Director of Lending Operations

SimpleCITIยท SimpleCREDIT
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๐Ÿ“ Garden City, New York, United StatesFull time

About this role

About SimpleCREDIT

SimpleCREDIT is a disciplined private lending platform focused on DSCR, Bridge and Residential Transition Loans (RTL), backed by institutional capital. We prioritize strong credit, clean execution, and scalable growth.

Responsibilities:
Operations & Workflow Management

  • Oversee the end-to-end credit process for residential bridge and transitional loans, including underwriting, documentation, closings, and post-funding monitoring.
  • Manage workflow pipelines, ensuring efficiency, consistency, and accuracy across the credit team.
  • Implement and maintain SOPs, loan grading systems, and operational playbooks.
  • Monitor KPIs and operational metrics to identify bottlenecks and optimize processes.

Team Leadership & Coordination

  • Lead, mentor, and develop the credit operations team.
  • Coordinate across internal teams (legal, compliance, finance, property management) and external partners (title companies, appraisers, contractors).
  • Foster collaboration between credit, finance, and deal execution teams to streamline loan origination and closing.

Compliance & Risk Management

  • Ensure adherence to internal credit policies, lending guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
  • Collaborate with legal and compliance to maintain documentation standards and audit readiness.
  • Support risk management efforts, including reporting, portfolio monitoring, and process controls.

Platform Development & Strategic Initiatives

  • Identify opportunities to automate, digitize, and scale operations.
  • Drive improvements to loan origination and management systems (LOS/LMS).
  • Develop reporting templates, dashboards, and operational insights for leadership and capital partners.
  • 2+ years of experience in private lending, residential bridge, or transitional lending operations, including team management.
  • Expertise in residential bridge, transitional, construction, or rehab lending operations.
  • Deep understanding of credit underwriting processes, loan structuring, and portfolio monitoring.
  • Strong operational, project management, and process design skills.
  • Experience with lending platforms such as LendingPad, Liquid Logics, or similar LOS/LMS.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
  • Bonus: Experience scaling operations in a private lending or real estate investment platform.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the salary disclosed for the Director of Lending Operations position at SimpleCITI?
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This Director of Lending Operations role at SimpleCITI is based in Garden City, New York, United States. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Director of Lending Operations role at SimpleCITI full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Director of Lending Operations role in the SimpleCREDIT department at SimpleCITI.
Which team or department does the Director of Lending Operations at SimpleCITI belong to?
This Director of Lending Operations position is part of the SimpleCREDIT department at SimpleCITI. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Director of Lending Operations job at SimpleCITI posted?
This Director of Lending Operations position at SimpleCITI was posted on May 14, 2026. Apply as soon as possible โ€” early applications are often reviewed first.
Director of Lending Operations
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