Vice President of Business Development (Client Role) | Growth & Partnerships | Hybrid/Onsite in New York, NY

About the Role

Our client is a fast-growing direct lender dedicated to helping small businesses across the country access the financing and payment solutions they need to scale. As the Vice President of Business Development, you’ll lead growth initiatives by building strategic partnerships and driving loan origination through referral channels and direct outreach.

Responsibilities

• Own business development strategy to drive loan volume and sustainable growth
• Build and nurture relationships with referral partners and other strategic stakeholders
• Identify, qualify, and convert high-quality business borrowers
• Collaborate with internal teams to support a smooth end-to-end borrower experience
• Report performance and progress to the Chief Revenue Officer

Requirements

• Proven experience in business development, partnerships, or sales leadership
• Strong understanding of lending and/or financial services (direct lending preferred)
• Track record of building relationships with referral sources and closing business
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills
• Ability to lead growth initiatives with a results-driven mindset

Benefits

• Opportunity to join a mission-driven organization focused on small business growth
• Work with a team that supports both lending and payment processing capabilities
• Leadership role partnering closely with revenue leadership