work environment.

Reporting to leadership, you will handle loan packages, client onboarding, and workshops while building trusted relationships across the NYC area and ensuring confidentiality of client information.