Managing Director, Specialty Finance Lending Origination

For our client, a leader in the Finance & Insurance space, we are seeking a Managing Director to drive Specialty Finance Lending Origination. This role supports 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, influencing enterprise performance and scalable financial operations within a regulated financial services environment.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Responsibilities

• Source new Specialty Finance Lending (SFL) facilities through targeted marketing and collaboration with other lenders
• Lead and execute all processes involved in SFL, mentoring junior sales personnel along the way
• Assist in syndicating SFL facilities by training and collaborating with existing syndicators
• Conduct market research to identify opportunities and develop proposals for expansion and product offerings
• Develop relationships with product partners to enhance cross-selling opportunities for SFL clients
• Grow the portfolio while managing asset under management (AUM) targets and portfolio risk
• Continuously maintain and develop account relationships to maximize revenue and manage existing facilities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or finance required, MBA preferred
• 15+ years of corporate finance, lending, and leasing experience; 5+ years in specialty lending
• 10+ years of senior level financial sales and business development experience with proven success
• Broad knowledge of capital markets, particularly lease-related asset-based lending and structured debt placement
• Strong skills in risk assessment, structuring, and remedial management

Pay

$165,000 – $345,000 annually

Benefits

• Eligibility for a range of employee benefits featuring flexible work options
• Incentive compensation opportunities that include production commissions and discretionary bonuses
• Participation in relevant industry conferences for ongoing professional development