Lending Manager (Front End)
Description
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Lending Manager (Front End) based in the United States.
This is an opportunity for an experienced mortgage operations leader to manage and develop a fully remote team of Loan Assistants. You will oversee the bridge loan process from initial setup and disclosure through submission and post-closing, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and a high standard of customer service. Working closely with lending operations leadership and cross-functional partners, you will strengthen workflows, improve team performance, and help maintain consistent service levels. The role combines hands-on pipeline oversight with coaching, team development, and process improvement. You will also help shape operational best practices in a collaborative, technology-focused, remote-first environment.
Accountabilities
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Lead, manage, and scale a distributed team of Loan Assistants, setting clear expectations and holding team members accountable for performance and results.
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Communicate weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual goals, and monitor progress against team and company objectives.
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Build an engaged remote team through regular one-on-one meetings, team sessions, virtual training, mentoring, and ongoing feedback.
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Serve as a point of contact for escalations, questions, and exceptions, while documenting relevant team conversations and supporting individual development.
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Oversee the bridge loan pipeline from setup and initial disclosure through submission and post-closing, ensuring work is completed accurately and within established service-level agreements.
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Balance workloads, coach team members through pipeline challenges, support post-closing reviews, and coordinate the resolution of loan findings.
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Partner with Sales, Underwriting, Closing, and Lending Operations to deliver timely and accurate service.
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Compile quarterly team scorecards and monitor key performance indicators and quality metrics.
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Identify gaps in processes and policies, develop or update standard operating procedures, and support their review, training, implementation, and ongoing adoption.
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Establish best practices, improve workflows, contribute to operational projects, and provide hands-on support wherever needed.
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At least 10 years of relevant mortgage industry experience, including 5 or more years directly managing a fully remote team.
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Experience leading mortgage loan processing and/or post-closing teams.
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Demonstrated success coaching, mentoring, and developing teams while maintaining accountability and strong performance.
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Working knowledge of federal, state, and local mortgage regulatory and compliance requirements.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills, including confidence leading virtual meetings and training sessions.
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Ability to keep a geographically distributed team aligned and engaged using collaboration tools such as Slack and video conferencing platforms.
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Strong customer-service orientation, with a commitment to delivering accurate, responsive, and high-quality support.
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Excellent attention to detail and a consistent focus on accuracy and quality.
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Experience writing or updating standard operating procedures, policies, and process documentation.
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Commitment to inclusive leadership and practices that support diverse, equitable, and respectful teams.
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High school diploma or equivalent practical experience.
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Ability to perform the essential functions of the role, including regular computer use and communication by telephone and video applications, with or without reasonable accommodation.
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Salary: $90,000–$100,000 USD, plus eligibility for a company incentive plan (bonus).
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Remote-first flexibility: 100% remote work for U.S.-based employees.
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Healthcare: Medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees, effective from the first day of employment.
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Flexible paid time off for full-time employees.
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Paid parental leave: 12 weeks for birthing parents and 6 weeks for non-birthing parents.
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Professional development: $1,000 annual allowance.
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Insurance protection: Life, AD&D, and disability insurance for full-time employees.
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Retirement savings: 401(k) plan available to all employees; employer contributions are not provided.
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Health and wellness: $75 monthly allowance.
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Coworking support: Up to $400 per month for eligible employees.
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Connectivity allowance: $100 per month toward home internet, mobile phone, or other communication devices.
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Referral incentive: $2,500 bonus for eligible employee referrals.
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Collaborative, inclusive culture focused on learning, innovation, personal impact, and continuous improvement.