Director of Lending Operations

Director of Lending OperationsFieldpoint Private | New York, NY or Connecticut (Hybrid)ABOUT FIELDPOINT PRIVATEFieldpoint Private is a private bank serving high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, and related businesses. Founded in 2008 with roots in wealth management, the firm is headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut, with offices in Manhattan and Greenwich, and delivers a distinctive, high-touch private banking experience.ABOUT THE ROLEFieldpoint Private is seeking a Director, Lending Operations to lead our Loan Servicing, Loan Administration, and Lending Operations Administration teams. Reporting to the Chief Credit Officer, the Director owns the full post-approval lending life cycle, from documentation, closing, and funding through monitoring, servicing, payoff, and release.This is a senior, hands-on leadership role. You will set the standard for a white-glove lending experience across commercial loans, C&I lines with borrowing base requirements, construction loans, securities-backed lines of credit, jumbo mortgages, and consumer loans, while ensuring the accuracy, speed, and regulatory discipline our clients expect.WHAT YOU'LL DO• Lead and develop the team leaders of Loan Servicing, Loan Administration, and Lending Operations Administration, setting goals, staffing levels, and performance standards.• Own the end-to-end loan documentation, closing, and funding process, including final review of closing documents and approval of loan funding.• Oversee UCC filings and terminations, lien perfection, and review of appraisals and other third-party reports.• Oversee C&I borrowing base monitoring and construction loan administration, including budgets, draw requests, lien waivers, and disbursements.• Direct loan booking and servicing, including payments, escrow, rate and index changes, and payoffs and releases.• Oversee the Bank's lending platforms, including nCino, LaserPro, Encompass, Supernova, and Jack Henry, and drive automation and data integrity improvements.• Ensure compliance with RESPA, TILA, state lending laws, investor guidelines, and Regulation O, and support regulatory exams and audits.• Advise the Chief Credit Officer on loan policy and prepare Board reporting as needed.• Partner closely with private bankers, relationship managers, Credit, Legal, and third-party vendors to deliver an exceptional client experience.WHAT YOU BRING• 7 to 10 years of progressive experience in lending operations, loan servicing, or loan administration, including leadership of multiple teams.• Experience with both commercial and consumer lending at a small to mid-size bank; private banking experience strongly preferred.• Strong background in commercial loan documentation, appraisals and due diligence reports, and insurance review.• Construction lending and C&I borrowing base monitoring experience, including AIA G702/G703 documents and lien waivers.• Working knowledge of nCino, LaserPro, Encompass, Supernova, and Jack Henry.• Strong working knowledge of RESPA, TILA, state lending laws, investor guidelines, and Regulation O.• Excellent communication skills and advanced proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience.COMPENSATIONBase salary range: $145,000 – $175,000, commensurate with experience, plus discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.Fieldpoint Private is an Equal Opportunity Employer.