Director, Loan Origination

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