Commercial Loan Officer Banker Commercial Lender SBA Lender

Job Description

Job Description

• Mission

Empowering businesses in all communities by providing access to responsible capital and resources.

To create a more inclusive economy by ensuring every business owner has a path to success.

Strengthen communities through collaboration. Leading with transparency and authenticity Celebrating diversity and embracing our differences Engaging on a personal level

Who We Are

Pursuit is a community-focused lender that provides small businesses with affordable loans and resources so that they can reach higher, transform, and grow. That transformation may start with an individual borrower, but ultimately extends into the broader community, taking shape as new employment opportunities, economic development, and positive change.

What We Do

For more than 65 years, we have been 100% invested in the success of our clients. Pursuit offers a suite of innovative financing products designed to expand access to capital for small businesses. Our range of loans and lines of credit range from $10,000 to $5.5 million for businesses ready to make their next big investment. We have designed our application processes and loan terms with more flexibility than traditional banks. Our signature loan programs include commercial real estate financing, general business funding, and fast business funding through a digital platform. We leverage deep, long-term relationships with banks and community partners to serve clients in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.

About the Job

This is a chance to shape communities and help small businesses grow. Pursuit is looking for a Commercial Loan Officer in Philadelphia who is ready to :

If you're a self-starter who thrives on connection, strategy, and impact—this could be your next big step.

Based in or near Philadelphia, PA with the ability to travel frequently across the region.

What You’ll Do

Here’s what success looks like in this role :

Develop and maintain a strong network of referral partners, banks, credit unions, CPAs, attorneys, real estate brokers, and economic development orgs.

Package and submit high-quality loan applications that meet both client needs and credit requirements.

Present at events and meetings, educating the market on Pursuit’s unique value and inclusive approach to lending.

Work closely with credit, operations, and market managers to ensure smooth closings and exceptional borrower experience.

Travel throughout PA to meet clients and partners in person.

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for a confident and capable commercial lender who checks most of these boxes :

Additional Information

What We Offer

A collaborative environment of mission-focused professionals dedicated to helping communities and economies grow through business lending. We seek individuals who want to blend a career in financial services with a career serving others. Pursuit extends its employees’ competitive salaries and a range of benefits including, including but not limited to :

How to Apply / Contact

Please submit a cover letter and resume and / or completed Employment Application.

HRTeam@pursuitlending.com

How We Help

We believe that when local businesses thrive, they provide good, stable jobs, recycling the money they spend back into the community to help it grow. Our loans are offered with affordable rates to ensure that our clients can continue growing and positively impacting their neighborhoods. While compelling founders’ stories are what drive us every day, we are proud to work with small businesses at scale :

$4+ billion lent, $1.2 billion in the last 5 years

$2 billion portfolio of small business loans 70,000+ jobs created.

10,000+ loans to small businesses

10,000+ hours of advisory and educational services

Competitive salary commensurate with commercial lending experience.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding nondiscrimination. We provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local law