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Climate First Bank

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51 - 200 employees

Founded 2020

🏦 Banking

⚡ Energy

Banking • Energy

Climate First Bank is a mission-driven, FDIC‑insured bank that focuses on climate and community impact while offering full-service personal and business banking. The bank provides impact-oriented deposit products (Impact Checking, Impact Money Market, CDs), consumer and residential mortgage lending, and a prominent solar financing program (consumer and commercial solar loans, project energy finance) designed to fund emissions-reducing home and infrastructure upgrades. Climate First also offers business banking (SBA lending, factoring/ABL, business money market accounts), ESOP financing, a mobile app and online banking, and tools like a Deposit Impact Calculator and a Demand Deposit Marketplace. The institution highlights impact metrics (e. g. , 9,000+ households supported through its solar loan program, 30,000+ customers, $67M strategic funding round) and emphasizes transparent, mission-aligned lending and stewardship.

📋 Description

• Generate new SBA loan opportunities through internal partnerships and external referral networks • Build and maintain relationships with clients, prospects, and business partners • Partner with bank officers to cross-sell additional banking products and services • Structure SBA loan proposals aligned to SBA 7(a), 504, and related programs • Review financial information and determine borrower eligibility • Conduct initial underwriting and develop credit recommendations • Prepare SBA-specific credit memorandums and complete supporting documentation • Ensure all packages meet regulatory and SBA SOP requirements • Coordinate submission of loan packages to underwriting and SBA • Partner with processors, attorneys, and clients through closing • Follow up on outstanding documentation and ensure timely processing • Prepare reports for leadership and complete required compliance training • Maintain adherence to BSA, AML, CIP, OFAC, and other regulatory requirements

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or related field preferred • 3+ years of SBA lending experience • Experience with government-guaranteed lending programs (SBA 7(a), Express, 504, USDA) • Strong financial analysis, communication, and organizational skills • Proven ability to collaborate across teams and manage client relationship • Entrepreneurial Self-Starter - Ability to take ownership of pipeline and generate opportunities through referral networks • Organization & Efficiency - Effectively manage a high-volume pipeline, keeping deals organized from prospecting through closing • Master Communicator - Clear communication with clients and internal teams • Banking & Fintech Acumen - Strong knowledge of SBA programs and credit analysis • Tech-Forward and Analytical Thinking - Leverage CRM tools and financial data

🏖️ Benefits

• 100% employer-paid health coverage for employees • Employer contribution for dependents by Us • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance • Health Savings Account (HSA) • Free Telemedicine access via Teladoc • 401(k) with 6% Employer Match — No Vesting Period • Employee Stock Options • Exclusive Employee Banking Perks • 0% Financing for Employee Solar Loans • Employee Only Mortgage Product with exclusive interest rates and terms • 0% Financing for Eligible Electric Vehicles (EVs) • Referral Incentives • 2–4 Weeks of Vacation based on officer level plus additional tenure-based time • 64 Hours of Paid Sick Time for all full-time employees • Company-Paid Life Insurance • Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance • Voluntary Life, Accident & Critical Illness Coverage • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free counseling, legal, and financial services