Director of Operations - Non QM Lending

What You’ll Own

Lead and optimize all operational functions across our Non-QM residential and commercial lending platform
Oversee the full loan lifecycle — from intake to funding to secondary market execution (note sales)
Manage and streamline loan processing, underwriting coordination, closing, and post-closing workflows
Drive efficiency in secondary mortgage operations, including packaging and selling loans on the secondary market
Build and implement systems, SOPs, and workflows that increase speed, accuracy, and scalability
Ensure compliance across all lending activities, including Non-QM and commercial lending guidelines
Work directly with leadership to align operations with growth targets and capital deployment strategies

Requirements

• Deep experience in Non-QM residential lending and/or commercial lending operations
• Strong understanding of loan structuring, underwriting flow, and secondary market execution
• Proven operator — you don’t just manage, you build, fix, and scale systems
• Experience managing loan pipelines, investor relationships, and note sales
• Detail-oriented but able to think strategically at a high level
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where things move quickly

Benefits

• Opportunity to help build and scale a high-growth lending platform
• Direct access to leadership and involvement in strategic decision-making
• Competitive compensation + performance upside
• A seat at the table as we expand across Non-QM and commercial lending markets