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Habitat for Humanity International · 2 days ago

Director of Lending

Portland, OR

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$110K/yr - $128K/yr

8+ years exp

Habitat for Humanity of Oregon is looking for a Director of Lending to lead the development and implementation of new lending products while ensuring compliance with all CDFI and fiscal reporting requirements. The role involves managing relationships with local affiliates and partners to expand access to affordable homeownership for low-to-moderate income Oregonians.

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Responsibilities

Work in collaboration with the Executive Director to establish the CDFI business plan, set annual lending and impact goals, and develop the budget

Lead efforts related to lending, including marketing, outreach, underwriting, structuring, closing, purchasing loan participations, monitoring, problem-solving and servicing

Work with the Staff Accountant to ensure smooth portfolio management timely reporting to all stakeholders, appropriate records management

Collaborate with and support Habitat affiliate borrowers through all stages of the financing process

Ensure that the strategic direction for Habitat for Humanity of Oregon’s CDFI aligns with the Strategic Plan priorities

Prepare CDFI reports, and ensure that CDFI certification remains current

Collaborate with the staff team to generate competitive applications to the CDFI Fund

Maintain strong, positive, effective, and productive relationships with key partners, such as the OFN (Opportunity Finance Network) and Habitat CDFI Network

Manage the process through which local Habitat affiliates and/or homebuyers can access available lending products

Work with the staff team to appropriately record all loan product documentation and implement loan repayment plans in a timely manner

Work alongside the Executive Director, Grant Portfolio Director, and other team members, as needed, to build and maintain effective relationships with capital partners and funders

Directly supervise the Staff Accountant, including weekly check-ins, annual job plan creation and performance reviews

Actively participate in shared Habitat Oregon endeavors, including in-person training events, webinars for the network, advocacy initiatives, strategic planning retreats, weekly staff meetings, monthly Finance & Loan Team meetings and quarterly Board meetings. Other duties and responsibilities may be defined at a later time

Qualification

CDFI experienceLoan portfolio managementLending product developmentAnalytical skillsOrganizational skillsRelationship buildingComputer skillsProblem-solving skillsDetail-oriented

Required

Demonstrated commitment to expanding economic opportunities among underserved communities (such as expanding access to affordable homeownership in rural Oregon)

At least 8 years of relevant CDFI, government, nonprofit or community lending experience

Strong self-motivation, with the ability to follow through and complete high-quality, detailed work with minimal supervision

Strong problem-solving and organizational skills including the ability to balance strategic, lending and organizational responsibilities

Ability to foster collaborative, service-oriented relationships

Appropriate computer skills; able to skillfully use word processing, spreadsheets, accounting, databases, the internet and relevant software

Ability to maintain a high degree of accuracy—must be detail-oriented and able to ensure that processes and procedures are followed closely

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

Valid driver's license, access to a vehicle, and auto insurance

Ability to pass a background check