VP of Operations

Our client is a self-funded small business funding marketplace that connects small business borrowers with a network of established lender partners, allowing the company to focus its energy on marketing, lead generation, and the borrower experience while partners handle underwriting and funding. Backed by significant capital and a fully built infrastructure, the organization is led by a hands-on, serial entrepreneur with a track record of building successful ventures across gaming, traffic acquisition, and technology. As the company prepares for its next phase of growth, it is looking for a VP of Operations to build the team and infrastructure that will carry the business forward.

This is a rare opportunity to build an operation from the ground up rather than simply scale an existing one. As the company's first VP of Operations, you will take over day to day operations currently supported by team members borrowed from the Founder's other ventures, and stand up the team, processes, and infrastructure needed to run the business independently. You will own full P&L responsibility, partner directly with a hands on Founder on strategic decisions, and have the autonomy to shape how the business scales over the next six to twelve months. As the business grows, so will your role and influence within the organization. For an experienced operator who wants outsized visibility, meaningful resources, and the chance to build something truly their own, this position offers a clear and compelling path forward.

Position Responsibilities

• Serve as the day to day operating leader, standing up the team and infrastructure needed to run the business independently
• Build the organization from the ground up, including hiring a media buyer, sales development representatives, and an operations coordinator over the next two quarters
• Establish scalable processes, tools, and a reporting cadence to support rapid, profitable growth
• Own a weekly status report and monthly business review with the Founder, delivering clear, concise updates on results, hires, and priorities
• Drive traffic generation and top of funnel growth for small business loan products, applying proven marketing strategies to build volume
• Partner with the company's origination and conversion partner to optimize the funnel while focusing internal efforts on driving volume
• Scale marketing spend intelligently as volume grows, balancing growth with profitability
• Own full P&L responsibility for the business and operate with a high degree of day to day autonomy, bringing major decisions to the Founder while independently managing execution and hiring
• Develop and present a clear business plan and hiring sequence showing how the business will scale over the first six to twelve months
• Build toward a fully staffed, Miami based team and office as the business continues to scale
  
  

Required

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• A proven track record of building and scaling operations within the small business or alternative lending space
• A minimum of seven years of progressive experience in merchant cash advance or alternative small business lending, or a comparable combination of education and experience
• Established lender, funder, or ISO relationships within the broker or marketplace lending space
• Demonstrated experience owning a P&L and managing teams within a growth stage lending business
• A marketing and growth orientation, with experience driving traffic and lead generation for regulated financial products
  
  

Preferred

• Proven ability to operate independently with minimal oversight, exercising sound judgment on day to day decisions
• A direct, concise communication style=""> Willingness to be based in or relocate to Miami, Florida, with occasional travel as needed
  
  

If you are ready to build something from the ground up and make a lasting impact on a growing business, we would love to hear from you. Apply now, and a member of Talentfoot's recruitment team will be in touch should your experience and qualifications align with our client's requirements.