Business Project Manager

Why Anchor Loans?

Anchor Loans is one of several operating companies owned by Pretium Partners (+$60B AUM Financial Services Entity) and is working diligently to expand and grow its lending footprint.

Anchor Loans, established in 1998, is the nation’s leading private, direct lender to experienced residential real estate investors and builders, and the first to surpass $10 billion in total fundings. Renowned for expediting financing for developers and investors, we specialize in bridge loans, ground-up construction, and single-family rental solutions for non-owner-occupied projects. Headquartered in beautiful Thousand Oaks, California, Anchor Loans currently lends in 48 states and is expanding into new markets and service lines to better serve our current and future borrowers.

Position Summary

We are seeking a results-driven  Business Project Manager  to lead strategic, cross-functional business initiatives. You will deliver projects that span Operations, HR, Finance, Sales, and other business teams while championing Anchor’s core values. Success in the role requires disciplined project-management skills, crisp communication, and the confidence to guide stakeholders toward timely, measurable outcomes.

The successful candidate will bring both project management expertise and a strong process improvement mindset, ensuring that business objectives are met efficiently and effectively.

This position must be a self-starter, not afraid to ruffle feathers, step on toes, or challenge the status quo. Decisive action and self-confidence are keys to project success. Doing is valued over talking, and a strategic mindset, strong leadership skills, and the ability to translate insights into actionable plans for sustainable growth are vital.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to document opportunities, challenges, best practices.

• Perform gap analysis between current and future state business processes.

• Assist in developing business cases and ROI assessments for process improvements.

• Analyze data to identify trends, challenges, and opportunities in lending and servicing processes.

• Collaborate with software engineering to execute sustainable, secure solutions.

• Analyze and effectively utilize resource capacity, including allocation of resources, utilization, assignments, etc.

• Execute product/initiative roadmap for lending technology, borrower portals, or AI tools.

• Translate market research, customer feedback, and company strategy into product features.

• Help prioritize features and initiatives based on business impact and ROI.

• Monitor adoption and performance of product features post-launch using data analytics.

• Identify early warning signs and communicate updates to stakeholders.

• Ensure products align with Anchor Loans’ brand, customer experience, and regulatory requirements.

• Act as the voice of the customer within the organization.

• Prepare status reports and dashboards for executives and stakeholders.

• Lead post-project evaluations and lessons-learned sessions.

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience managing complex business projects and/or executing continuous improvement projects, ideally within a mortgage, financial services, or real estate environment.

• Demonstrated experience with Project Management methodologies.

• Relevant PM certifications such as PMP (Project Management Professional)

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.S. or B.A.) in Business or related field required. MBA preferred.

• Independent worker who also works well in a team and is a driver for organizational change.

• Ability to corral busy team members and take initiative.

• Excellent interpersonal and emotional intelligence skills

• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in translating data into actionable insights.

• Outstanding communication and presentation skills

• High adaptability and resilience in fast-paced and evolving business settings.

Work Environment:

This is a hybrid position which requires in-office reporting to Anchor’s Thousand Oaks, CA office on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Remote work is optional Monday and Friday.

Compensation

The base pay range for this position is $140,000 to $150,000 per year plus a discretionary annual bonus.

What We Offer:

The values of our employees reflect those of the company as a whole. If you embrace teamwork, innovation, and accountability you'll feel right at home. Our mission is to create opportunities for success by improving homes and communities. We set up our team members for success by offering a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive health insurance options including Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life/AD&D insurance

• Generous sick leave & vacation benefits for rest, relaxation, and personal pursuits

• Highly competitive performance bonus

• 401(k) retirement program with employer match

• Tuition reimbursement toward professional development

• Workplace Celebrations, Team Building, Charity Drives, and Food Truck luncheons

• Onsite gym (Thousand Oaks only)

• 12 Paid Holidays

Diversity matters to our organization, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified candidates are welcome and will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, natural origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.