Director, Lender Due Diligence

IMA Financial Group•Chicago, IL

2d•$150,000 - $175,000

About The Position

The Director, Lender Due Diligence supports IMA’s core values and demonstrates an understanding of the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion. The role provides financial and accounting services across multiple Lender Due Diligence engagements, assessing the risk of asset liquidation in Asset Based Loans through transaction testing and borrowing-base calculations to help lenders remain properly secured against borrower performance deterioration. The position also conducts industry and company research and prepares client-facing reports and schedules. The Director leads collateral reviews for banks and non-bank lenders or funds, performs procedures across a range of ABL deal types and industries, and supports communication and project progress across clients, staff, and senior team members. The role includes mentoring junior staff, business development and relationship building, and identifying cross-selling opportunities across RedRidge’s business lines. Moderate travel of 25–50% is required. The role is eligible for an annual performance bonus and the benefits listed in the posting. Salary range: $150,000–$175,000 USD.

Requirements

Nine years of similar or related experience.
Bachelor’s degree in finance and/or accounting.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, oral, and written communication skills.
Strong management skills and ability to maintain project deadlines and focus.
High attention to detail.
Experience with Microsoft Office products, specifically PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams.
Moderate travel availability of 25–50%.

Nice To Haves

Professional designation or license preferred, but not required: CPA, CFA, and/or CFE.

Responsibilities

Assess asset liquidation risk in Asset Based Loans through detailed transaction testing and borrowing-base calculations.
Conduct industry and company research and assist in preparing reports and schedules for clients and other parties.
Maintain communication with clients and staff on engagements and update senior team members on progress and issues.
Provide financial and accounting-related services across multiple Lender Due Diligence engagement projects.
Perform procedures on ABL deals involving healthcare, manufacturing, distribution, SaaS, and construction.
Lead collateral reviews for financial institutions, including banks and non-bank lenders or funds.
Review, mentor, and lead junior team members.
Support business development through networking and relationship building.
Maintain in-depth knowledge of RedRidge products and services, cross-sell, and identify opportunities across business lines.
Interact professionally and promptly with clients by email, phone, and in person.
Support and demonstrate IMA’s core values and value diversity, equity, and inclusion.