Senior Loan Officer – Community Lending & Underwriting

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We are seeking a mission-driven Senior Loan Officer with a strong background in underwriting to support and grow small business lending efforts in historically underserved communities across Boston. In this high-impact role, you will take the lead in structuring and analyzing loans, building a high-quality pipeline, and supporting the lending team all while contributing to a broader mission of economic empowerment and community development.

This role is ideal for someone with deep credit analysis and risk assessment expertise, a proactive approach to pipeline generation, and a passion for helping local entrepreneurs thrive.

Senior Loan Officer Key Responsibilities

• Knowledge of digital outreach and social media tools is a plus.
• Underwriting & Lending Execution
• Pipeline Development & Relationship Building
• Client Support & Technical Assistance
• Team Leadership & Staff Supervision
• Data Integrity, Compliance & Strategy
• Cross-Functional & Strategic Collaboration

Senior Loan Officer Required Qualifications

• At least 4 years of direct lending experience, with demonstrated skill in underwriting and credit analysis.
• Proactive and results-oriented, with a track record of generating and converting quality leads.
• Strong analytical abilities in reviewing financials, cash flows, and forecasts. Able to explain financial concepts in an accessible way.
• Passionate about expanding access to capital for underserved communities.
• Excellent verbal and written skills with cultural competency to engage diverse audiences.
• Comfortable leading a team, coaching others, and contributing to shared goals.
• Independent, organized, and capable of managing priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Proficient with loan origination systems, CRM tools, and modern digital platforms.

Senior Loan Officer Required Qualifications

• Required experience in community development finance institutions or working with CDFIs.
• Proven track record of proactively generating and converting quality loan pipeline through business development activities
• Minimum 4 years of hands-on underwriting experience with demonstrated expertise in credit analysis, risk assessment, and loan structuring
• Familiarity with Boston’s small business ecosystem.
• Fluency in languages such as Haitian Kreyol, Cape Verdean Kriol, Spanish, Patois, or other community dialects is a huge plus.
• Knowledge of digital outreach and social media tools is a plus.

At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

JOB ID: 163886

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Cassie Foster

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