Director - Operations, Fund Finance

Huntington National Bank•Charlotte, NC

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Huntington Fund Finance (HFF) is seeking a Director – Operations to support the continued growth of its fund finance platform. This role is responsible for establishing, enhancing, and overseeing operational procedures related to client onboarding, transaction closings, borrowing activity, and collateral monitoring. The Director serves as a key liaison across internal stakeholders, ensuring efficient execution while maintaining compliance with applicable regulatory and policy requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and 5 or more years' experience in Fund Finance or similar fund finance related discipline
5 or more years of experience in fund finance or a related discipline

Nice To Haves

Direct experience supporting subscription credit facilities and other fund finance structures.
Strong understanding of fund structures, capital calls, collateral mechanics, and regulatory considerations.
Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and influence without direct authority.
Process-oriented mindset with a track record of building or enhancing scalable operational frameworks.
Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Streamline onboarding to address structural, legal, and regulatory elements of fund finance deals
Collaborate with Relationship Managers, Legal, Compliance, and Operations to build consistent workflows
Advise on fund finance structures and regulations
Handle escalations for onboarding questions and complex structuring issues
Support and help coordinate the loan closing process by acting as a liaison between transaction teams, loan closers, legal counsel, and other internal partners
Ensure operational readiness for closing, including alignment on documentation requirements, system setup, and post-closing workflows
Optimize and simplify processes for handling transaction-level activities, such as borrowings, repayments, and other loan servicing actions
Minimize workload for client-facing teams by implementing streamlined, scalable procedures with well-defined handoffs
Develop deep expertise in the firm’s collateral management system
Help streamline collateral data input, validation, and maintenance processes
Work with stakeholders to improve collateral reporting, data accuracy, and transparency
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, controls, and risk management across the HFF operating model
Document procedures and support training for relevant teams as processes evolve