Each Live Oaker is empowered to “be the culture,” and contribute to an inclusive, respectful environment. Live Oak Bank careers and the employee experience are centered around our People First framework, where we’re committed to supporting each other as we fulfill our mission to be America’s small business bank.
With 100% covered health insurance for all employees and their families, plus competitive salaries, a 401k match and generous vacation days, we make sure our folks are taken care of.
Based in Wilmington, NC, our campus is a beautiful, environmentally-conscious collection of buildings meant to enrich our employees’ lives. A fitness center, a health clinic and two onsite restaurants allow Live Oakers to be the best version of themselves.
Our teams embrace bold ideas and push beyond the status quo, all in the name of purpose-built products and services. We’re committed to attracting, building and retaining top talent who continue to fortify our mission.
We understand the value of work-life balance and know that everyone has unique priorities, both at the office and at home. The well-being of our people is the foundation of our flexible mindset and we trust in our teams’ ability to do meaningful work, regardless of their surroundings.
Live Oak’s mission is to be America’s small business bank. To do that well, it is critical that our teams reflect the experiences of the entrepreneurs we serve and that our products and services are equitable and accessible to all pursuing the American dream. We seek to listen, understand, and learn from each other with the ultimate goal of being inclusive.
If we take care of our people, they’ll take care of our customers."
– Chip Mahan, Chairman and CEO
When the founders of Live Oak set out to create something special, they knew that employees and their diverse experiences would be the bedrock of the company. As the bank has grown, that relentless focus to take care of our people has not changed.
Employee resource and interest groups are centered around shared experiences, aiming to foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates diversity, builds belonging, drives diverse thought leadership and puts Live Oak values at the core of our operations.
WIN provides the women of Live Oak an environment to share experiences, challenges and solutions to help expand their professional careers through education, collaboration, and advancement.
MPAC aims to inspire and empower Black, Indigenous, and Latinx employees to use their diverse and unique voices to lead, align, and showcase their identity, interests and needs.
Fosters an inclusive and accepting community for LGBTQIA+ employees by promoting visibility, education and support with the intent of creating a safe environment where every employee can be their authentic selves.
Supports and elevates the parents working for Live Oak and advances the products and services designed for our customer base sharing in the parental experience.
This group supports AAPI employees through empowerment and collaboration, focused on education and transparency and creating leadership opportunities.
Nurtures a strong community for our military members, their families, veterans and civilian allies through awareness, engagement and leadership initiatives.
WIN provides the women of Live Oak an environment to share experiences, challenges and solutions to help expand their professional careers through education, collaboration, and advancement.
MPAC aims to inspire and empower Black, Indigenous, and Latinx employees to use their diverse and unique voices to lead, align, and showcase their identity, interests and needs.
Fosters an inclusive and accepting community for LGBTQIA+ employees by promoting visibility, education and support with the intent of creating a safe environment where every employee can be their authentic selves.
Supports and elevates the parents working for Live Oak and advances the products and services designed for our customer base sharing in the parental experience.
This group supports AAPI employees through empowerment and collaboration, focused on education and transparency and creating leadership opportunities.
Nurtures a strong community for our military members, their families, veterans and civilian allies through awareness, engagement and leadership initiatives.
You possess a deep commitment to Live Oak Bank’s mission and core values, exemplified through a strong work ethic, adaptability and pride in your work.
You take initiative to deliver positive results by proactively and creatively solving problems, while maintaining a high degree of quality.
You embrace fresh ideas and fearlessly contribute new solutions to emerging or existing problems.
You foster collaboration, accountability and trust with others and understand that together, we do more.
You treat everyone with courtesy, politeness, and kindness.
Seed and grow. That’s our approach to hiring the best and brightest young talent. Those who are just entering the workforce may not have a full understanding of their career trajectory — and that’s okay. We provide support and a true sense of community for anyone kickstarting their careers.
As part of the Live Oak team, you’ll have the chance to shape the next chapter of banking while supporting the backbone of our nation – small businesses.
Live Oak Bank is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled. We consider applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status or disability. Equal access to programs, service and employment is available to all persons. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify human resources at careers@liveoak.bank
Commitment to Diversity
Live Oak Bank is committed to creating and maintaining a workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives. This commitment is embodied in company policy and the way we do business at Live Oak Bank and is an important principle of sound business management.
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