Director, Transactions & Operations (Deal Execution)

Lorval Capital Management; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Drug coverage

RRSP matching

Job summary

Lorval Capital Management is seeking a Director, Transactions & Operations to be the operating engine of Attivo’s brokerage business in Vancouver. You will own end-to-end deal execution, from mandate to close, coordinating borrower diligence, lender communications, CP management, and tight internal deadlines.

You will lead operational cadence, pipeline tracking, and standardized playbooks while enabling Partners to focus on origination and negotiations.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience in deal execution.
• Experience in underwriting or credit role in commercial mortgages, real estate finance, private credit, or structured finance.
• Strong ability to manage multiple transactions concurrently with tight deadlines.
• Desire to own the function and drive the business forward.
• Ability to build and improve systems in a small shop with potential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end deal execution from mandate to close.
• Coordinate and manage third-party diligence as required by asset type and lender.
• Lead and improve pipeline tracking and reporting.
• Implement standardized execution playbooks and cadence for onboarding and processes.
• Train and coordinate across the team to meet deadlines and maintain data integrity.

Skills

Deal execution

Underwriting / credit analysis

Real estate finance

Leadership / team growth

Portfolio management

Job description

Director, Transactions & Operations (Deal Execution)

Job Description

Lorval Capital Management is focused on building strong, sustainable businesses across multiple industries. With a long-term vision and stable foundation, the organization emphasizes growth from within, empowering employees to develop their careers while contributing to meaningful results. The culture is rooted in accountability, collaboration, and a shared commitment to excellence.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Drug coverage, and a RRSP matching plan.

Lorval Capital Management is an established family office that provides support services (financial expertise, payroll, HR) and a strong backing to our Vancouver‑based Attivo brand.

Attivo Capital is looking for a Director, Transactions & Operations to be the operating engine of our brokerage business.

In this role, the Director, Transactions & Operations owns end-to-end deal execution and the operating cadence of Attivo’s brokerage platform. This role ensures transactions move from mandate to close through disciplined borrower diligence, lender coordination, CP management, internal deadlines, and standardized execution processes—allowing the Partners to focus on origination, relationships, and negotiations rather than transaction administration.

Succeeding in this role means:

• Deals move from mandate to close with clear ownership, timelines, and accountability
• Borrowers are fully diligence and lender-ready early in the process
• Closing conditions (CPs) are actively managed and resolved without last‑minute fire drills
• Leadership has real‑time visibility into pipeline status, blockers, and close forecasts
• Execution quality and consistency improves as volume scales
• Dependency on the Partners for day‑to‑day execution materially declines
• Attivo’s reputation with lenders and clients strengthens through professionalism and follow‑through

Requirements of this role:

Deal Execution (Mandate to Close)

• Oversee financial modeling, underwriting assumptions, and deal memorandums
• Ensure consistency in risk evaluation across asset classes and deal types
• Review and approve underwriting packages prior to external distribution
• Challenge assumptions constructively and surface risks early
• Provide early‑stage structuring and diligence input post‑mandate to pressure‑test feasibility, documentation readiness, and lender fit before formal packaging
• Coordinate and manage expanded third‑party diligence as required by asset type and lender, including environmental, engineering, market studies, and other technical reports
• Act as the primary execution conduit between borrower and lenders throughout diligence and closing, maintaining accountability, responsiveness, and credibility on both sides

Operations & Process Leadership

• Implement and enforce standardized execution playbooks (onboarding, checklists, cadence)
• Maintain and continuously improve pipeline tracking (CRM / Excel)
• Lead internal operating rhythm (pipeline + unblock meetings)
• Build simple reporting for leadership on pipeline health and execution performance
• Leverage data, automation, and lightweight tooling to improve execution throughput, accuracy, and visibility across the deal lifecycle

Team Coordination & Internal Enablement

• Coordinate execution work across Associate Director, Analyst, and Office Manager
• Set internal deadlines and quality standards
• Train team members on standardized execution processes
• Support execution on challenged, delayed, or restructured transactions by coordinating revised diligence, documentation, and lender communications in partnership with the Partners and CFO

Data, File Hygiene & Institutional Memory

• Ensure clean file structure and documentation standards (SharePoint)
• Maintain deal and relationship database (contacts, lender preferences, notes)
• Ensure audit‑ready documentation and permission discipline
• Ensure diligence, legal, and third‑party reports are archived in a manner that supports rapid retrieval, lender follow‑ups, and clean institutional memory across repeat transactions

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience in deal execution
• Experience in underwriting or credit role in commercial mortgages, real estate finance, private credit, investments banking, or structured finance
• Strong ability to manage multiple transactions concurrently with strict attention to timely deadlines
• Hunger to own your function and drive the business forward
• Eager to create and improve upon systems in a small shop with huge potential
• Have the right mix of being self‑sufficient and driven, while being able to raise your hand and ask for help
• Proven ability to lead and grow a team

Equity Statement:

Lorval Capital Management is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Our goal is to create an inclusive, accessible environment for our candidates and employees that reflects the communities in which we operate. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs. We welcome Indigenous people, newcomers, and people with disabilities to apply for this position.