Colorado Enterprise Fund (CEF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the success of small businesses. We target our financing resources to undeserved communities-primarily low income, BIPOC, women and veteran owned businesses who are unable to access traditional bank financing. We're committed to creating meaningful impact in Colorado's communities by providing equitable and affordable business financing for entrepreneurs who cannot access bank loans or other financial resources.

At CEF we see our community impact through job creation, wealth building for disadvantaged populations, and the growth and success of the businesses we fund. As a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), we offer loans, grants, and free business coaching to entrepreneurs to help them succeed.

Colorado small business owners and entrepreneurs seek aid from our organization in moving towards the major step of asking for financial loans that they have not been able to find from traditional resources such as banks.

CEF offers a hybrid work environment with a blend of in-office and remote work. As an established CDFI, we offer the following:

• Health, vision, dental and life insurance, as well as employer paid short-term and long-term disability coverage. CEF also offers a 403b retirement plan with employer match up to 5% of an employee’s contribution. Our paid time off policies include ten (10) paid holidays per year, paid vacation, and paid health and wellness time.

We have an immediate opening for a Denver Metro Community Loan Officer (CLO). This is an important role with the ability to make a large impact in the Colorado small business community! We need someone who is passionate about supporting Colorado small businesses and entrepreneurs gain access to capital and thrive.

The main duties of our CLO at CEF are to connect with referral sources such as banks, SBA offices, SBDC’s and other community organizations in the Denver area to cultivate and manage loan applications to completed funding. Your ability to actively stay visible in the community and build business relationships will be critical to your success. 

Your sense of urgency, flexibility, persistence, and mission focused people-centric mindset will be your primary differentiators. Key attributes for success include business development and sales ability, along with a people-centric mindset.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred, especially in Business, accounting, finance, economics, or other similar areas. Coursework in these areas will be considered.
• Minimum 2 years of direct small business lending experience or commercial lending experience is required.
• Work experience in business development or sales, with a track record of consistently building and maintaining a pipeline of contacts. 
• Familiarity and understanding of business financial statements and tax returns is essential.
• Experience with SBA lending programs (7a and/or 504) is a plus!

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• A strong sense of urgency, ownership, accountability, critical thinking skills; must also be able to work successfully in an autonomous environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• A respectful, flexible and collaborative approach to work with a broad range of cultures, personalities, and work styles.
• Experience with client relationship management (CRM) software.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite; particularly Excel.
• In-depth knowledge of credit and cashflow assessment

Workspace/Physical Requirements

• CEF is a hybrid workplace; CEF provides all employees with essential home office workspace equipment. 
• Ability to regularly travel to main CEF office headquarters in Denver, Colorado for work collaboration, meetings and training.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Travel Requirements

• 65-70% travel within Denver Metro and nearby surrounding areas to establish and maintain business relationships with bank partners, community leaders and current / potential borrowers.