This job posting is for a Microfinance Loan Analyst position with VEDC, a nonprofit small business lender. The Loan Analyst will be responsible for developing, reviewing, underwriting, and maintaining loans in accordance with VEDC's policies and procedures. Duties include marketing loan programs, processing applications, underwriting applicants by analyzing financial documents, and making loan recommendations. Qualifications sought are a bachelor's degree or 5-7 years of relevant work experience in loan packaging and analysis, knowledge of business practices and financing, and strong communication and organizational skills.
1. JOB DESCRIPTION
STATUS: EXEMPT
POSITION: MICROFINANCE LOAN ANALYST
LOCATION: VAN NUYS, CA
COMPENSATION: $15.00/HR
About VEDC
VEDC is the largest non-profit small business lender in metro Los Angeles and offers direct micro and small
business loans as well as SBA 7(a) and SBA 504 loans. With five locations throughout the Los Angeles area and
San Francisco, VEDC has supported the small business owner for over 35 years with the goal of creating and
sustaining jobs and businesses in low to moderate income communities by providing high-quality economic
development services. For more information visit www.vedc.org
Summary: Under the general direction of the Director of Microlending, the Loan Analyst is responsible for the
development, review, underwriting and maintenance of loans in accordance with the established philosophy,
policies and procedures of the Lending Department and the Loan Board.
Essential Duties:
Markets loan programs to target market through presentations, campusing, and attending events
Efficiently processes complete application packages, including screening packages against product
guidelines and required documents, entering and processing loans in system, gathering all required
documents, and closing out applications (approvals or declines) within target timeframe
Underwrites potential applicants through analyzing credit reports, tax returns, financial statements and
business plans to assess loan feasibility
Make decisive loan recommendations and clearly articulate and make a compelling case for loan
decision to appropriate approval authorities
Conducts Annual Review and site visit of active borrowers.
Other duties as assigned or needed
Customarily and regularly exercises independent judgment.
Qualifications and Experience:
Have a passion for Microfinance
Bachelors degree in related field (finance, business admin, etc.) or equivalent work experience of 5-7 years
2+ years of professional experience in loan packaging and financial analysis
Strong knowledge in general business practices and business financing
Computer proficiency in spreadsheets and word processing in a windows environment
Must have ability to develop proforma statements, cash flows and credit analysis
Provide excellent customer service to clients from diverse cultural backgrounds
Strong organizational and effective communication skills
A problem solver who works effectively in a high pace, team environment
Spanish/English speaker strongly preferred
To Apply:
Please email your cover letter, resume, writing samples, and list of references (1 academic, 2 professional)
to:bnapoli@vedc.org. Writing samples should demonstrate an ability to tell a compelling story about a person.
Due to the high number of applicants for this position, we will only be able to personally contact those we would
like to interview for this position.
Main Office: 5121 Van Nuys Blvd, 3rd Floor, Van Nuys, CA 91403 • (818) 907-9977 • Fax (818) 907-9720