Strategic Operations Lead, Loan-as-a-Service

Direct Lending is seeking a strategic operator to own the operational delivery of our Loan-as-a-Service programme, spanning credit, collections and product. This role works across commercial, credit, finance and tech, reporting to the Founder and CEO, with no direct reports.

You will drive cross-functional projects, coordinate IPO-readiness workstreams, and lead the leadership rhythm. The ideal candidate has 5–8 years in an operating role in lending/fintech, proven ability to get things done