Funding Manager at ARDRI Funding Manager at ARDRI in Woodland Hills, California Posted in 1 day ago.

Type:

full-time Funding Manager -

Non-QM Mortgage Lending Location:

Corporate Office Calabasas or Remote Employment Type:

Full-Time Department:

Operations Reports To:

Chief Operating Officer / Executive Leadership About

ARDRI ARDRI

is a growing Non-QM mortgage lender focused on delivering innovative products, competitive pricing, and a faster, more efficient lending experience for our broker partners. As we continue to scale, we're looking for an experienced Funding Manager who can lead our funding operation, develop a high-performing team, and ensure loans move efficiently from clear-to-close through funding. The Opportunity The Funding Manager will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day funding operation and ensuring loans are funded accurately, efficiently, and on time . This is a hands-on leadership position for someone who understands the pace and complexity of Non-QM lending and knows how to build processes that support significant production volume. The ideal candidate is a strong mortgage operations leader who doesn't simply manage a workflow - they take ownership of the outcome. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the Funding team and daily funding operations Oversee loans from clear-to-close through final funding Ensure funding packages are accurate, complete, and compliant with company and investor requirements Monitor funding pipelines, deadlines, and potential closing issues Identify bottlenecks and implement solutions to improve turn times Establish and maintain efficient funding procedures and controls Work closely with Account Executives, Account Managers, Underwriting, Processing, Closing, and Capital Markets Escalate and resolve funding issues quickly and effectively Monitor team performance, productivity, quality, and service levels Train, coach, and develop funding staff Establish accountability and performance expectations within the department Help develop scalable processes as ARDRI's production volume grows Maintain strong communication with internal teams and broker partners when necessary Ensure funding activities remain aligned with company policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements Provide management with regular reporting and insight into funding performance What We're Looking For Required Proven experience in mortgage funding or mortgage operations Management or leadership experience within a mortgage environment Strong understanding of the mortgage loan lifecycle Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment Strong attention to detail and organizational skills Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and hold a team accountable Strong understanding of closing and funding requirements Non-QM mortgage experience Preferred Experience working for a wholesale or correspondent lender Experience managing a high-volume funding department Familiarity with Non-QM investor requirements Experience implementing or improving operational processes Experience working with modern mortgage technology and LOS platforms The ARDRI Way We're looking for someone who wants to be part of a company that is building and growing , not simply maintaining the status quo. The right Funding Manager will have an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on how ARDRI scales its operations.

We value:

Speed. Accountability. Ownership. Communication. Innovation. Execution. If you are an experienced mortgage funding leader who understands Non-QM and wants to help build a high-performing operation, we want to hear from you. Why ARDRI? Opportunity to join a growing Non-QM lender Leadership position with significant operational impact Opportunity to build and develop a high-performing team Collaborative, entrepreneurial environment Ability to improve processes and directly influence company growth Opportunity for long-term career advancement Apply If you're an experienced Funding Manager with a strong mortgage background and you're ready to help build the next stage of ARDRI's growth, we'd love to have a conversation. Apply today or reach out directly for a confidential conversation.