VP, Community Facility Finance

VP of Community Facility Finance

Remote Full‑Time – Reports to Chief Investment Officer – RD

Lead a high‑impact investment team driving origination, structuring, underwriting, and management of complex community development investments across Education, Healthcare, and other sectors.

Deep expertise in public/private financing, tax credit programs, and creative capital structures to advance economic development in under‑resourced communities.

• Lead, mentor, and coach a team of investment professionals to achieve business goals.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Coordinate professional development programs to enhance technical and leadership skills.
• Identify, develop, and manage relationships with mission‑aligned borrowers and partners in education and healthcare.
• Sustain business growth by sourcing high‑quality community impact investment opportunities.
• Represent RDF at industry events, conferences, and client engagements.
• Screen, underwrite, and close complex transactions, analyzing community impact, financial performance, governance, and feasibility.
• Structure deals involving NMTC, tax‑exempt bonds, grants, and subsidy programs.
• Prepare and present credit memoranda to investment and credit committees.
• Manage documentation and closing processes for secured and unsecured credit products.
• Oversee post‑closing activities, including construction monitoring, compliance, and reporting.
• Provide strategic oversight of a diverse investment portfolio.
• Deliver technical assistance and guidance to clients throughout the relationship lifecycle.
• Maintain deep knowledge of community facility finance for education and healthcare markets.
• Collaborate internally and externally to develop innovative financing solutions.
• Represent the organization at community events and fundraisers.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Urban Planning, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Experience: 10+ years in community development finance, real estate development, or investment banking; track record sourcing, underwriting, and managing complex transactions.
• Proficiency with tax credit programs (NMTC), tax‑exempt bonds, and subsidy programs.
• Experience working with underserved communities.
• Skills: Strong financial modeling and risk assessment; analytical, problem‑solving, negotiation; effective communication of complex information.
• Attributes: Commitment to social impact; collaborative leadership; strong presentation and relationship‑building skills.

• 401(k) with matching
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Professional development assistance