Director, Investments

Groundfloor Finance; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Groundfloor Finance is seeking a Director of Investments to lead and optimize investment products on their platform. This pivotal role requires a strong background in investment management, ensuring compliance while managing a diverse portfolio of opportunities. Candidates should have deep expertise in capital markets and regulatory frameworks, alongside a passion for collaborative innovation in a remote-friendly environment.

Benefits

Extensive employee benefits package

Potential equity for strong candidates

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in investment product management or financial operations.
• Strong working knowledge of Regulation A and D offerings.
• Proven ability to manage end-to-end product workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead product development from ideation to launch.
• Optimize capital costs to align with corporate strategies.
• Oversee SEC qualification processes for offerings.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strategic thinking

Regulatory compliance

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Finance or related field

Tools

Domo

Dwolla

Job description

SUMMARY: The Director of Investments is responsible for leading, managing, and optimizing the investment products offered on our platform. This role ensures a reliable and continuous supply of high-quality investment opportunities while maintaining regulatory compliance and strategic alignment with company goals. From overseeing product development to managing capital supply, the Director of Investments is a key figure in driving the success and credibility of our investment portfolio.

Groundfloor is a remote-friendly, hyper-growth, wealthtech company based out of Atlanta. We value vulnerable high-quality/low-ego collaboration. If that sounds good to you, join us!

THIS JOB MIGHT BE FOR YOU IF:

• You have a strong foundation in investment management and financial product development
• You're detail-oriented with a sharp eye for regulatory compliance and product accuracy
• You enjoy owning end-to-end product lifecycle workflows
• You thrive in cross-functional environments and can collaborate with stakeholders across finance, marketing, operations, and legal
• You're a problem-solver who thinks strategically but executes tactically
  
  

A DAY IN THE LIFE:

Inventory & Supply Management:

• Forecast inventory needs to guide origination and sourcing strategy
• Source credit from existing partners to ensure sufficient supply to meet investor demand
  
  

Product Oversight & Performance:

• Optimize capital costs in alignment with corporate lending guidance
• Serve as the manager for REIT offerings
  
  

Quality & Controls:

• Maintain accounting control over back-office operations
• Audit product details and production processes for accuracy and efficiency
• Serve as custodian of Investor FBO accounts
  
  

Regulatory Compliance:

• Oversee SEC qualification processes for Regulation A and D offerings
• Collaborate with Corporate Finance & Accounting on periodic regulatory filings
  
  

Product Communication:

• Support development and review of investment-related content across all channels (website, blog, webinars, UI, etc.)
• Ensure investment product descriptions are accurate, compliant, and compelling
  
  

New Product Development:

• Lead the full lifecycle of new financial products: ideation, stakeholder alignment, design, launch
• Partner with Head of Product, regulatory, and marketing teams
  
  

Subject Matter Leadership:

• Act as a financial SME within the business unit
• Own relationships and operations related to Dwolla, Domo, FBO bank accounts, and investor tax processes
  
  
  

Requirements

YOUR EXPERIENCE + A FEW NICE TO HAVES:

• 8+ years of experience in investment product management, capital markets, or financial operations
• Strong working knowledge of Regulation A and D offerings
• Proven ability to manage end-to-end financial product workflows
• Background in portfolio management, financial modeling, and compliance
• Experience managing cross-functional teams and stakeholders
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
• Prior experience with real estate investing platforms or fintech companies
• Familiarity with tools like Domo, Dwolla, or other banking/payment systems
• Experience leading product launches in a regulated environment
• Background in accounting or financial reporting
  
  
  

Benefits

We value our employees' time and efforts. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by our competitive compensation and extensive benefits package including paid time off, medical, dental, and vision benefits, potential equity for strong candidates, and future growth opportunities within the company. Plus, we work to maintain the best possible environment for our employees, where people can learn and grow with the company. We strive to provide a collaborative, creative environment where each person feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning, and culture.

GROUNDFLOOR is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About GROUNDFLOOR

Since its launch in 2013, participants in GROUNDFLOOR's real estate loans have earned annualized returns averaging 10 to 12 percent in a 6 to 12-month timeframe. No prior real estate knowledge is needed, and the $10 minimum is intentionally a low barrier to entry to give everyone the ability to build wealth in real estate. To date, GROUNDFLOOR remains the only platform offering direct participation in individual real estate investments to all on a broad scale, regardless of income or net worth.

The company is headquartered in Atlanta and has raised more than $30 million in capital from a variety of sources, including venture capital and online public equity offerings. As of its most recent round of financing, the company has over 7,700 public shareholders and is 30 percent customer-owned.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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