Arixa Capital · 7 hours ago
Director of Closing
Los Angeles
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$140K/yr - $150K/yr
10+ years expArixa Capital is a leading private real estate lender and alternative investment manager. They are seeking a proactive, process-driven Director of Closing to lead and optimize their Closing, Funding, and Post-Closing operations, ensuring loans move through the pipeline efficiently and maintaining a high-touch client experience.
Commercial Real EstateFinanceLendingReal EstateReal Estate Investment
Responsibilities
Lead and develop the Closing team through effective hiring, onboarding, training, and performance management—fostering a culture of accountability, independence, and continuous improvement
Establish and enforce clear processes that drive efficiency, accuracy, and compliance across Closing, Funding, and Post-Closing operations
Proactively monitor the loan pipeline to identify potential bottlenecks or issues early and implement solutions before they escalate
Serve as the primary point of contact for closing status and pipeline updates to senior management, ensuring transparency and timely communication
Review and approve loans prior to funding to confirm all requirements are met, escalating exceptions as necessary
Build and maintain strong relationships with key vendors and partners (title, escrow, custodians, banks, and loan buyers) to ensure smooth transactions and collateral management
Champion an exceptional borrower experience by ensuring clear communication and resolving escalated issues promptly and professionally
Grow and optimize the Post-Closing department, implementing best practices and operational efficiencies
Collaborate cross-functionally with Originations, Underwriting, Servicing, Compliance, Accounting, and Technology teams to streamline processes and enhance communication
Drive process innovation by identifying gaps, implementing improvements, and leveraging technology to increase scalability and accuracy
Maintain and continuously refine department policies and procedures to support compliance and operational excellence
Other duties may be assigned as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree preferred; advanced education or certifications in business, finance, or related fields a plus
10+ years of experience in real estate lending operations, ideally within the private lending sector, including at least 3 years in a leadership role managing closing and funding teams
Proven ability to design, implement, and optimize processes that drive efficiency, compliance, and scalability
Deep knowledge of mortgage loan products, guidelines, and regulatory requirements
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to anticipating and resolving issues
Highly organized and detail-oriented, capable of thriving in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and professionally
Collaborative team leader and mentor, skilled at empowering staff and fostering independence
Comfort with technology and process automation is required
Preferred
Experience with Salesforce preferred
Benefits
Annual discretionary bonus program.
Medical, dental and vision insurance.
401K with Safe Harbor contribution.
Three weeks (fifteen days) paid time away excluding sick time.
Six sick days.
Ten paid holidays
One floating holiday.
Company
Arixa Capital
Arixa Capital is a premier private real estate lenders and fund managers.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Bryan Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Jan Brzeski
Managing Director & Chief Investment Officer
Recent News
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