The Director, Loan Origination drives lending activity in the San Francisco Bay Area and other surrounding market(s), advancing NFF’s mission through strategic, market-aligned business development.
Requirements
- Build and manage a pipeline of viable loans aligned with NFF’s loan products, credit standards, and strategic focus.
- Structure complex financing opportunities using strong analytical and financial skills.
- Collaborate with NFF’s Program Directors, Underwriting, and Credit Risk to assess and advance loan opportunities.
- Cultivate and manage close relationships with nonprofits, peer CDFIs and lending partners, government agencies, philanthropic funders, and other ecosystem partners.
- Represent NFF in key external convenings, meetings, and partnerships to expand presence in priority markets.
- Coordinate with Program teams, Underwriting, Portfolio Management, Legal, and other departments to ensure effective client engagement and positive customer experiences.
- Plan and implement strategic initiatives aligned with NFF’s mission and integrate them into business development workflows.
- Identify and communicate market trends and stakeholder needs to internal leaders, including senior leadership and the NFF Board.
- Bring knowledge of Northern California markets to guide NFF’s larger capital raising and deployment strategy.
- Meetings and Other Duties as Assigned
Benefits
- Up to twenty-one (21) paid holidays/business closure days
- Three (3) floating holidays
- Flexible time off
- Group medical insurance with a funded health reimbursement account
- Dental and vision plans
- Life insurance and disability plans
- A retirement plan with both a non-elective employer contribution (4%) and additional match contribution (2%)
- A “work from home” fund
- Flexible spending accounts to cover health, dependent care, and commuter costs