Director of Operations- South Carolina

Security Finance Corporation; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Security Finance is seeking an experienced Director of Operations to lead our South Carolina market—an established territory with 57+ branch locations and a team of five District Managers. The role focuses on growing market share, coaching leaders, and driving operational performance while ensuring strict regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of progressive leadership in traditional personal installment lending, a proven track record in multi-unit supervision, and deep

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive leadership experience in the traditional personal installment loan industry.
• Demonstrated success in multi-unit supervision and building high-performing teams.
• Strong knowledge of lending operations, underwriting, and collections practices.
• Familiarity with state and federal lending regulations and general employment law.
• South Carolina residency or relocation required (Relocation assistance available).

Responsibilities

• Grow market share and drive operational performance while ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Coach district managers and recruit, train, and mentor future leadership.
• Regularly visit branch locations to assess operations and customer experience.
• Set KPIs related to growth, profitability, and compliance.
• Liaise with local/state trade associations and regulatory agencies.

Skills

Leadership experience

Multi-unit supervision

Lending operations

Underwriting

Collections practices

Executive presence

Travel readiness

Job description

Location: Charleston, SC, United States
Job ID: 2026-15564
Date Posted: Aug 24, 2026

Security Finance is seeking an experienced and strategicDirector of Operationsto lead our South Carolina market—an established territory with over 57 branch locations and a team of 5 District Managers . The ideal candidate brings a proven track record in the traditional small-dollar installment loan industry .

We are a recognized leader in personal installment lending. We operate in over 700 community-based branches across the U.S., offering small loans and exceptional customer service to help people when they need it most.

As Director of Operations you’ll play a vital role in growing market share, coaching district managers, and driving operational performance —all while ensuring strict compliance with state and federal regulations.

Why Join Us:

• Established Industry Leader – We’ve helped millions of customers for over 70 years.
• Comprehensive Benefits – Including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, employee assistance programs, and more.
• Career Mobility – Leadership development programs and a clear path to executive-level roles.
• Supportive Culture – Work alongside peers and senior leaders who value your insight and experience.
• Lead operational performance for 57 + branches through direct supervision of 5 District Managers
• Set and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) related to growth, profitability, and compliance
• Identify market trends and develop data-driven strategies to maximize territory performance
• Regularly visit branch locations (minimum twice per year per branch) to assess operations, customer experience, and team effectiveness
• Recruit, train, and mentor District Managers and future leadership candidates
• Ensure compliance with state and federal lending laws and internal policies
• Serve as a liaison with local and state trade associations and regulatory agencies
• Evaluate and execute branch expansion, relocation, or consolidation strategies

What We’re Looking For:

• 7+ years of progressive leadership experience in the traditional personal installment loan industry
  (Note: Rent-to-own, lease-to-own, or payday lending experience will not be considered)
• Demonstrated success in multi-unit supervision and building high-performing teams
• Strong knowledge of lending operations, underwriting, and collections practices
• Familiarity with state and federal lending regulations and general employment law
• High degree of professionalism and executive presence
• Willingness to travel extensively throughout the state
• South Carolina residency or relocation required (Relocation assistance available)