This is an in office position .
OBJECTIVE AND POSITION SUMMARY
The Growth Advisor is a dedicated Business Advisor to support small business owners participating in our Small Business Administration (SBA) Microloan Program. The Growth Advisor involves providing hands-on guidance, conducting site visits, and offering strategic advice to help entrepreneurs succeed. The position requires flexible hours to accommodate the varying schedules and needs of small business clients.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Conduct financial assessments for clients, including basic cash flow analysis, budget creation, projections, and preliminary financial modeling to identify areas for improvement and growth opportunities
- Conduct on-site visits to assess business operations, offer tailored recommendations, and monitor progress
- Assist clients in understanding and meeting SBA Microloan requirements, including financial reporting and business growth milestones
- Assist micro borrowers with loan applications, including collecting documents such as driver’s licenses, business tax returns, and business financial statements
- Develop action plans to address challenges and enhance business sustainability
- Work closely with underwriters to support clients in successfully utilizing microloan funds
- Performs annual reviews on current SBA-micro and regular portfolio to ensure borrowers are in compliance with SBA microprogram and Prestamos
- Conduct annual Site Visit during the annual loan review process
- Maintain accurate records of client interactions, progress and outcomes in the CRM system, ensuring data integrity, and accessibility for impact analysis
- Perform Tickler Report maintenance changes for collateral, financial, tax returns, insurance, UCC searches, contracts, etc. ensuring additions, modifications, and deletions are properly recorded
- Updates internal data systems with the most current loan information
Input Tax Returns, Financials, Insurance and Collateral into our core system : Nortridge
Manage, assist and respond to internal and external customer inquiries via telephone or email timely and accuratelyMaintain, prepare, and track UCC Continuation financing statements. Ensure the Tickler Report is updated to reflect appropriate dates for reviewMonitor the Tickler Report and ensure UCC filings are properly tracked and reported to Loan Servicing Manager or designate
Review draft loan documents before closingReview closing checklist and clear all required conditions from credit memorandum and commitment letter before closingMonitor closing pipeline and schedule closing appointments with customersPresent loan documents and explain financial reporting, loan conditions and covenantsWork with title companies to coordinate loan closingsPrepare funding worksheet and disbursement tracking sheet for each loan closingFund loans in a timely manner making sure the closing checklist is completed and collateral is perfected prior to fundingTake batch payments on the 1st and 15th of each monthCollects recorded documents, final closing statements and other trailing documents once a loan is fundedFollow up on missing final title policies, recorded Deeds / Mortgages, etc.
Maintains internal tracking for post-closing itemsActs as a liaison with other departments to foster efficiency and high-quality outputUpload all documents and communications into our filing systemKnowledge of loan programs and funding sources guidelinesMay perform other duties as assignedMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES
Education / Background :
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field or equivalent experienceExperience in small business advising, entrepreneurship, banking, or lending requiredKnowledge of SBA microloan programs and small business financial management requiredStrong interpersonal and communication skillsAbility to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings or weekends, to meet business owners’ schedulesMust have a valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation for site visitsPI920e4b7a3f52-30511-37529289