Above Lending is a next-generation financial services company. We provide simple and transparent products aimed at helping our clients achieve their personal finance goals. With competitive rates and personalized support, our mission is to simplify the lending process and help borrowers attain financial well-being. We are committed to making credit more affordable and accessible.

Above Lending is looking for a Director to join our Strategy & Operations team. This team is the internal consulting function which manages key relationships, moves critical projects forward, and connects the dots across the organization.

Strategy & Operations Directors lead high priority cross-functional efforts, deliver objective analysis and insights, and execute on strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate will be process-driven and prioritization-focused with enthusiasm for diving deeper into existing processes and tirelessly looking for opportunities to “move the needle.”

This is a hybrid position with the expectation of 3 days per week in our Northbrook, IL office.

You will

• Execute initiatives that focus on process enhancement and/or optimization, with end-to-end execution from initial assessment through recommendation and implementation
• Develop and manage road maps and analytical reporting for initiatives
• Identify opportunities and gaps in automation, process and system improvements
• Build relationships with key stakeholders across the business

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. MBA preferred, but not required
• 5 years of experience in consulting, investment banking, private equity, strategy or a high growth start-up. Consumer lending space experience highly preferred, but not required
• Experience executing complex strategic and operational initiatives with solid business judgment
• Strong knowledge of business and financial concepts, with ability to work in Excel and SQL 
• Quick learner; willing to dive in and get your hands dirty. This is an individual contributor role
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Join our dynamic team and contribute to Above Lending’s success as we continue to provide innovative lending solutions to our customers.

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*Above Lending is an equal opportunity Employer*

Above Lending does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to job positions. No fee will be paid to their parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to Above Lending employees or the Above Lending Finance and HR teams. No placement fee will be paid to any third party unless such a request has been made by the Above Lending HR team.