Senior Manager, Operations

What you’ll do

• Lead pre-close operational diligence for new facilities, including KYC/OFAC, insurance, custody and servicing structure setup, data tape configuration, and cash controls.
• Manage post-close operations across the portfolio, including custody oversight, daily funding request review and approvals, and facility monitoring.
• Determine the timing and sizing of leverage draws and paydowns across facilities; prepare borrowing bases and manage lender submissions in coordination with Debt Capital Markets.
• Run lien search and BPO refresh processes across the portfolio.
• Support enforcement actions and special situations, including servicer transitions and collateral control measures.
• Partner cross-functionally with Investments, Legal, Finance, and Debt Capital Markets on deal execution, renewals, amendments, and lender reporting requirements.
• Ensure portfolio and collateral data is accurately captured in internal systems, partnering with the analytics team to maintain reporting integrity.
• Coordinate technology onboarding for new facilities and contribute to process and product improvements with the Setpoint Technology team.
• Leverage AI tools to automate and improve operational workflows, reduce risk, and enhance team efficiency.
• Identify operational risks and inefficiencies; drive improvements that support scalability as the portfolio grows.

You should have

• 5–8 years of experience in operations, structured finance, credit, or asset management; experience in real estate finance or specialty lending strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with credit facility mechanics: borrowing bases, advance rates, eligibility criteria, concentration limits, and leverage partner reporting.
• Strong Excel skills; comfort with data and reporting tools (SQL or BI tools a plus).
• Ability to independently manage multiple complex workflows under tight deadlines.
• Clear, concise communicator; comfortable engaging across functions and with external counterparties (borrowers, lenders, custodians, servicers).
• High judgment and ability to operate with limited oversight in ambiguous or time-sensitive situations.
• Experience in a high-growth environment strongly preferred.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salaries, stock options, medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k), short term and long term disability coverage, and flexible vacation.
• Compensation: $130,000 - $180,000 OTE dependent on multiple factors, which may include the candidate’s skills, experience, location, and other qualifications. This role also includes meaningful equity.