Director, Diversity Equity & Inclusion

Overview:

Founded in 1988, Trimont (www.trimont.com) is a specialized global commercial real estate loan services provider and partner for lenders and investors seeking the infrastructure and capabilities needed to help them scale their business and make informed, effective decisions related to the deployment, management and administration of commercial real estate secured credit. As the largest master servicer of commercial real estate loans in the United States, Trimont manages securitizations with meticulous oversight and coordination-protecting cash flows, mitigating risk, and ensuring portfolio performance.

We do this with a team of 1100+ extraordinary team members who serve a global client base from offices in Atlanta (headquarters), Bengaluru, Charlotte, Dallas, Hyderabad, Kansas City, London, New York and Sydney. We empower our people with advanced technology, industry-leading knowledge, and a culture centered on our core values. This approach enables our teams to deliver exceptional client service, build lasting relationships and take pride in the high-quality work they perform.

Trimont is an innovative firm where visionary professionals come to learn, grow, and thrive with colleagues driven by curiosity and collaboration.

Learn: We believe ongoing learning is critical and are focused on providing a work environment where all team members can take ownership of their careers.

Grow: We work alongside the largest institutional lenders in the world, overseeing the most significant projects in the industry. This unique opportunity allows us to broaden our skillset and develop our abilities by tackling some of the industry's most challenging and exciting endeavors.

Thrive: Our firm is a place where ethics and excellence meet to create an experience that matches our capabilities. There are no limits to what we as team members and as an organization, can achieve together.

Where people, purpose, and progress come together every day.

Job Summary:

As a leader within the People & Culture organization, the Director, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) will provide strategic direction and leadership for Trimont's enterprise-wide DEI vision and initiatives. This role is responsible for shaping, executing, and sustaining strategies that promote an inclusive culture where all team members feel valued, supported, and empowered to contribute.

The Director, DE&I will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, implement metrics and leverage data to drive measurable outcomes across the employee lifecycle, and ensure DEI principles are embedded into organizational practices, policies, and decision-making.

This position reports to the Chief People Officer and is based in Atlanta, GA. The role follows a hybrid work model, with an expectation of four days per week onsite to enable collaboration, leadership engagement, and organizational effectiveness. Additional office presence may be required as business needs dictate.

Responsibilities:

• Provide enterprise-level leadership in the development, execution, and evolution of Trimont's global DEI strategy, ensuring alignment with business priorities, values, and People & Culture objectives.
• Establish clear DEI priorities, goals, success metrics, and accountability frameworks; regularly assess progress and recommend adjustments as needed.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leaders and people managers on DEI-related opportunities, risks, and organizational impact.
• Use data and insights to identify trends, assess program effectiveness, inform leadership decisions, and drive continuous improvement.
• Partner with People & Culture to support consistency and inclusive decision making across all stages of the employee lifecycle, including talent acquisition, onboarding, learning and development, performance management, rewards, succession planning, and engagement.
• Oversee the design, customization, and delivery of DEI programs and learning initiatives, leveraging existing resources while developing scalable solutions tailored to organizational needs.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration to ensure effective deployment and adoption of DEI initiatives across business units and geographies.
• Provide governance, oversight, and strategic direction for DEI Council and other Trimont Resource Groups (TRGs) to increase engagement, leadership development, and cultural impact.
• Serve as Trimont's DEI subject matter expert, staying current on U.S. employment-related legislation, DEI best practices, and emerging trends.
• Provide guidance, training, and education to leaders and employees to strengthen inclusive leadership capabilities and cultural awareness.
• Partner with Marketing and Communications to shape DEI messaging and storytelling, ensuring consistent and transparent communication of initiatives, events, and progress both internally and externally.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field; equivalent combination of education and experience considered.
• 7+ years of progressive experience creating and implementing successful inclusion initiatives in a global workforce, with demonstrated enterprise-level impact.
• Proven ability to analyze data and trends, translate insights into strategy, and deliver measurable results.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. employment laws, HR practices, and DEI-related compliance considerations.
• Demonstrated success influencing and partnering with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Expertise in program design, project management, and organizational change management.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including executive-level presentations and data analytics story telling.
• Cultural fluency and sensitivity across a broad range of backgrounds, identities, and experiences.
• Experience in financial services or professional services environments preferred.
• Proficiency in inclusive recruitment, retention, and leadership development strategies.
• Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information with discretion and integrity.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of balancing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to work independently while also thriving in a collaborative, team-based culture.

Trimont is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud to support and celebrate diversity in the workplace. If you have a disability and need an accommodation or assistance with the application process and/or using our website, please contact us. We are proud to maintain a drug-free policy, ensuring that our community is a secure and productive space for all our team members.