SVP STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS

Company: Lendistry
Location: Tustin
Posted on: November 16, 2024

Job Description:

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

The SVP Strategic Partnerships aides in the building and scaling of a platform for high performing partnerships with a broad range of financial institutions, corporates and mission aligned organizations. These partnerships will serve to expand Lendistry's referral network and result in measurable community impact via capital deployment. This position is expected to represent Lendistry to community stakeholders, represent Lendistry externally in mission aligned events, marketing and other activities that support the expansion of the network and furthering the mission to scale the business of providing access to capital for small businesses. Acquires and sustains long-term relationships with organizations that serve small businesses that can benefit from fair and transparent access to capital. Travel is required.

ABOUT LENDISTRY

Lendistry is the country's largest minority-led and technology-enabled small business and commercial real estate lender with Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) and Community Development Entity (CDE) certification. We are a national employer whose mission is to provide economic opportunities and progressive growth for small business owners and their underserved communities as a source of financing and financial education.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

--- Create, collaborate and execute on strategic plans to source, implement, grow, and sustain partners across organizations with compatible values and goals.

--- Collaborate with the executive management of Lendistry to find the quality of banking, corporate and community relationships to acquire and develop relationships that support capital raising, lending and other goals .

--- Foster strong relationships with key leaders in Lendistry's target markets, guiding the narrative of tech-enabled small business lending from the lens of community development.

--- Cultivate diversified, sophisticated, and premier relationships to support the Company's goals.

--- Performance will be based ability to secure, retain, and/or cultivate partnerships based on KPIs designed by the Company.

--- Compliance with all policies of Lendistry.

--- Build reporting with CRM and regularly report on partnership prospects, onboarding, and volume goals.

--- Regular attendance during business hours and reliable punctuality are essential functions of this position, and conformance with Lendistry's attendance policy is a key responsibility of the employee.

--- Perform other duties as assigned to support the efficient and effective operation of the department and that help to make Lendistry the best place to work!

PROFICIENCIES

--- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

--- Sophisticated word processing and computer database skills, especially in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

--- Ability to think creatively and innovatively.

--- Good people skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with individuals and groups at all organizational levels, and ability to work independently and as part of a team.

--- Strong analytical ability with active listening skills.

--- Willingness to adapt to changing business needs and deadlines, including extended work hours.

--- Exhibit a professional, business-like appearance and demeanor.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

--- Minimum B.A. in a related field of study (Finance, Accounting, Business), or equivalent relevant experience.

--- Strong knowledge of financial services.

--- Outstanding communication and relationship management skills.

--- Minimum 7 years of experience.

--- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

--- Ability to generate sales utilizing productive marketing techniques.

--- Advanced computer proficiency.

--- Ability to travel, work flexible schedules, and cover various locations as needed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This is a stationary position that requires frequent sitting (approximately 95%), repetitive wrist motions, grasping, speaking, listening, close vision, and the ability to adjust focus. It also may require occasional standing, lifting, carrying of 20lbs or less, walking, kneeling, bending/stooping, twisting, pulling/pushing, and reaching above the shoulder. Employees in this position must be physically able to efficiently perform the essential functions of the position.

SALARY

$138,100-$180,000/annually depending on experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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