Rachel Yorston
@rachelyorston
Operational systems strategist leading fintech workflow transformation and SaaS implementations.
What I'm looking for
I’m an operational systems strategist and Implementation Manager helping banks, regional lenders, and fintech teams adopt iBusiness.ai’s lending, workflow automation, and AI-enabled platform. I translate business requirements into scalable system configurations, workflow designs, reporting frameworks, and automation strategies—then drive UAT, feature validation, and adoption so go-lives succeed in highly regulated environments.
In my recent Senior Strategy Advisor role, I served as Integration Manager and led operational integration workstreams during the acquisition of Funding Circle USA, coordinating HR, IT, systems migration, workflow harmonization, and organizational enablement. I built enterprise-level workflow visualizations and systems maps to operationalize the merger of distinct lending processes, partnering directly with executive leadership through periods of rapid expansion.
Earlier, as a Strategy Analyst, I became a founding operational architect of internal lending infrastructure—building workflow systems, funnel analytics, and executive dashboards used across the organization by hundreds of employees. I led enterprise migration of 200+ employees from Salesforce into the company’s LenderAI platform while preserving continuity and user adoption, and I designed and launched a new SBA micro working capital lending program from the ground up, scaling it to approximately $10M/month in funding volume within the first months through workflow optimization and operational systems design.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Implementation Manager
iBusiness Funding / iBusiness.ai
Nov 2024 - Present (1 year 8 months)
Led enterprise implementations for community banks, regional lenders, and fintech organizations adopting iBusiness.ai lending and workflow automation solutions. Translated business requirements into scalable configurations, reporting frameworks, and automation strategies while supporting onboarding, UAT, and adoption in regulated environments.
Senior Strategy Advisor
iBusiness Funding / iBusiness.ai
Mar 2024 - Nov 2024 (8 months)
Served as Integration Manager for Funding Circle USA acquisition, coordinating operational integration workstreams across HR, IT, systems migration, workflow harmonization, and enablement. Built workflow visualizations and systems maps to operationalize the merger of distinct lending processes.
Strategy Analyst
iBusiness Funding / iBusiness.ai
Oct 2022 - Mar 2024 (1 year 5 months)
Built internal lending infrastructure including workflow systems, funnel analytics, and executive dashboards used across the organization, earning an Innovation Award. Led end-to-end SBA lending workflow mapping and a 200+ employee Salesforce-to-LenderAI migration while supporting development of LenderAI and launching a new SBA micro working capital lending program.
Sales Enablement Manager
iBusiness Funding / iBusiness.ai
Jul 2022 - Oct 2022 (3 months)
Became an SBA lending operations subject matter expert, supporting sales enablement with Salesforce reporting and operational analytics. Built operational dashboards and process maps to track pipeline health and identify workflow bottlenecks, then transitioned into a strategy-focused operational systems role.
Commercial Lending Associate
Climate First Bank
Jul 2021 - Jul 2022 (1 year)
Helped establish commercial and SBA lending operations at a de novo community bank and supported launch of strategic growth initiatives. Contributed to the formation of the bank’s ESG committee in support of its sustainability mission.
Client Success Manager (SBA)
BayFirst / First Home Bank
Jul 2017 - Jul 2021 (4 years)
Advanced through client success, SBA packaging, and SBA loan operations leadership roles, acting as a primary relationship manager for fintech partners. Oversaw loan pipelines and operational initiatives, and supported cross-functional coordination during large-scale PPP funding and fraud escalation.
Education
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Eckerd College
Bachelor of Arts, Environmental Studies
Earned a B.A. in Environmental Studies with minors in Anthropology and Leadership Studies.
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