Responsibilities:
· Completing the financial modeling of low-income housing tax credit investment partnerships, taking into account financial structure and pricing, sources and uses of construction, detailed underwriting analysis of the real estate market, rents and expenses, tax concepts, and stress scenarios
· Preparing and / or reviewing Letters of Intent for issuance to developers.
· Assisting the preparation of deal packages for consideration by Credit and Investment Committees,
· Assisting in the underwriting multifamily developments financed with affordable housing tax credits,
· Preparing the detailed investment summary narratives and present tax credit investments to RSE’s investment committee with the ability to outline transaction merits, key risks and mitigants, the transaction structure, the real estate market, and pricing,
· Assisting in the reviewing of and negotiation of the partnership agreement and other legal documents,
· Reviewing due diligence, and ensure other members of the deal team are addressing their assigned responsibilities,
· Assisting the Investor Relations department with obtaining answers to investors’ or third party due diligence providers’ questions and provide assistance throughout the sales process,
· Conducting real estate site visits with Developer or Investor partners,
· Assisting the closing of tax credit investments, working with internal team members to collect and review due diligence, and coordinate third party report collection and be responsible for the review or facilitating the satisfactory review of the reports,
· Coordination of project closings with attorneys, accountants, developers and third party consultants,
· Supporting project teams with special projects as needed,
· Establishing and / or help to maintain good working relationships with our LIHTC developers.
Job Qualifications:
· Undergraduate degree from a 4-year college/university, with a preference of a BS in Finance, Accounting, Real Estate or Urban Planning; preference of experience with real estate underwriting
· Proficiency in Excel required
· Directly related experience in affordable housing development or finance
· Knowledge of real estate terminology and concepts preferred; basic knowledge of LIHTC and/or community development lending a plus
· Strong financial, analytical, relationship management, and writing skills
· Outstanding analytic and organizational skills, a high degree of intellectual curiosity
· Commitment to Company Core Values
· Ability to quickly and effectively solve problems, and document risks and mitigants through report writing
· Demonstrable passion for supporting a growth organization; hands-on approach with high integrity and desire to work in a dynamic environment
· Collaborative and flexible style, with a strong service focus
· Ability to balance competing priorities and tight deadlines
· Well organized and self-directed individual capable of performing with limited oversight