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Overview

SmartBiz is on a mission to transform small business banking. SmartBiz is the leading technology-powered small business financing platform equipping entrepreneurs with access to the right capital at the right time. To date, we’ve connected borrowers with more than $9 billion in funding while increasing efficiency for our network of banks and trusted lending partners. More than 230,000 entrepreneurs have utilized our platform to access the funding they need to grow, with 60%+ of loans made to minority, women, or veteran-owned businesses.

Relationship Manager - Hybrid - Austin TX

The title “Relationship Manager” is purposeful. Relationship Managers don’t just manage transactions, they nurture relationships with our small business customers. You will be interacting with people from hundreds of industries throughout the US. You will be responsible for knowing the underwriting and packaging requirements of all on-platform lenders and debt products as well as the nuances of SBA eligibility - underwriting/packaging to lender requirements and determining what lender the customer qualifies for and has the greatest likelihood of funding with.

You will be operating in a fast paced and ever changing environment. You’ll make the borrowing process as smooth and transparent as possible by keeping open, consistent lines of communication with the customer as you work through the intricacies of the lending process through to funding.

You will be joining a growing team, some who have been on the team for 4+ years and others who are in their first year. After two weeks of training you will be managing a multi-million dollar portfolio of small business clients.

How You Will Make An Impact:

Represent the SmartBiz brand by building rapport and trust with a diverse customer base; Build strong relationships with applicants via phone, email, chat, and within the online application
Evaluate and verify financial documents, such as business and personal tax returns, income statements, balance sheets, bank statements, credit reports etc.
Master the nuances of SBA eligibility as well as know the packaging and eligibility requirements of all on-platform lenders and debt products— working with the small business applicant to collect required documentation and information to complete their loan application
Perform a traditional DSCR cash flow analysis as well as Bank Statement analysis, determining what lender and product the customer qualifies for, and educating them on the financial products available to their business
Work with our team to incorporate customer feedback into the products we offer
Consistently achieve and exceed monthly origination goals

What We Are Looking For:

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Accounting, Political Science or similar
Prior experience working on a MacBook
At least 2+ years of relevant professional experience with a financial or lending institution, insurance organization, financial management/wealth advisor, consulting firm, or similar.
Prior experience with small business or commercial credit underwriting preferred.
Analytical problem solver with the desire to find creative solutions for tough problems
Independent thinker with proven ability to analyze data, make recommendations, and route customers to the right solutions
Effective communicator that can quickly develop rapport and motivate customer action
A passion for learning, growing, and becoming an authority in your field
High level of intrinsic motivation, organization, and personal responsibility
Prior experience with Salesforce is a plus
SBA experience is a plus, but not required

Opportunities & Benefits We Will Provide:

Help redefine small business banking
Competitive salary and equity in a fast-growing start-up
100% paid medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees and their domestic partners and dependents
100% paid life and disability insurance
Flexible vacation policy
401k plan

More About SmartBiz:

60% + of the loans funded by our banks are for women-owned, minority, or veteran businesses
Great Place to Work Certified, 2022 - 2025
Committed to DEI&B - Mogul Diversity Badge, 2022
2021 Top Small Business Lending Platform Award by LendIt Fintech
American Banker's Best Places to Work in Financial Technology in 2017, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023
Rated "excellent" by TrustPilot review website
The company has raised $47 million in venture funding. Investors include Venrock, Investor Growth Capital, and First Round Capital.

SmartBiz Loans is an Equal Opportunity employer and proud to provide equal employment opportunity to all job seekers without regard to any status protected by applicable law.

California residents can learn more about how we use your information by visiting https://sites.google.com/view/smartbizloans-employment-ccpa

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