Company:
Sweet Leaf Madison Capital (SLMC) is an experienced lender that provides tailored debt financing solutions to the underserved middle market of the cannabis industry, from “seed-to-sale”. Possessing deep understanding and expertise in the complexities, risks and opportunities of the industry, SLMC was created to bridge the gap between cannabis businesses and funding needs. Leveraging its team of seasoned finance, legal and cannabis industry professionals, SLMC offers a variety of non-dilutive, asset-backed lending products, including real estate, equipment financing and senior secured term loans. Since its predecessor was created in 2015, Sweet Leaf has been an industry leader in providing customized lending solutions to help hundreds of cannabis businesses fund growth opportunities and achieve success.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
· Underwriting: Facilitate the underwriting process including risk assessment, credit analysis, and loan approval.
· Perform detailed financial analysis and modeling to understand current and project financial performance. Perform detailed real estate and equipment analysis/valuations.
· Strategy and Policy Development: Collaborate with senior management to develop and implement underwriting policies, procedures, and best practices that align with the company’s strategic objectives and risk appetite.
· Asset Management: Managing the current loan portfolio in-line with the desired goals of the company.
· Operational Excellence: Drive efficiencies and improvements across the underwriting and loan operations teams. Ensure that systems, processes, and workflows are optimized for peak performance.
Skills and Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business Administration or a related field. Advanced degree or professional certifications (e.g., CFA, CPA) preferred.
· Minimum of 5 years’ experience in underwriting or a related field within the financial services industry. Experience in the cannabis industry or specialty finance is highly desirable.
· Proven track record of underwriting to achieve business objectives.
· Strong understanding of credit risk analysis, loan underwriting principles, and financial regulations. Knowledge of the legal cannabis market’s unique challenges and opportunities is a plus.
· Strong Microsoft excel skills required.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $95,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Education:
Experience:
- Underwriting: 5 years (Required)
- Microsoft Excel: 5 years (Required)
- Credit analysis: 5 years (Required)
Work Location: Remote