Minnesota Bankers Association
Director of Entrepreneurship Finance
Minnesota Bankers Association, Hutchinson, Minnesota, United States, 55350
Are you passionate about growing rural economies through entrepreneurship and access to capital? SWIF's new Director of Entrepreneurship Finance will play a pivotal leadership role in driving access to capital and technical assistance to entrepreneurs throughout our region to foster economic vitality for communities and families. This position engages with prospective and existing small business owners, commercial lenders, economic development organizations, and technical assistance partners to advance our vision of a region where all people can thrive.
This position has primary responsibility for prospect, applicant, and partner engagement; project structuring and negotiation; loan underwriting and recommendations; loan closing processes; loan portfolio management; program compliance and reporting; and other functions required for the SBA Microloan Program, USDA Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program, and the Minnesota Emerging Entrepreneur Loan Program.
Education & Experience
The successful candidate should have a minimum of three years' experience in banking or commercial business finance and working directly with entrepreneurs and small business owners. A demonstrated passion for rural entrepreneurship and economic development is a must! Essential for success is a demonstrated ability to act independently, apply discretion and confidentiality, think critically and analytically, negotiate, and persuade, in addition to strong situational awareness and self-awareness to act empathetically in difficult and complex situations. A strong understanding of credit analysis and commercial finance, business operations and management, and business technical assistance is essential, in addition to strong written and verbal communication skills and a passion to reimagine processes and systems. About Us
Southwest Initiative Foundation is a nonprofit community foundation supported by individuals, families, businesses and organizations who care about southwest Minnesota. Our vision is a region where all people thrive. Our values are Optimism, Belonging, Integrity, Innovation, and Collaboration. Our region encompasses 18 counties and two Native Nations including the counties of Big Stone, Chippewa, Cottonwood, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, Lincoln, Lyon, McLeod, Meeker, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood, Renville, Rock, Swift, and Yellow Medicine, as well as Lower Sioux Indian Community and Upper Sioux Community. Southwest Initiative Foundation is not just a lender, we're a partner. We're here to support you every step of the way, with a variety of loan products to fit your needs. Whether you're an entrepreneur or large employer, our experienced team can leverage resources and connections to help you grow and improve. We'll help you find the loan that's right for you. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact through entrepreneurship and access to capital, we encourage you to apply. MBA Job number/Date Added : H-8057: 9/30/25
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The successful candidate should have a minimum of three years' experience in banking or commercial business finance and working directly with entrepreneurs and small business owners. A demonstrated passion for rural entrepreneurship and economic development is a must! Essential for success is a demonstrated ability to act independently, apply discretion and confidentiality, think critically and analytically, negotiate, and persuade, in addition to strong situational awareness and self-awareness to act empathetically in difficult and complex situations. A strong understanding of credit analysis and commercial finance, business operations and management, and business technical assistance is essential, in addition to strong written and verbal communication skills and a passion to reimagine processes and systems. About Us
Southwest Initiative Foundation is a nonprofit community foundation supported by individuals, families, businesses and organizations who care about southwest Minnesota. Our vision is a region where all people thrive. Our values are Optimism, Belonging, Integrity, Innovation, and Collaboration. Our region encompasses 18 counties and two Native Nations including the counties of Big Stone, Chippewa, Cottonwood, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, Lincoln, Lyon, McLeod, Meeker, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood, Renville, Rock, Swift, and Yellow Medicine, as well as Lower Sioux Indian Community and Upper Sioux Community. Southwest Initiative Foundation is not just a lender, we're a partner. We're here to support you every step of the way, with a variety of loan products to fit your needs. Whether you're an entrepreneur or large employer, our experienced team can leverage resources and connections to help you grow and improve. We'll help you find the loan that's right for you. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact through entrepreneurship and access to capital, we encourage you to apply. MBA Job number/Date Added : H-8057: 9/30/25
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