Director of Lending Operations

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : Salaried DOE

Job Description Director of Lending Operations

Organization : Dakota Economic Development Corporation (DEDC)

Reports To : Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Location : Hybrid / Remote as applicable

FLSA Status : Exempt

Position Summary

The Director of Operations provides executive leadership and operational oversight for Dakota Economic Development Corporation (DEDC), ensuring efficient, compliant, and strategic management of the Tribes lending enterprises. This role is responsible for day-to-day enterprise operations, servicer and vendor oversight, portfolio performance monitoring, and execution of the DEDC Strategic Roadmap.

The Director will play a key role in strengthening Tribal oversight and control over all lending operations, enhancing operational governance and accountability, and building long-term management and workforce capacity within the organization. This role ensures that DEDC operations align with Tribal priorities, support economic self-determination, reinforce compliance and risk management, and foster sustainable revenue generation to advance the Tribes long-term financial and community objectives.

Key Responsibilities

1.) Operational Leadership & Governance Alignment

• Lead daily operations of DEDCs lending enterprises to ensure alignment with Tribal economic development goals.
• Translate Board and Tribal Council directives into operational plans, measurable outcomes, and performance reports.
• Maintain and improve standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Oversee enterprise performance reporting, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and transparency to the CEO and Board.

2.) Servicer Oversight & Vendor Management

3.) Management Capacity & Workforce Development

4.) Financial Oversight & Performance Monitoring

5.) Compliance & Risk Management

6.) Strategic Implementation & Reporting

Qualifications

Core Competencies

Work Environment & Travel

Salary

Salary is commensurate with experience, and offers will be competitive based on qualifications and industry standards, with comprehensive benefits including :

Tribal Preference Policy

In accordance with DEDC policy, Tribal Preference applies to this position :

Preference applies to hiring, promotion, training, and layoffs if candidates meet minimum qualifications. Among equally qualified candidates, the most suitable in the preference category will be selected.