Job Description
Are you a high-level operator in the lending space who understands how to scale Non-QM and commercial lending platforms?
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Do you thrive in environments where speed, precision, and execution drive real revenue?
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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.
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This is not a maintenance role — this is abuild, optimize, and scale role.
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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.
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What You'll Own
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Lead and optimize all operational functions across ourNon-QM residential and commercial lending platform
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Oversee the full loan lifecycle — from intake to funding tosecondary market execution (note sales)
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Manage and streamlineloan processing, underwriting coordination, closing, and post-closing workflows
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Drive efficiency insecondary mortgage operations, including packaging and selling loans on the secondary market
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Build and implement systems, SOPs, and workflows that increase speed, accuracy, and scalability
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Ensure compliance across all lending activities, including Non-QM and commercial lending guidelines
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Work directly with leadership to align operations with growth targets and capital deployment strategies
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Who You Are
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Deep experience inNon-QM residential lending and/or commercial lending operations
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Strong understanding ofloan structuring, underwriting flow, and secondary market execution
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Proven operator — you don't just manage, youbuild, fix, and scale systems
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Experience managingloan pipelines, investor relationships, and note sales
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Detail-oriented but able to think strategically at a high level
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Comfortable in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where things move quickly
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Requirements
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Based inDelaware or Maryland (proximity to Salisbury, MD preferred)
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Ability to be in office quarterly (minimum)
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Robust leadership, communication, and execution skills
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What This Role Offers
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Opportunity to help build and scale ahigh-growth lending platform
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Direct access to leadership and involvement in strategic decision-making
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Competitive compensation + performance upside
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A seat at the table as we expand acrossNon-QM and commercial lending markets
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📌 Director Of Operations - Non Qm Lending (Adelaide)
🏢 Team Architects
📍 Adelaide