Business Development Officer - Equipment Finance

Business Development Officer – Equipment Finance Location: Remote – United States Industry: Equipment Finance and Leasing Focus: Direct Origination Altius Search Group is conducting a confidential search for an experienced equipment finance sales professional to join a direct lender that deploys its own capital. This opportunity offers remote flexibility, direct access to leadership and credit decision-makers, and the ability to build a book of business through borrower and referral relationships. The company provides financing for businesses whose needs may fall outside conventional bank underwriting, with transactions ranging from approximately $500,000 to $50 million. The Opportunity You will independently source and close equipment finance transactions, working closely with leadership and credit to move opportunities from initial discussion through funding. The company finances essential-use equipment with durable collateral value for non-investment-grade, unrated, growth-stage, turnaround, and sponsor-backed businesses. Markets include advanced manufacturing, automation, robotics, defense technology, physical AI, and other industries with significant equipment needs. This role is suited to a producer who values autonomy, takes a consultative approach to business development, and wants to help expand an equipment finance platform. Responsibilities - Originate equipment finance loans and leases through direct borrower outreach and referral relationships. - Build relationships with business owners, financial executives, sponsors, and other financing referral sources. - Identify equipment financing needs and work with credit to develop appropriate transaction structures. - Coordinate with underwriting and documentation teams to move transactions through funding. - Build a sustainable book of business and help identify opportunities in new markets.