WBD is thrilled to announce several exciting opportunities available in our Madison and Eau Claire offices. We encourage you to explore these openings and see if they align with your skills and interests:
- Loan Officer - Madison
- Credit Analyst - Eau Claire
- Credit Analyst Intern - Madison
WBD, one of the country’s top CDCs, is expanding its Loan Officer team in Madison, WI. Madison, consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S., is a vibrant and growing market. WBD also has offices throughout Wisconsin and in Minnesota, and we are open to discussing opportunities across our service area. WBD is unique in that it is a non-profit, mission-driven organization, who reports to a Board of Directors rather than corporate shareholders or owners. We highly value our employees and, although we are one of the top CDCs, we are a small family-feel organization that succeeds through teamwork.
WBD Loan Officers are supported by top notch underwriting, closing and servicing teams that know how to get things done. We are committed to our mission of economic development primarily through SBA’s 504 program. Senior management is both supportive and active in keeping projects moving along as quickly as possible. In addition, WBD loan officers are supported in their markets by a focused program of outreach and marketing efforts.
WBD offers competitive pay (commensurate with experience), a generous incentive bonus program, insurance (health, dental vision, life, short-term and long-term disability), 401k match with immediate vesting, and a generous PTO policy. A leader in training and developing staff in the commercial finance industry, we are committed to professional development for every employee. In addition, WBD will pay moving expenses for the successful candidate.
Under general supervision, loan officers originate SBA 504 loans; establish and maintain relationships with financial institutions, economic development groups, centers of influence (i.e., Attorneys, CPA’s) and small business owners to generate WBD product sales. They will also serve as a business finance resource for commercial lenders in the market and for the small business community. Reach out to hr@wbd.org for a full job description.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, economics, or related field is required.
- 2 or more years of commercial lending and relationship management experience required.
- 4 or more years of credit underwriting experience preferred. Sound understanding of credit underwriting practices required.
- Effective customer service, project management, and business development experience required.
- Experience with SBA loan programs required.
Job Requirements:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Working knowledge of SBA 504 program
- Ability to absorb, interpret, apply, and communicate technically written material such as SOPs, promissory notes, loan documents, etc.
- Business acumen - ability to problem solve effectively and manage expectations.
- Comprehensive knowledge of financial/business analysis
- Excellent time management skills (handle multiple priorities simultaneously).
To apply, forward your resume and cover letter to HR@wbd.org.
Another position we're hiring for is a full-time Credit Analyst in our Eau Claire office, to play a crucial role in supporting small businesses by providing essential financial analysis and underwriting services.
As a Credit Analyst, you’ll provide analysis and underwriting for small business loans for WBD, Inc. You’ll collaborate with WBD loan officers to analyze business information and prepare credit presentations for the evaluation of financing decisions and submission of applications to the SBA. As needed and trained, you may assist with loan closing and perform other loan services for small businesses and banks.
Regardless of your experience level, WBD is interested in candidates with:
· Solid analytical skills to evaluate financial data.
· Effective, positive interaction and collaborative skills to work with team members.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills for clear and concise reporting.
· Strong time management skills to handle multiple tasks efficiently.
· Proficiency in MS Office and Excel spreadsheets.
· Detail-oriented with good organizational skills.
· Bachelor's Degree in a business field, such as finance or accounting, is required. Experience and knowledge of banking laws, regulations, policies, and practices are a plus and may be considered in lieu of a degree.
WBD is a leader in training and developing staff in the commercial finance industry and is committed to a personal development plan for every employee. For the right person, we would be willing to hire at any of our three analyst levels; Credit Analyst I, Credit Analyst II, or Senior Credit Analyst. WBD is more focused on finding the right employee than on a particular level of experience in the field. Duties and pay commensurate with experience.
In addition to competitive pay, incentive bonus program, insurance, 401k match, and a generous PTO policy, WBD offers some flexible work arrangements for trained personnel.
To see more details on this position, along with WBD benefits, click here. To learn more about WBD visit wbd.org.
Another opportunity we have in our Madison office is a part-time Credit Analyst Intern, with the possibility for full-time employment at the end of the internship.
As a Credit Analyst Intern, you’ll learn to provide analysis and underwriting for small business loans for WBD, Inc. You’ll train with WBD senior credit analysts, the credit manager, and loan officers to analyze business information and prepare credit presentations for the evaluation of financing decisions and submission of applications to the SBA.
In addition to regular applications, WBD is accepting applications from college juniors and seniors completing a degree in business, finance, or a related field with accounting preferred. Regardless of your experience level, WBD is interested in candidates with:
· Effective interaction and collaborative skills.
· Professional, positive, and self-disciplined.
· Effective written and verbal communication skills. Must have good grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
· Excellent time management skills.
· Must have solid analytical skills.
· Competent in MS Office and Excel spreadsheets.
· Detail-oriented with good organizational skills.
WBD is a leader in training and developing staff in the commercial finance industry and is committed to a personal development plan for every employee.
In addition to competitive pay, if a full-time hire is offered at the end of the internship, WBD’s compensation package includes incentive bonus program, insurance, 401k match, and a generous PTO policy. WBD also offers flexible work arrangements for experienced personnel.
To learn more about WBD visit wbd.org.
WBD is one of the nation’s most successful Certified Development Companies, a non-profit, mission-driven organization assisting businesses in gaining access to capital in order to grow, create jobs and build their communities. Since 1981, WBD has provided nearly $3 Billion in financing to thousands of businesses and currently has a commercial portfolio of over $1 Billion.
