Position Summary
Reporting to the VP of Lending Business Development, the Assistant Manager, Lending Business Development plays a key role in advancing RSF’s lending pipeline through a combination of relationship management, operational ownership, and cross-functional coordination.
This role is responsible for managing core business development processes, ensuring adherence to lending procedures, and proactively identifying risks and opportunities across the pipeline. The Assistant Manager serves as a key liaison between Business Development, Credit, Loan Operations, and Relationship Management teams to support efficient deal execution and a high-quality borrower experience.
The position requires strong judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to operate independently while contributing to team-based outcomes. This role also supports performance reporting, process improvement initiatives, and operational effectiveness across the Lending team.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Business Development Support and Pipeline Management (50%)
• Drive the progression of the lending pipeline, assisting in ensuring opportunities are appropriately assessed, prioritized, and advanced in alignment with RSF lending criteria
• Partner with the VP of Lending Business Development on prospecting, outreach, and cultivation of borrower relationships and referral sources
• Conduct structured initial deal assessments, identifying key risks, strengths, and considerations, and synthesizing findings into clear recommendations
• Monitor pipeline activity and identify emerging risks, trends, or bottlenecks impacting deal progression
• Join borrower calls, meetings, and presentations as an active participant, contributing to relationship management, followup, and execution of next steps
• Maintain consistent adherence to RSF lending policies, procedures, and documentation standards
• Actively network within missionaligned communities and referral partner networks to support pipeline development
Lending Inquiry and Borrower Experience Management (20%)
• Own and manage the inbound lending inquiry process through RSF’s website and Salesforce CRM
• Manage and prioritize inbound inquiries to deliver a timely, responsive, and highquality borrower experience across all touchpoints
• Maintain accurate, current, and auditready records of borrower interactions and pipeline activity within CRM systems
• Establish and continuously improve repeatable workflows to enhance efficiency, consistency, and overall process throughput
• Engage prospective borrowers consultatively to understand financing objectives and align opportunities with appropriate lending solutions
Deal Execution and Cross-Functional Coordination (20%)
• Facilitate the effective progression of deals from intake through closing by coordinating across Credit, Loan Operations, and Relationship Management teams
• Ensure alignment across teams by clarifying requirements, surfacing risks, and maintaining visibility into deal status and next steps
• Support a seamless and consistent borrower experience throughout the lending process
• Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure controls, compliance expectations, and operational procedures are consistently applied
Sales Operations, Reporting and Project Support (10%)
• Support budget planning and forecasting aligned to pipeline activity
• Own KPI tracking and reporting, ensuring accurate, timely insights into pipeline performance
• Translate data into actionable insights to support decisionmaking
• Execute crossfunctional projects and deliverables that support business development priorities
Teamwork and Culture:
• Operate as a highly accountable team contributor, supporting shared goals and reinforcing a culture of ownership and collaboration
• Strengthen team effectiveness through proactive communication, responsiveness, and crossfunctional partnership
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts that enhance operational effectiveness and team performance
• Uphold RSF’s values through professionalism, integrity, and commitment to missiondriven work
RSF Social Finance is a proud equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity; candidates representing a variety of backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Qualifications and Required Skills:Required Qualifications
• 46+ years of experience in commercial lending, credit analysis, business development, or portfolio management, with exposure to the full loan lifecycle
• Demonstrated ability to assess opportunities, identify risks, and provide clear recommendations to support decisionmaking
• Experience owning workflows or pipelines, with strong execution, organization, and followthrough
• Proven ability to coordinate across teams and drive outcomes in a crossfunctional environment
• Working knowledge of commercial lending policies, documentation standards, and compliance considerations
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and generate actionable insights
• Ability to prioritize competing demands and manage multiple transactions in a fastpaced environment
• Clear and professional communication skills, with a borrowerfocused and consultative approach
• High level of accountability, with the ability to operate independently and exercise sound judgment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel) and CRM systems such as Salesforce
• Must be able to work remotely during Pacific Standard Time work hours (if located outside of the West Coast time zone)
• Must be available to occasionally work outside standard business hours
• Hybrid presence in the Bay Area required 12 days per week (if located in Bay Area)
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in missionaligned or impact investing sectors
• Familiarity with both forprofit and nonprofit lending environments
• Experience with Salesforce, Sageworks, or similar systems, including reporting and pipeline management
• Exposure to process improvement or operational enhancement initiatives
• Interest in growing into a role with increasing responsibility for borrower relationships or portfolio management
Compensation and Benefits:
The salary range for this role is $78,000 – $98,000 per year. Final compensation is determined based on the candidate’s location, experience, and skills. RSF complies with all applicable state and local pay transparency laws. In addition to base salary, RSF offers an exceptionally competitive benefits package, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, generous paid time off, and retirement benefits; designed to support the whole person, not just the work they do here.
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Salary: 78000 – 98000
Benefits:
- Health Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Dental Coverage
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