Director of Operations- Tennessee

Security Finance

$90K — $120K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of progressive leadership experience in the traditional personal installment loan industry.
  • Proven track record in multi-unit supervision and building high-performing teams.
  • Strong knowledge of lending operations, underwriting, and collections practices.
  • Familiarity with state and federal lending regulations and employment law.
  • High degree of professionalism and executive presence.
  • Willingness to travel extensively across Tennessee.
  • Tennessee residency or relocation required (relocation assistance available).

Responsibilities

  • Lead operational performance for 65+ branches through direct supervision of 6 District Managers.
  • Set and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) related to growth, profitability, and compliance.
  • Identify market trends and develop data-driven strategies to maximize territory performance.
  • Regularly visit branch locations to assess operations, customer experience, and team effectiveness.
  • Recruit, train, and mentor District Managers and future leadership candidates.
  • Ensure compliance with state and federal lending laws and internal policies.
  • Evaluate and execute branch expansion, relocation, or consolidation strategies.

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance available for candidates moving to Tennessee.
  • Opportunities for career growth and advancement within the company.
  • A role that emphasizes stability and community impact.
Full Job Description
Description

Overview:

Security Finance is seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Operations to lead our Tennessee market-an established territory with over 65 branch locations and a team of 6 District Managers. The ideal candidate brings a proven track record in the traditional small-dollar installment loan industry.

As Director of Operations you'll play a vital role in growing market share, coaching district managers, and driving operational performance-all while ensuring strict compliance with state and federal regulations.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead operational performance for 65+ branches through direct supervision of 6 District Managers
  • Set and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) related to growth, profitability, and compliance
  • Identify market trends and develop data-driven strategies to maximize territory performance
  • Regularly visit branch locations (minimum twice per year per branch) to assess operations, customer experience, and team effectiveness
  • Recruit, train, and mentor District Managers and future leadership candidates
  • Ensure compliance with state and federal lending laws and internal policies
  • Serve as a liaison with local and state trade associations and regulatory agencies
  • Evaluate and execute branch expansion, relocation, or consolidation strategies


What We're Looking For:
  • 7+ years of progressive leadership experience in the traditional personal installment loan industry
    (Note: Rent-to-own, lease-to-own, or payday lending experience will not be considered)
  • Demonstrated success in multi-unit supervision and building high-performing teams
  • Strong knowledge of lending operations, underwriting, and collections practices
  • Familiarity with state and federal lending regulations and general employment law
  • High degree of professionalism and executive presence
  • Willingness to travel extensively throughout the state
  • Tennessee residency or relocation required (Relocation assistance available)


Next Steps:

If you're ready to take your leadership experience in the small loan industry to the next level, apply now and join a company that values stability, career growth, and community impact.

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