# Director of Operations - Non QM Lending

**Company:** [Team Architects](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/kRjFFMxTvRyXs1qv2iW5nH.md)
**Location:** Remote
**Workplace:** remote
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** Strategic Growth Partners

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## Description

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.

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**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

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**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 upside

    •    A seat at the table as we expand across **Non-QM and commercial lending markets**