Who We Are:Southern Bancorp is a different kind of bank. As a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), a special certification designated for institutions that serve predominantly underserved communities, Southern Bancorp combines traditional banking and lending services with financial development tools and public policy advocacy to help families and communities grow stronger. Inspired by the principle that building net worth drives economic opportunity, our mission is to be wealth builders for everyone in the communities we serve, with a focus on low-wealth and un(der)banked populations, as well as an emphasis on Black and Brown individuals. Job Summary This senior leadership role will play a pivotal part in expanding, managing, and holding accountable Southern's Impact Finance Practice. The leader will oversee the strategic growth of multiple business lines focused on serving underserved markets and customers through specialized loan and investment products, including Small Business Administration (SBA) guaranteed lending, New Market Tax Credits (NMTCs), Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), Home Mortgage, and Renewables/Solar. Several of these business lines (SBA, NMTC, and Home Mortgage) are already established at Southern, while others (LIHTC, Renewables/Solar) will need to be created and staffed. A key focus will be developing high-impact business lines into a strategic practice area that increases the flow of capital to underserved communities. This senior leader will serve as a role model by demonstrating high-performance standards, leveraging data insights strategically, and maintaining rigorous accountability.Responsibilities
Expand and/or establish business lines under Southern's Impact Finance strategy, focusing on building teams that address capital access barriers in underserved markets.Guide and manage the strategic growth of the SBA, NMTC, LIHTC, Home Mortgage, and Renewables teams.Oversee the Impact Finance practice's loan and investment portfolio.Evaluate and manage risks associated with impact lending and investments.Monitor and report on the financial performance and impact of financing activities.Recruit, train, mentor, and motivate a team of finance professionals.Requirements Bachelor's degree in business, finance, banking, or a related field, with 15 years of experience in banking, finance, or a similar area.Deep knowledge of SBA, NMTC, LIHTC, mortgage, renewables financing, or related credit issues.Proven experience with complex commercial financing, including the use of tax credits.Strong commitment to Southern's mission of driving capital to underserved communities.A track record of significant external client relationships and business development expertise.Ability to help develop and drive a shared understanding of the long-term vision for organizational success.Proven ability to lead effectively through change and to hire and develop talented people.Demonstrated success in building new business lines and expanding existing ones.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.Must possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license and a vehicle with appropriate insurance coverage.Physical/Sensory Requirements While performing the duties of this job, the individual is: Regularly required to sit, talk, and hear; reach with hands and arms; and occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch.May occasionally be required to lift or move up to 50 pounds.Regularly required to use computers, telephones, and other standard office equipment.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.#LI-remoteWhat we offer our employees:A positive impact on Your Future:401(k)/Roth plan with immediate eligibility and employer match up to 6%Employee stock ownership planDiscounted rate on primary home mortgageCredit and housing counseling as well as free financial education tools available to customers and employees Benefits to improve your health:No deductible medical insurance planDental and vision insurance Employer paid life and long-term disability insuranceFlexible Spending AccountsThe opportunity to nurture your well-being:Paid holidays and paid time off Bonus plan Opportunity for merit raisesEmployee reward and recognition programsCommunity service opportunitiesSouthern Bancorp is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.As a Community Development Financial Institution, Southern Bancorp desires its workforce to reflect the diversity of the customers and communities that we serve. Racial and ethnic minorities, people from working class backgrounds, women and LGBTQ people are often underrepresented in many financial service industry professions. Therefore, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.This position is exclusively available to candidates who reside in the following states: AL, AR, FL, GA, LA, MS, MO, NC, SC, TN or TX.