Description The Deal Origination, Sponsor Finance team is responsible for sourcing private equity backed lead bank transactions from established private equity relationships via a direct calling effort. The position requires an individual to have strong credit skills to provide a thorough review of the key credit characteristics prior to bringing an opportunity to the broader team for additional analysis and underwriting. This position will work collaboratively with Sponsor Finance deal execution professionals to facilitate the underwriting, legal negotiation, closing, and portfolio management processes. Essential Functions * Develop and expand existing Private Equity client relationships * Prospect actively and successfully bring in new relationships to Northwest * Deep understanding of the Sponsor Finance credit policy and source high quality lead bank opportunities structured within the policy * Establish and maintain an ongoing prospect list, and a set calling and meeting schedule for prospects, existing clients, and COIs * Maintain robust pipeline of private equity acquisition, recapitalization, and refinance opportunities * Work collaboratively with Sponsor Finance deal execution and portfolio management team to underwrite, negotiate, document, close and monitor credits originated * Participate in presentations and recommendations to Credit, team leaders, and senior line of business managers as required * Engage with the various product partners on a regular basis to discuss cross selling opportunities and referrals to expand and deepen borrower relationships * Achieve and exceed budget goals as assigned individually * Analyze financial statements and related credit material to stay apprised of client performance and assess risk on a continuous basis in conjunction with Portfolio Management * Complete loan closings in partnership with Portfolio Management * Participate in continued sales, product and credit training Additional Essential Functions * Ensure compliance with Northwest's policies and procedures, and Federal/State regulations * Navigate Microsoft Office Software, computer applications, and software specific to the department in order to maximize technology tools and gain efficiency * Work as part of a team * Work with on-site equipment Additional Responsibilities Safety and Health for those without supervisory duties * Abide by the rules of the safety and loss prevention program * Perform work tasks in a safe manner * Report any and all injuries to supervisor * Know what to do in case of an emergency QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education Bachelor's Degree Business Administration Master's Degree Business Administration Work Experience 5-15 years of Sponsor Finance or related experience. Level will be determined based on candidate's qualifications. General Employee Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities * Ability to establish effective working relationships among team members and participate in solving problems and making decisions * Ability to present and express ideas and information clearly and concisely in a manner appropriate to the audience, whether oral or written * Ability to actively listen to what others are saying to achieve understanding, sharing information with others and facilitating the open exchange of ideas and information * Ability to establish courses of action for self to accomplish specific goals, develop and use tracking systems for monitoring own work progress, and effectively use resources such as time and information * Ability to make right decisi