Director of Lending Technology

Director of Lending Technology

The Director of Lending Technology is a senior technology leader responsible for the strategy, implementation, and ongoing oversight of Towne Bank's lending technology ecosystem. This role spans consumer, small business, commercial, and dealer services lending and encompasses the full technology stack supporting loan origination, processing, documentation, and servicing workflows.

The ideal candidate is a technology-forward banking professional who has personally led or co-led the implementation of a digital loan origination platform at a bank or financial institution. They bring deep knowledge of end-to-end lending processes and translate that knowledge into scalable, well-governed, high-performing technology solutions. This leader combines hands-on technical aptitude with executive-level communication skills and a proven track record of delivering complex implementations on time and within budget.

The Director of Lending Technology will have primary ownership over the following platforms and integrations:

• Baker Hill Unify (formerly Next Gen) consumer, small business and commercial loan origination and credit spreading platform
• Trustage loan documentation
• Finastra Laser Pro loan documentation and core lending operations
• Built construction lending draw management and project tracking
• Jericho, Meridian Link and Route One indirect auto lending software
• Integrated downstream systems including core banking, credit bureau connectors, collateral management, and document management
• Emerging digital lending channels and borrower-facing origination experiences

Essential Responsibilities:

• Digital Lending Strategy & Implementation
• Platform Ownership & Administration
• Governance, Risk & Compliance
• Cross-Functional Leadership
• Team Leadership & Development
• Incident & Problem Management

Minimum Required Skills &

Competencies:

• Technical & Domain Expertise
• Lending Process Knowledge
• Leadership & Communication

Desired Skills &

Competencies:

• 7+ years of experience in banking technology, with at least 3 years in a leadership role over lending systems
• Direct, hands-on experience implementing or leading a major upgrade of Baker Hill Unify (Next Gen), Finastra Laser Pro, Built, or a comparable commercial lending platform
• Experience at a community or regional bank with total assets exceeding $15b
• Prior experience as a product owner, implementation lead, or solutions architect for a digital lending initiative
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum delivery methodologies and project tracking tools (Jira, Azure Dev Ops, Service Now or equivalent)
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Finance, or a related field; equivalent professional experience considered

Physical Requirements:

• Express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word via email and verbally.
• Exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, use your arms and legs, and sit most of the time.
• Have close visual acuity to perform activities such as analyzing data, viewing a computer terminal, reading, and preparing documentation.
• Not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential responsibilities.

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