SC Director of Operations - Scale 57+ Branch Network

Security Finance; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Security Finance is seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Operations to lead our South Carolina market—an established territory with 57+ branches and a team of 5 District Managers. The role focuses on growing market share, coaching district managers, and driving operational performance while ensuring strict compliance with state and federal regulations.

You will lead from the front, identify trends, implement data-driven strategies to maximize branch performance, recruit and mentor

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.
• High degree of professionalism and executive presence.
• Willingness to travel extensively throughout the state.
• South Carolina residency or relocation required (Relocation assistance available).

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Multi-unit supervision

Lending operations

Regulatory compliance

Travel readiness

Job description

Security Finance is seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Operations to lead our South Carolina market—an established territory with 57+ branches and a team of 5 District Managers. The role focuses on growing market share, coaching district managers, and driving operational performance while ensuring strict compliance with state and federal regulations.

You will lead from the front, identify trends, implement data-driven strategies to maximize branch performance, recruit and mentor