Business Development Officer

Job Description

At Financial Partners Credit Union, we believe financial success starts with strong relationships, meaningful community partnerships, and delivering exceptional service experiences. Recognized as a Top Workplace by USA Today, the Orange County Register, and the Los Angeles Times, and named one of the Best Credit Unions to Work For by American Banker and one of the Best Credit Unions in California by Forbes, Financial Partners continues to grow by investing in both our employees and the communities we serve.

We are seeking a Business Development Officer who thrives on building relationships, expanding community partnerships, and identifying opportunities to grow membership and business development efforts throughout Southern California. This role is ideal for someone who is comfortable networking, presenting to groups, developing strategic partnerships, and representing the Credit Union in the community while driving measurable business results.

The Business Development Officer will promote Financial Partners Credit Union products and services through proactive outreach, community involvement, presentations, and partnership development with employer groups, organizations, and community stakeholders.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and grow relationships with Select Employer Groups (SEGs), community organizations, and business partners through ongoing outreach and relationship management.
• Promote Credit Union membership, products, services, and lending solutions through presentations, networking events, employee orientations, and community activities.
• Consistently achieve established sales and membership growth goals while supporting overall organizational objectives.
• Maintain and track business development opportunities using CRM tools and reporting systems.
• Organize and host business development activities and events designed to increase awareness and generate new business opportunities.
• Build strong working relationships with key business contacts, community leaders, and employer group representatives to strengthen Financial Partners' presence in the market.
• Partner closely with branch teams and internal departments to support local business development efforts and member acquisition initiatives.
• Educate prospective and existing members on Credit Union products and services, including deposit accounts, lending solutions, mortgage products, and consumer loans.
• Assist members with opening accounts, processing consumer and mortgage loan applications, completing documentation, and funding loans as appropriate.
• Represent Financial Partners Credit Union professionally at community events, networking functions, business organizations, and industry associations.
• Demonstrate strong public speaking, presentation, communication, networking, and relationship-building skills.
• Travel throughout the local market and attend meetings or events outside normal business hours as needed to support business development efforts.
• Develop internal and external relationships that support long-term business growth and successful partnership development.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism, credibility, integrity, and business acumen in all interactions.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of two years of sales experience with working knowledge of financial services, consumer credit, and lending.
• Strong networking, relationship management, and presentation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated, organized, and results-oriented with the ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Valid driver's license required.
• NMLS registration required upon hire.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Healthcare industry knowledge and experience working with healthcare organizations is a plus.

WHY JOIN FINANCIAL PARTNERS?

Financial Partners Credit Union is committed to building a workplace where employees are supported, recognized, and empowered to make a meaningful impact. We offer competitive compensation, strong benefits, career development opportunities, and a collaborative culture focused on service, growth, and community involvement.

If you enjoy connecting with people, building partnerships, and helping grow meaningful business relationships within the community, we encourage you to apply.

The pay range for this position is listed above. Our pay ranges are designed to allow for candidates with various levels of experience and skill to be considered, and to allow room for growth to be achieved in a role over time. Generally, new hire salary offers fall within the minimum to midpoint of a pay range for many candidates. Any offer extended to a candidate will be based upon their individual combination of experience, knowledge, skills, and education as well as internal equity.

Financial Partners Credit Union is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.