# Finance Operations Lead - Company: [Sanctuary]() - Location: Delhi · Mumbai, India - Remote: Yes - Team: Operations - Employment type: Full Time - Salary: $2,000 – $5,000 / month - Posted: May 20, 2026 ## Job description ![](https://app.ashbyhq.com/api/images/user-content/900e91d4-2dcb-4af2-92f3-7bf71edc04a7/8910937d-23b6-40bf-be09-38e1a983d2b5/LinkedIn%20Banner%201.png) **Location:** Remote **Engagement type:** Full-time **Experience:** 4-7 years **Start preference:** Only apply if you're ready to join immediately or within 30 days **Compensation:** $2000 - $5000 / mo (based on experience and interview) **Company:** [www.sanctuary.co](http://www.sanctuary.co) ## **About the company** Sanctuary is a US based real estate company that builds nature-led, wellness-centered communities. Our first 135-acre residential community in the Texas Hill Country is designed with: 🌱 Non-toxic materials 💧 Clean water and filtration systems ⚡ EMF-conscious design 🌿 135 acres of preserved land and eco-sensitive planning 🏗️ Masonry construction We are a global team (spread across 8 countries) of designers, architects, engineers, and dreamers building spaces that restore and inspire. For us, it's not just where people live - it's how they live. Our vision is to bring Sanctuary to major cities around the world: healthy, sovereign communities that sit on the edges of every modern metropolis. ## **The role** We're looking for a Finance Operations Lead who owns the execution layer behind everything we build — draws, lender relationships, insurance, debt tracking, and cashflow visibility. You sit at the intersection of finance, construction, and operations, and you move between all three without losing a beat. You're the person who builds the system before the chaos arrives. You catch problems before they escalate. You give leadership the real-time clarity they need to make capital decisions with confidence. ## **Your day-to-day** **Capital & Draw management** * Own and manage the full draw cycle for all active development projects across multiple lenders * Prepare, compile, and submit draw requests with complete supporting documentation — cost certifications, inspection reports, title updates, and lien waivers * Coordinate with lenders, inspectors, and title companies to ensure timely review and funding of each draw * Maintain a master draw schedule across the portfolio and proactively flag delays or funding risks * Track draw disbursements against approved budgets and flag variances for review * Review closing documents, title commitments, settlement statements, and HUDs to identify discrepancies, funding risks, or at-risk situations prior to closing **Lender communication & relationship management** * Serve as the primary point of contact for all lenders—managing all day-to-day communication and back-and-forth required to advance and receive draws * Build strong, trust-based relationships with lender asset managers, construction monitors * Navigate lender queries, information requests, and conditions professionally and efficiently * Ensure all loan covenants, reporting requirements, and draw conditions are met on time * Coordinate internally with project managers, contractors, and the development team to gather and verify draw documentation **Insurance coordination** * Own the full insurance lifecycle across all projects and entities - builder's risk, general liability, title, and other required coverages * Proactively solicit and evaluate quotes from brokers; make recommendations and coordinate binding of coverage * Manage premium payment schedules - ensure payments are made on time and reflected in project and company cashflow * Maintain a live insurance register and ensure all coverage is lender-compliant at all times. Track renewal dates and initiate renewal processes ahead of expiry **Interest & debt service tracking** * Track interest accruals and payment schedules across all construction and development loans * Reconcile interest statements from lenders against internal records and flag discrepancies * Work with the finance team to ensure interest payments are reflected accurately in project cost projections and company cashflow **Cashflow & reporting** * Act as the operational bridge between construction and capital teams * Produce weekly and monthly reporting on draw status, upcoming payments, and projected funding needs * Work closely with the CEO/Head of Capital to provide forward-looking cashflow inputs for treasury planning * Flag cashflow pinch points early and work cross-functionally to mitigate timing risks ## **You're probably a great fit if you have…** * 4–7 years of experience in real estate development finance, construction lending, or a related role * Solid understanding of construction loan mechanics - draw procedures, lender requirements, inspection processes, and loan covenants. * Experience managing schedules and liaising with brokers and lenders on coverage compliance * Strong financial literacy - comfortable reading loan agreements, reconciling interest statements, and building cashflow models * Highly organised with a track record of managing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously * Excellent communicator - able to manage lender relationships professionally and coordinate internally across finance, development, and legal teams * Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Suite (Sheets, Docs, Drive, Gmail) - you build tools and trackers that others rely on * High attention to detail and ownership mentality - you catch things before they become problems and follow through until they are resolved * Comfortable operating in ambiguity - you can make sense of incomplete information, identify what matters ## **Ideal traits** * Prior experience at a real estate developer, private equity real estate firm, or construction lender * Familiarity with common lender draw platforms * Exposure to multi-lender or syndicated loan structures * Experience building or owning a cashflow model at the company level ## **What success looks like** * All draws are submitted and received accurately and on time - zero missed deadlines * Insurance and interest payment schedules are tracked proactively, with no lapses or surprises * The finance team always has a clear, current view of upcoming capital needs tied to the draw pipeline * Lender relationships are well-managed and responsive - draws funds without unnecessary delays If this sounds like the role you've been waiting for, we'd love to hear from you. Apply, and let’s talk! ## Apply [Apply on Sanctuary]() Canonical job page: