Director, Specialty Finance Lending Origination

10+ years of corporate finance, lending, and leasing experience with a minimum of 3 years focused on providing structured facilities to the specialty lending market.

5+ years of prior senior level financial sales experience and business development with a proven track record of success (required)

Broad capital markets knowledge of lease-related asset based lending and structured debt placement activities (required)

This position is eligible to earn a base salary in the range of $128,000.00 - $268,000.00 annually. Placement within the pay range may differ based upon various factors, including but not limited to skills, experience and geographic location. Compensation for this role also includes eligibility for incentive compensation which may include production, commission, and/or discretionary incentives.

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Job Posting Expiration Date: 09/28/2026

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The Director, SFL position will be responsible for independently managing the full range of activities related to Specialty Finance Lending (SFL) from new business origination through transaction close and active account management during the life of the financing facility.

The Director may be the primary customer contact on an ongoing basis for each originated transaction.

Activities will include prospecting, business development, document negotiation, customer relations, and account maintenance to maximize revenue and fee income from both funding new facility commitments and actively maintaining existing accounts.

Will also have responsibility to mentor / train junior sales personnel and assist in or lead syndication of such facilities.

The Director level position requires prior senior level financial sales experience and business development in traditional lending products (loans and leases) and significant structured finance experience focused on asset-based lending, structured securitizations, and specialty finance in particular.

Source new SFL facilities from existing channels including direct marketing and origination from targeted prospects and participating in new and existing transactions with other established specialty finance lenders as well as seeking new market channels.