Director, Sponsor Finance

Live Oak Bank

Director of Sponsor Finance leading growth of Live Oak Bank's portfolio through client relationship management and transaction structuring. Requires extensive experience in commercial lending and Sponsor Finance.

Posted 5/30/2026full-timeArizona, California, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $128,500 - $436,900 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze applicants’ financial status, credit, and property evaluation to determine if loan requests meet the Bank’s lending criteria.
Structure loan opportunities to comply with Bank standards or reject loans that do not meet lending criteria.
Evaluate sources of repayment on potential loan requests.
Communicate with the Portfolio Manager to ensure proper hand-off of applicants for underwriting or creditors to resolve questions regarding application information.
Actively participate with Executive Management to develop strategies for the business vertical and the Bank.
Ensure adherence to loan terms and conditions, including timely receipt of required financial information, covenant compliance, and portfolio reviews.
Identify and develop new deposit relationships.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with referral sources.
Cultivate industry expertise in serving specified market niches.
Stay abreast of economic conditions, changes, and trends in customers’ businesses, the banking industry, and the specific market niches targeted by the Bank.
Manage staff, monitor performance, and ensure coaching opportunities and performance appraisals are completed in a timely manner.
Follow regulatory requirements, including those pertaining to the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Customer Identification Program (CIP), and OFAC, to assist in the identification, detection, and deterrence of money laundering or other unlawful activities.

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience in commercial lending, with at least 5 years specifically in Sponsor Finance lending required.
Proven track record of executing and managing Sponsor backed transactions in a senior capacity required.
Strong business development acumen and experience managing complex client relationships required.
Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced, evolving environment required.
Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business, or related field required; MBA preferred.
Willingness to travel as needed to meet clients and support business development required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Hard Skills & Tools

commercial lendingSponsor Finance lendingfinancial analysisloan structuringportfolio managementcovenant compliancebusiness developmentclient relationship managementregulatory complianceeconomic analysis

Soft Skills

communicationleadershipautonomystrategic thinkingrelationship buildingcoachingperformance monitoringadaptabilityproblem-solvingteam collaboration

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in financeBachelor’s degree in BusinessMBA