Vice President of Business Development

Company Description Wealthfront Home Lending, LLC (NMLS 2358115) is a home loan provider headquartered at 90 New Montgomery Street, Suite 1450, San Francisco, CA 94105. The company focuses on offering home lending solutions that are subject to credit approval and comply with state and federal licensing requirements. Loan rates are determined by each applicant’s credit profile, loan terms, and market conditions, and not all applicants qualify for the lowest advertised rates. Wealthfront Home Lending operates as an Equal Housing Opportunity lender and provides information to help borrowers understand their options, while clearly distinguishing informational communications from commitments to lend or extend credit.
Role Description The Vice President of Business Development is a full-time, remote role responsible for driving growth and strategic partnerships within the home lending market. This role leads the development and execution of business development plans, identifies new market opportunities, and builds relationships with key partners and referral sources. The Vice President oversees the sales pipeline, collaborates with internal teams to align offerings with market needs, and supports the negotiation and closing of complex contracts. Day-to-day responsibilities include setting business development targets, monitoring performance metrics, guiding account management activities, and ensuring compliance with relevant lending policies and regulations.
Qualifications
Demonstrated expertise in New Business Development and Sales, with a track record of generating sustainable growth in financial services or related industries.
Strong Business Planning skills, including market analysis, strategic planning, and forecasting to support long-term organizational objectives.
Proficiency in Contract Negotiation, with experience structuring, reviewing, and finalizing partnership and client agreements.
Background in Account Management, including maintaining high-value relationships, optimizing client satisfaction, and driving retention.
Leadership experience managing cross-functional teams, with the ability to influence stakeholders and drive initiatives in a remote environment.
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with comfort engaging executive-level partners and internal leaders.
Understanding of home lending, mortgage, or broader financial services is highly beneficial; familiarity with regulatory and compliance considerations is a plus.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field; an advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) is an advantage.

Work arrangement
Yes