About Us Live Oak Bank is a digital bank that serves small business owners across the country. Our groundbreaking spin on service and technology has fueled our mission to be America’s Small Business Bank. Our products help customers buy, build, and expand their business, and our high-yield savings and CD products help them grow their hard-earned money. At Live Oak, we never lose sight of the well-being of our people. We believe our employees are the heart of our company. Our commitment to our customers and culture is intertwined, and we seek those who embody and embrace what it takes to empower the American dream. How This Role Impacts Live Oak and its People The Director, Lender Finance is responsible for the origination and execution of new lending transactions (NAV-based) to U.S-based funds as well as the portfolio management of existing clients. Live Oak’s clients consist of private credit funds and business development companies managed by institutional asset managers. You will be committed to balance Live Oak Bank and partners’ success while understanding the importance of a collaborative team environment. What You’ll Do at Live Oak The Director, Lender Finance will have total accountability for the creation and execution of strategies to achieve corporate objectives. This includes managing an existing portfolio of Lender Finance clients, aiding in the execution of new credits, and building new relationships. How You’ll Do It Manage a portfolio of existing Lender Finance clients Analyze performance, track covenants, and monitor risk ratings of existing clients Detail-oriented with a high level of experience in reviewing, structuring, and negotiating loan documentation and term sheets Underwrite and lead the execution of new transactions Provide legal structuring and negotiation efforts for new transactions Enhance existing client relationships and build new relationships Expand capital markets contacts Participate in due diligence meetings Supervise junior analysts Gather internal and external market/competitive information Lead across teams to work collaboratively across the business Required and Preferred Experience Minimum of 5 years (7 years preferred) of prior Lender Finance underwriting, portfolio management, or capital markets experience Client-facing experience with the ability to maintain existing relationships and build new relationships Bachelor's degree in Finance or Business; MBA preferred Strong understanding of customer and market dynamics Ability to travel Adapt to a rapidly changing environment and industry trends Strong Executive presence/influence, presentation, and verbal communication skills Proficient in using financial software and systems To Thrive at Live Oak Gravitate to Growth – Shows adaptability and support for changes to improve organizational effectiveness. Communicate and Collaborate – Communicates clearly and thoughtfully, demonstrating empathy in teamwork. Eye of the Tiger – Gets positive results by taking personal responsibility for actions and team outcomes. Know Your Business – Curates and maintains a depth of knowledge and skill to perform one’s job effectively. Customer at the Center – Provides customers with a personalized experience to achieve exceptional outcomes. For a detailed overview of our employee benefits please visit: http://www.liveoakbank.com/careers/ At Live Oak Bank, we are passionately focused on creating an inclusive and genuine environment! We encourage you to apply for roles that you believe you’d be a great fit for, even if you feel your past experience does not perfectly match every requirement. As we continue to grow, our People Team will match the skillsets of current and prior applicants with open roles within our organization. As we say at Live Oak, "Paint the Target!" and go after your goals!" More than just a job, a career at Live Oak is an opportunity to mold the future of the banking industry. Live Oak Bank would not be the top SBA 7(a) and USDA lender in the country without our people. We focus on hiring folks who are dedicated to living our values, every single day. Together, we’re on a mission to be America’s small business bank. At Live Oak we never lose sight of focusing on the wellbeing of our folks. We believe our employees are the heart of our company and drive our commitment to our customers. As part of the Live Oak team, you’ll have the chance to shape the next chapter of banking while supporting the backbone of our nation – small businesses.