Chief of Staff

Why Anchor Loans?

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Anchor Loans is one of several operating companies owned by Pretium Partners (+$60B AUM Financial Services Entity) and is working diligently to expand and grow its lending footprint.

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Anchor Loans, established in 1998, is the nation’s leading private, direct lender to experienced residential real estate investors and builders, and the first to surpass $10 billion in total fundings. Renowned for expediting financing for developers and investors, we specialize in bridge loans, ground-up construction, and single-family rental solutions for non-owner-occupied projects. Headquartered in beautiful Thousand Oaks, California, Anchor Loans currently lends in 48 states and is expanding into new markets and service lines to better serve our current and future borrowers.

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Position Overview

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The Chief of Staff (CoS) will serve as a trusted partner to the CEO, helping drive, plan, and execute company initiatives, monitoring of KPIs, and aligning the merit of cross-departmental priorities to adhere to the company's vision and goals. The CoS will act as an integrator across business units—loan origination, underwriting, capital markets, asset management, and servicing—ensuring the organization operates with clarity, accountability, and speed.

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This is a high-visibility role requiring a strong mix of strategic thinking, operational expertise, and deep understanding of the real estate lending landscape.

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Key Responsibilities

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• Serve as a thought partner to the CEO, helping set priorities, manage key initiatives, and monitor progress on business goals.
• Drive strategic planning sessions and ensure follow-through on action items.
• Support decision-making with data-driven insights and financial analysis.
• Streamline processes across lending operations, underwriting, and servicing functions.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement scalable systems for improved efficiency.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide regular reporting to leadership.
• Act as a liaison between executive leadership and senior leadership to align business objectives.
• Ensure smooth communication and coordination between sales, operations, credit, legal, and finance teams.
• Facilitate executive team meetings, set agendas, and document action items.
• Assist with relations with Pretium Partners, reporting, and presentations.
• Lead high-impact, cross-functional projects that drive business growth.

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Qualifications

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• Education: Bachelor’s degree required (Business, Finance, Real Estate, or related field). MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 7–10+ years in financial services, real estate lending, private equity, or consulting.
• Proven track record in operations, strategic planning, or executive advisory roles.
• Strong financial acumen and analytical skills.
• Exceptional project management and organizational ability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to influence without authority and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

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Compensation

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Base salary of $225,000 - $300,000 plus annual discretionary bonus based on performance of the individual and company.

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What We Offer

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The values of our employees reflect those of the company as a whole. If you embrace teamwork, innovation, and accountability you'll feel right at home. Our mission is to create opportunities for success by improving homes and communities. We set up our team members for success by offering a competitive benefits package that includes:

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• Comprehensive health insurance options including Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life/AD&D insurance
• Generous sick leave & vacation benefits for rest, relaxation, and personal pursuits
• Highly competitive performance bonus
• 401(k) retirement program with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement toward professional development
• Workplace Celebrations, Team Building, Charity Drives, and Food Truck luncheons
• Onsite gym (Thousand Oaks only)
• 12 Paid Holidays

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Diversity matters to our organization, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates are welcome and will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, natural origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.