RDF · 2 weeks ago
VP, Community Development Investment Professional
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expRDF is a nonprofit Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) dedicated to unlocking lasting prosperity in communities across America. The VP, Community Development Investment Professional will lead a team in driving the origination, structuring, underwriting, and management of complex community development investments, while providing strategic leadership and mentoring to enhance team capabilities.
BankingFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and coach a team of investment professionals to drive impact and achieve business goals
Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning
Coordinate professional development programs and training opportunities to enhance credit and leadership skills
Identify, develop, and manage relationships with mission-aligned borrowers and partners in education, and healthcare
Drive business growth by sourcing high-quality community impact investment opportunities
Represent RDF at industry events, conferences, and client engagements
Oversee screening and underwriting of complex lending transactions, analyzing community impact, financial performance, governance, and project feasibility
Structure deals involving tax credits (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 development lending for education and healthcare markets, including relevant policies and funding mechanisms
Collaborate internally and externally to develop innovative financing solutions
Represent the organization at groundbreakings, fundraisers, and community events
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Urban Planning, or related field
10 years in community development lending, real estate development, or investment banking
Proven track record in sourcing, underwriting, and managing complex transactions in affordable housing, education, and/or healthcare
Familiarity with new market tax credit programs (NMTC), tax-exempt bonds, and subsidy programs
Experience working with underserved communities
Strong financial modeling and risk assessment capabilities
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills
Ability to communicate complex information effectively to diverse audiences
Commitment to social impact and economic development
Collaborative leadership style with ability to manage multiple priorities
Strong presentation and relationship-building skills
Preferred
advanced degree
Benefits
401(k) & 401(k) matching
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Health savings account
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Company
RDF
Raza Development Fund is a national Community Development Financial Institution. Our Mission: Unlock lasting prosperity in communities across America.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$6.2MKey Investors
Community Development Financial Institutions Fund
2023-04-10Grant· $6.2M
Leadership Team
Annie Donovan
Chief Executive Officer
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