Start or grow a meaningful career at Pursuit
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 Connecticut, New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
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:
- Health Insurance, generous employer premium contribution
- Fully paid Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
- Generous 401(k) match
- Flexible spending account
- Holiday and Paid Time Off
- Volunteer Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Referral Program Bonus
- Educational assistance after two years of employment
- Mentorship Program
- Summer work hours
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
Learn more about Pursuit’s mission and core values
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding nondiscrimination.
To apply for an open role, please email a resume and cover letter to [email protected]. For general employment inquiries please contact Toniann Datello, human resources director, at [email protected].
If you would like to apply, please click on the link below to complete our Employment Application.
Openings
Location: Latham, NY
Job Type: Employee – Full Time
About the Job:
We are looking for a Collection Specialist Processor to contact clients and collect outstanding payments. The position requires being able to maintain trustful relationships and ensure timely payments. The Collection Specialist Processor must be able to interact in a professional and trustworthy manner. Candidates should have excellent communication and negotiation skills, as well as an ability to work independently.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Monitor accounts to identify outstanding debt.
- Investigate historical data for each debt or bill.
- Contact clients to inquire about their overdue payments.
- Take actions to encourage timely debt payments.
- Update account status records and collection efforts.
Position Specifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree required.
- 1-2 years of collection experience (preferred).
- Make collection calls, prepare default letters, prepare due reports, and assist with other default reports.
- Strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail are essential.
- Exhibit self-motivation when working independently or in a group.
- Ability to multi-task and meet frequent deadlines.
- Consistently produces high-quality work.
- Ability to exercise intellectual honesty when presenting information.
- Ability to present data in a professional manner.
- Final candidates must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings, including background, criminal and credit checks, and drug testing.
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We do not provide sponsorships for those who require a sponsorship in order to work in the U.S.
The estimated salary range for this position is $48,000 – $70,000.
The salary range may be inclusive of several levels that would be applicable to the position. Final salary will be based on a number of factors, including level, relevant prior experience, skills and expertise. This range is only inclusive of base salary, not benefits. Additional benefits information above.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding nondiscrimination.
Location: Pittsburgh/ Western, PA
Job Type: Employee – Full Time
About the Job:
The SBA 504 Program is one of the best financing products available for small businesses and Pursuit is the #1 504 lender in Pennsylvania. Our loan volume is growing, and we need help in keeping up with demand. This niche product provides a unique opportunity for a seasoned lender looking for an opportunity to be challenged while being a part of a growing company with a long tenured staff and rewarding mission.
The ideal candidate will be an aggressive business developer to market our programs to potential referral organizations and have a solid credit background necessary to process loan applications. Referral organizations include commercial lenders at area banks and credit unions, accountants, attorneys, economic developers, commercial real estate brokers and the business community. The position will report to the Pursuit – CDC Market Manager.
Position Specifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in commercial lending.
- Superior technical writing skills
- Clear communication & strong interpersonal skills required.
- Strategic & organizational competence – i.e., the ability to set and manage timelines, commitments, and deadlines with ease.
- Completion of a formal credit training program is considered highly beneficial.
- Excellent presentation skills are critical.
- Must be a self- starter.
- Candidates should have knowledge and past commercial lending & SBA experience, preferred.
- Territory includes Western Pennsylvania.
- The job requires extensive business travel throughout the territory. Travel and entertainment expenses are paid by Pursuit.
- This position is fully remote. Business equipment is provided.
- Final candidates must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings, including a background, criminal and credit check, and drug testing.
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We do not provide sponsorships for those who require a sponsorship in order to work in the U.S.
We will give consideration to and provide training for veterans interested in a career in finance/ banking provided that the applicant has completed at least two years of college with an accredited institution.
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.
Location: Latham, NY
Job Type: Employee – Full Time
About the Job:
We seek to hire a Portfolio Analyst in our Albany, NY office. The Portfolio Analyst is responsible for working with existing clients on modifications needed throughout the term of the loan. The analyst will identify the request and provide solutions to the client that are allowed within the loan program guidelines. The analyst will use their analytical skills to review financial statements, work with different departments within the organization to ensure borrower remains in compliance with policies, document the changes, and provide a written summary to Senior Management with their recommendations.
Position Specifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree required.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Candidates must be detail oriented and be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
- SBA loan experience preferred.
- Commercial underwriting experience required.
- Prior banking experience desired.
- Final candidate must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings, including a background, criminal and credit check, and drug testing.
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We do not provide sponsorships for those who require a sponsorship in order to work in the U.S.
The estimated salary range for this position is $48,000 – $70,000.
The salary range may be inclusive of several levels that would be applicable to the position. Final salary will be based on a number of factors, including level, relevant prior experience, skills and expertise. This range is only inclusive of base salary, not benefits. Additional benefits information above.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding nondiscrimination.
