

Job Description:
WHO We Are:
Self-Help started in 1980 with a focus on economic inequality especially in communities that have faced systemic barriers in building wealth. At the core of what Self-Help does is a drive to create and protect ownership and economic opportunity. In other words, we’re committed to economic justice! Economic Justice means that all communities have the basic infrastructure they need to thrive, from high quality schools to grocery stores selling fresh foods resources that support opportunity at a neighborhood level regardless of demographics, income, or wealth. Since our founding, we’ve constantly sought to find new ways to pursue greater economic justice: from providing fair and affordable loans, to working with partners to demand that lawmakers change unjust policies.
We are seeking a Senior Credit Officer to join our team!
The Senior Credit Officer provides support to Self-Help’s national Commercial Lending Team to originate commercial loans in the sectors and geographies in which the team lends. The position collaboratively advises due diligence teams, by providing expertise in underwriting, transaction structuring, and complex credit/financial analysis, to make recommendations that are consistent with Self-Help’s policy and mission. Due diligence team members include loan officers, business development officers or sector leaders, construction specialists, risk analysts, legal, and closing specialists.
The Senior Credit Officer is also responsible for providing hands-on training to less-experienced Credit Officers and supporting the training of less-experienced Loan Officers by originating and closing commercial loans, completing loan disbursements and construction monitoring, as well as ongoing support of portfolio borrowers. In addition, the Senior Credit Officer is responsible for the direct supervision of several Credit Officers.
WHAT You'll DO:
Underwriting
Project Management / Pre and Post Closing
People Management and Leadership
Other
WHAT You’ll NEED:
Bachelor’s OR equivalent related experience; Graduate degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, City Planning, Public Policy or Law, or a related field preferred.
7 years of related experience in commercial lending, finance or community development OR equivalent related experience.
Experience managing staff or team or equivalent experience.
Strong commitment to our mission – creating economic opportunity for all.
Preference for working in organizations that place priority on teamwork and collaboration
Strong analytical skills including:
Strong interpersonal and project management skills including:
Proficiency with MS Word and Excel
Ability and willingness to travel and work overtime as needed.
If you are interested in who we are and what we do; have a strong desire to work in an organization that places a high priority on teamwork and collaboration; and are interested in working to help create economic opportunity for all – THIS is the place for you! Click the “apply now” button to apply!
Compensation:
Competitive nonprofit compensation, based on experience, plus a generous benefits package. Compensation ranges for each position are based on local market rates and will be determined by geography, role, and experience.
Salary range for Fresno, CA: $102,800 - $154,200
Salary range for Oakland, CA: $127,500 - 156,290
Salary range for Chicago, IL: $106,600 - $131,257
Self-Help is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Company Disclaimer:
Self-Help is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons, regardless of race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression (including transgender status), age, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, class or family status.