5 billion as of March 31, 2026 . We’re more than a lender. Our vertically integrated platform allows us to manage every step of the loan process in-house, ensuring speed, reliability, and an exceptional experience for our clients.

Backed by a substantial balance sheet, top-tier institutional partners, and a talented operations team, we’re positioned for continued growth and innovation. At Arixa, our culture is one of our strongest assets. We foster a positive, collaborative, and high-performing environment where team members are empowered to grow, take ownership, and make an impact.

Our team thrives on solving problems, celebrating wins, and driving results—together. We’ve been named to the Inc. 5000* list of fastest-growing private companies for three years running, and we’re just getting started.

*Arixa provided Inc.

Compensation

to be considered for the Inc. S. html Position Overview Arixa is seeking a proactive, process-driven Director of Closing to lead and optimize our Closing, Funding, and Post-Closing operations.

This role is critical to ensuring loans move through the pipeline efficiently, accurately, and with exceptional communication—while maintaining our high touch client experience. We are looking for a leader who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and experienced in lending, ideally within the private lending sector. The right candidate will not only resolve issues but anticipate them, implement solutions, and drive continuous improvement.

They will empower the team through training, clear processes, and critical thinking, fostering independence and accountability.

Responsibilities

The Director of Closing is an LA-based position on a hybrid schedule with at least three (3) days in-office. This position will report to the SVP of Loan Operations. While not an exhaustive list, the Director of Closing will be responsible for: Lead and develop the Closing team through effective hiring, onboarding, training, and performance management—fostering a culture of accountability, independence, and continuous improvement.

Establish and enforce clear processes that drive efficiency, accuracy, and compliance across Closing, Funding, and Post-Closing operations. Proactively monitor the loan pipeline to identify potential bottlenecks or issues early and implement solutions before they escalate. Serve as the primary point of contact for closing status and pipeline updates to senior management, ensuring transparency and timely communication.

Requirements

are met, escalating exceptions as necessary. Build and maintain strong relationships with key vendors and partners (title, escrow, custodians, banks, and loan buyers) to ensure smooth transactions and collateral management. Champion an exceptional borrower experience by ensuring clear communication and resolving escalated issues promptly and professionally.

Grow and optimize the Post-Closing department , implementing best practices and operational efficiencies. Collaborate cross-functionally with Originations, Underwriting, Servicing, Compliance, Accounting, and Technology teams to streamline processes and enhance communication. Drive process innovation by identifying gaps, implementing improvements, and leveraging technology to increase scalability and accuracy.

Maintain and continuously refine department policies and procedures to support compliance and operational excellence. Other duties may be assigned as needed.