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 a Director of Operations to take ownership of the operational engine behind a fast-growing lending business focused on Non-QM residential and commercial lending.
This is not a maintenance role — this is a build, optimize, and scale role.
Strategic Lending is a financial 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 a broker-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 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
Who You Are
- 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
Requirements
- Based in Delaware or Maryland (proximity to Salisbury, MD preferred)
- Ability to be in-office quarterly (minimum)
- Strong leadership, communication, and execution skills
Benefits
What This Role Offers
- Opportunity to help build and scale a high-growth lending platform
- Direct access to leadership and involvement in strategic decision-making
- Competitive compensation+
- performance upsideA seat at the table as we expand across Non-QM and commercial lending markets