Director Of Operations - Non QM Lending

Team ArchitectsSalisbury, MD

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Overview

Schedule

Full-time

Career level

Executive

Remote

Hybrid remote

Benefits

Career Development

Job 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 upsideA seat at the table as we expand across Non-QM and commercial lending markets

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