Job Title
Commercial Finance Director
Employment Type
Full-time, Exempt
Department
Commercial Mortgage Lending
Reports to
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) / Executive Director
Base Salary
$225,000-$300,000 Per year
Job Location
Hurst, TX 76053, United States of America
Date posted
September 16, 2025
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Job Description
We are seeking a visionary and results-oriented Commercial Lending Director to lead our Financial Services Division, with a core focus on Real Estate Lending. This senior leadership role will be responsible for driving revenue growth, scaling commercial lending operations, and maintaining full regulatory compliance.
The ideal candidate will bring a blend of strategic insight, deep industry knowledge, and hands-on leadership to drive operational excellence and market expansion in a highly competitive landscape.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership:
Design and implement forward-thinking business strategies to grow market share, enhance profitability, and optimize internal operations. - Loan Origination Oversight:
Lead the entire loan origination lifecycle, ensuring compliance with TILA and all lending regulations. - Stakeholder Engagement:
Build and maintain relationships with clients, partners, regulators, and internal teams to support business initiatives and long-term success. - Financial Performance & Analysis:
Utilize data analytics and financial tools to assess division performance, forecast growth, and guide key decisions. - Team Leadership & Development:
Recruit, mentor, and manage a high-performing team across multiple functions, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability. - Market Intelligence:
Monitor industry trends, market conditions, and competitor activity to inform strategic pivots and uncover new opportunities. - Compliance & Risk Management:
Ensure alignment with legal, regulatory, and internal policy requirements while promoting a client-centric, ethical lending environment.
Required Credentials
- Licensure:
Must hold one of the following:- Commercial Realtor License
- Broker’s License with a focus on commercial real estate and finance
- Employment with a bank, credit union, or traditional real estate brokerage with commercial deal expertise
Qualifications & Skills
- Experience:
Minimum 7+ years in the financial services sector with direct, hands-on experience in commercial lending, real estate finance, or mortgage operations. - Loan Origination Expertise:
Strong understanding of loan structuring, underwriting, and origination processes; prior experience as a loan officer is preferred. - Regulatory Compliance:
Solid grasp of Truth in Lending Act (TILA) and commercial lending regulatory frameworks. - Technical Proficiency:
Skilled in CRM systems, loan origination platforms, financial modeling, and data analytics. - Leadership:
Proven track record of building and leading high-performing, cross-functional teams. - Analytical Thinking:
Excellent financial acumen and data-driven decision-making capabilities. - Communication:
Outstanding interpersonal, presentation, and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
To Apply
Send a cover letter with your resume to recruiting@shopyourloan.com
Why Join Us?
- This is more than a leadership role—it’s an opportunity to shape the future of a growing, forward-thinking financial services division. You’ll work alongside a progressive executive team in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment that rewards innovation, ownership, and results.
- If you're ready to bring bold ideas and strong leadership to a role where your impact truly matters—we want to hear from you.
