Business Development Associate Location: Hybrid - Irvine, CA Job Type: Contract to Full Time Mutual of Omaha is a Fortune 300 Company. Mutual of Omaha Mortgage is inspired by hometown values and a commitment to being responsible and caring for each other. We exist for the benefit of our customers and employees. Mutual of Omaha Mortgage is a full-service lending company offering both Forward and Reverse Mortgage products including a complete line of residential mortgage, refinancing, specialty, and HECM loans. We employ a knowledgeable staff of experienced Loan Officers with an operations team that is second to none. If you are interested in joining a team that promotes from within and works together toward a common goal of helping customers with their mortgage needs, please review and apply for our opening below! THE ROLE We're looking for a tenacious Business Development Associate to build our affiliate partnership pipeline. You'll identify, pitch, and onboard partners who drive qualified leads to our mortgage products. This is a high-activity role—expect daily prospecting calls, emails, and LinkedIn outreach. You'll own the relationship from cold contact through partnership launch, working closely with our marketing and compliance teams. WHAT YOU'LL DO • Research and prospect potential affiliate partners across financial, senior-focused, and digital channels • Execute outreach campaigns and qualify leads; schedule partner meetings • Coordinate onboarding and provide partners with compliant marketing assets • Maintain CRM pipeline, track metrics, and report weekly on progress • Stay on top of reverse mortgage industry trends and competitor partnership programs • Ensure all partner communications meet compliance standards WHO YOU ARE • 2+ years of mortgage, financial services, or B2B partnership experience (required—no training) • Comfortable with persistent, daily outreach and handling rejection • Salesforce proficiency • Strong communication and relationship-building skills • Fast-paced, collaborative mindset The hourly rate for this position is $60 per hour. Note: Quality matters. Leads must meet reverse mortgage lending criteria, comply with all regulatory standards, and fall within target cost-per-acquisition parameters. We track and validate all partner-attributed leads monthly. Mutual of Omaha Mortgage is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage diverse, talented, qualified applicants to apply. We offer an extensive compensation package. Benefits include: • Vacation — Vacation hours accrue on a per pay period basis. Balance maximums are based on years of service. • Paid Sick Time — 40 hours of paid sick time after 90 days of employment. State sick time requirements will be added as needed. • 9 Paid Holidays + 1 Cultural Celebration Day (Floating Holiday) • Multiple PPO Medical Plans, as well as HDHP eligible plan. • Dental Coverage • Vision Coverage • Company Paid Life Insurance • 401K with a generous employer match • Additional Benefits including – Optional Life, FSA, Pet Insurance etc. • Free Legal Services • Employee Loan Program