Director, Specialty Finance Lending Origination

Remote – US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available.

About the role

This role will support financial strategy, forecasting, and performance management initiatives that strengthen business visibility and decision-making. You will partner with executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to improve planning processes, financial discipline, controls, and resource allocation. The position offers the opportunity to influence enterprise performance and scalable financial operations within a regulated financial services environment.

Responsibilities

• Source and develop new Specialty Finance Lending (SFL) facilities through various channels
• Lead and mentor junior sales personnel in executing deal processes
• Assist with syndicating SFL facilities and train syndicators
• Research and present new market opportunities and potential risks
• Establish relationships with product partners to facilitate cross-selling
• Achieve portfolio growth targets while managing risk adequately
• Maintain and optimize relationships with existing accounts for maximum revenue

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or finance; MBA preferred
• 10+ years in corporate finance, lending, or leasing; minimum of 3 years in specialty lending
• 5+ years senior-level financial sales and business development experience
• Extensive knowledge of structured finance and asset-based lending
• Strong risk assessment, structuring, and remedial management skills
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills

Benefits

• Flexible work options for in-office and remote arrangements
• Comprehensive employee benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Support for attending industry conferences
• Performance-based incentive compensation opportunities

Pay

$128,000 – $268,000 annually