Loan Closing Officer

Director of Closing We're seeking a Director of Closing in Los Angeles, CA. (Hybrid 3 days in-office, because wires don't send themselves) Let's be real for a secondAnyone can "close a deal" when everything is perfect. We're looking for the person who can close it when: Title is almost ready Docs are mostly complete And someone just said, "Can we still fund today?" The Role (Pipeline Closer-in-Chief) We're partnering with a growing lending platform that needs a seasoned operator to run Closing, Funding, and Post-Closing like a well-oiled machine. This is the role where: Details matter Speed matters Communication matters And somehow you make all three happen at once What You'll Own Lead and develop the Closing team (hire, train, mentor, repeat) Build processes that make deals move faster without breaking compliance Review and approve loans pre-funding (your sign-off actually means something) Keep a constant pulse on the pipeline spotting issues before they become fires Be the go-to for leadership when they ask: "Are we funding on time?" Manage relationships with title, escrow, custodians, banks, and buyers Elevate the borrower experience (clear comms, no surprises, no chaos) Scale and optimize Post-Closing operations (because the job doesn't end at funding) Partner with Originations, Underwriting, Servicing, Compliance, etc. to keep everything flowing Continuously improve systems, processes, and workflows What Makes You Dangerous (in a good way) 10+ years in real estate / mortgage / lending operations 3+ years leading closing or funding teams Deep knowledge of loan products, guidelines, and regulatory requirements You don't wait for problems you see them coming from a mile away You can manage details and think strategically Strong communicator who can translate "lending chaos" into clear updates Comfortable with Salesforce or similar systems Bonus Points If You Have experience in private lending Have built or scaled closing processes before Secretly enjoy cleaning up messy pipelines Can keep calm when everyone else is not The Details $140K $150K base + bonus Full-time, exempt Hybrid in Los Angeles (3 days in-office) Who Thrives Here You're the kind of person who: Double-checks the wire and the backup wire Notices the one missing doc that could delay funding Fixes the issue then builds a process so it never happens again If you've been waiting for a role where you can own the closing function, drive real operational impact, and actually control the chaos this is it. Apply now or send it to the one person you trust when a deal absolutely has to close. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Hiring Advisors