Why Anchor Loans?
Anchor Loans is one of several operating companies owned by Pretium Partners (+$60B AUM Financial Services Entity) and is working diligently to expand and grow its lending footprint.
Anchor Loans, established in 1998, is the nation’s leading private, direct lender to experienced residential real estate investors and builders, and the first to surpass $10 billion in total fundings. Renowned for expediting financing for developers and investors, we specialize in bridge loans, ground-up construction, and single-family rental solutions for non-owner-occupied projects. Headquartered in beautiful Thousand Oaks, California, Anchor Loans currently lends in 48 states and is expanding into new markets and service lines to better serve our current and future borrowers.
Position Summary
The Capital Markets Closing Manager is responsible for managing a team of Transaction Management Specialists. This person will ensure all collateral and closing documents are complete, accurate, and compliant with company standards and investor requirements. This role serves as the senior escalation point for exceptions, manages team performance across team members, and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to maintain operational excellence and SLA adherence.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Team-oriented and self-motivated, with demonstrated ability to leverage technology to streamline processes and improve efficiency
Manage a team of Transaction Management Specialists to ensure all collateral and closing documents are complete, accurate, and compliant with company standards and investor requirements.
Oversee timely receipt, review, and processing of collateral documentation, including complex exceptions, final audits, and boarding readiness; provide guidance and corrective direction as needed.
Supervise imaging, shipping, and investor delivery processes, including final review and sign-off on Assignments/Allonges, to ensure quality, compliance, and delivery timelines are met.
Serve as escalation point for collateral, custodian, title, and trailing document exceptions; investigate high-priority issues, execute remediation plans, and communicate risks or delays to management and Capital Markets.
Monitor exception trends, SLAs, and vendor performance; manage escalated vendor relationships, conduct compliance reviews, and drive continuous process
Improvements while developing and coaching team members.
Lead performance management processes for the Capital Markets function, including establishing KPIs, monitoring individual and team performance, and partnering with leadership to drive accountability and continuous improvement.
Own and maintain Capital Markets policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and internal standards, and proactively updating documentation to reflect evolving business practices and risk controls. Use Technology to drive process improvement across the post-closing function
Desired Skills & Qualifications
Ability to build and improve processes by leveraging technology
Finance or Business degree preferred
Experience in Capital Markets or Secondary marketing preferred
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree preferred; equivalent work experience considered.
7+ years mortgage industry experience preferred (including 5+ managing people)
Strong background in post-closing operations and investor requirements.
Advanced organizational and time management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proactive problem-solving and critical thinking
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Work Environment:
This is a hybrid position which requires in-office reporting to Anchor’s Thousand Oaks, CA office on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Remote work is optional Monday and Friday.
Occasional evening and weekend work may be required to meet deadlines or address urgent issues
Compensation:
The base pay range for this position is $110,000 to $125,000 per year, plus annual discretionary bonus based on performance of the individual and company.
What We Offer:
The values of our employees reflect those of the company as a whole. If you embrace teamwork, innovation, and accountability you'll feel right at home. Our mission is to create opportunities for success by improving homes and communities. We set up our team members for success by offering a competitive benefits package that includes:
Comprehensive health insurance options including Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life/AD&D insurance
Generous sick leave & vacation benefits for rest, relaxation, and personal pursuits
Highly competitive performance bonus
401(k) retirement program with employer match
Tuition reimbursement toward professional development
Workplace Celebrations, Team Building, Charity Drives, and Food Truck luncheons
Onsite gym (Thousand Oaks only)
12 Paid Holidays
Diversity matters to our organization, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates are welcome and will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, natural origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.