Community Development Lending Director

• Originate Community Development Loans primarily for LIHTC affordable housing developments
• Manage and monitor the quality of an existing portfolio of affordable housing loans
• Achieve assigned CD Lending goals and develop revenue growth through loans and cross-selling bank services
• Underwrite credit requests and approve real estate loans within established lending limits
• Develop and maintain important client relationships

• Undergraduate degree required
• Graduate degree preferred
• 5+ years of experience in Banking, Finance or related field
• 2+ years of Community Development Real Estate Lending experience and sales management preferred
• Strong understanding of Low Income Housing Tax Credit and New Market Tax Credit programs
• Formalized commercial credit training or equivalent credit experience required
• Ability to structure complex financial situations utilizing tax credits and other incentives
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communications, negotiation and analytical skills
• Strong credit training required and underwriting skills preferred
• Proven track record of success in originating and closing complex financial transactions

Demonstrates expertise in Community Development Real Estate Lending, with a strong understanding of Low Income Housing Tax Credit and New Market Tax Credit programs. Proven ability to manage loan portfolios, underwrite credit requests, and develop client relationships to achieve lending goals.