Job Responsibilities
- Develop and lead a team of credit risk professionals in the preparation and review credit packages, including development budgets and project economics
- Take ownership of the approval process for new loans, modifications and reviews; provide thoughtful recommendations to senior management on more complex transactions.
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of the firm's risk management and control policies and guidelines to ensure compliance and support effective decision-making processes.
- Assist in the ongoing development of policies, procedures and guidance specific to Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) lending and more broadly at the firm.
- Oversee and ensure the accuracy and consistency of analyses conducted by your direct reports.
- Emphasize to direct reports the importance of attention to detail, the need to maintain a high-quality work product, and that credit decisions are thoroughly thought out and well supported.
- Manage the delegation and distribution of projects, closing timelines and portfolio maintenance across Credit Officers
- Have strong understanding of third-party reports, construction loan documents, structuring and loan negotiation
- Collaborate and communicate with external and internal stakeholders
- Attend site visits and industry events
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- 10+ years of experience in community development real estate
- Experience in affordable housing finance, including Low Income Housing Tax Credits and subsidy financing
- Excellent teamwork and customer service, consistently delivering on commitments to colleagues and clients
- Leadership and analytical skills, with experience synthesizing information, developing recommendations, making decisions, and problem solving
- Project management skills, demonstrating organization, timeliness, execution, and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- Master’s or bachelor’s degree with an emphasis on real estate finance or public policy are encouraged