Are you a high-level operator in the lending space who understands how to scale Non-QM and commercial lending platforms?
Do you thrive in environments where speed, precision, and execution drive real revenue?
We're looking for aDirector of Operations to take ownership of the operational engine behind a fast-growing lending business focused onNon-QM residential and commercial lending.
This is not a maintenance role — this is abuild, optimize, and scale role.
Strategic Lending is afinancial services and lending solutions company focused on helping individuals and businesses secure funding through a variety of loan products. Based in Salisbury, the company operates as abroker-style lender/financing partner, connecting clients with lending options tailored to their specific financial needs.
What You'll Own
* Lead and optimize all operational functions across ourNon-QM residential and commercial lending platform
* Oversee the full loan lifecycle — from intake to funding tosecondary market execution (note sales)
* Manage and streamlineloan processing, underwriting coordination, closing, and post-closing workflows
* Drive efficiency insecondary 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
Who You Are
* Deep experience inNon-QM residential lending and/or commercial lending operations
* Strong understanding ofloan structuring, underwriting flow, and secondary market execution
* Proven operator — you don't just manage, youbuild, fix, and scale systems
* Experience managingloan 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
Requirements
* Based inDelaware or Maryland (proximity to Salisbury, MD preferred)
* Ability to be in office quarterly (minimum)
* Strong leadership, communication, and execution skills
What This Role Offers
* Opportunity to help build and scale ahigh-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 acrossNon-QM and commercial lending markets
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