Civic Builders · 20 hours ago
Vice President of Lending
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$190K/yr - $210K/yr
10+ years expCivic Builders is the nation’s leading nonprofit lender and developer of public charter schools. As Vice President of Lending for the Facilities Investment Fund, you will lead a team to drive $100 million in annual loan production, managing relationships and developing strategies to provide financing for charter schools across the U.S.
Education
Hiring Manager
Kim Kistner
Responsibilities
Support the team in pipeline development and managing relationships with charter schools, charter management organizations, technical assistance organizations, real estate brokers and developers, and affiliate organizations
Ensure thorough financial analysis, due diligence, risk management, and structuring of facility financing requests under a "Schools First" approach, meeting schools where they are in their growth
Work closely with senior leadership to execute annual goals and strategic plans
Advise on changes and impacts within the charter school sector landscape, market trends, and opportunities
Identify markets with unmet needs and actively engage schools, communities, and partners through targeted outreach
Work with the CLIO and other staff to update loan policies, procedures, and templates; use our Salesforce lending platform to drive the work and share impact data
With the CLIO, guide the development and execution of recapitalization strategies to support Civic’s long-term lending capacity
As needed, collaborate with the Vice President of Portfolio Management and the portfolio management team on amendments, workouts, reporting, and other assignments
Ensure compliance with all agreements and obligations
Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance culture by providing targeted support, training, and professional development opportunities aligned with our organization’s mission
Mentor your team in best practices for underwriting, loan structuring, and construction financing while coaching them to streamline processes, accelerate momentum, and deliver results
Incorporate equity and inclusion principles into our daily operations, fostering a culture that promotes these values at all levels of the organization
Externally, collaborate with school leaders and others to identify the supports needed to create equitable learning environments for students of color and integrate these principles into our underwriting processes
Build and maintain strong relationships with community leaders, educators, and other stakeholders, advocate for inclusive lending practices, and actively participate in external collaboratives and industry groups
Qualification
Required
10 years of experience in commercial real estate financing, with strong underwriting, loan structuring, and construction financing skills
Proven experience in managing and developing a team of underwriters, with a record of fostering individual growth and team success while driving the work
Familiarity with federal and state funding for charter schools and charter school operations and budgets
Proficient in charter school financials and real estate operations
Strong analytical skills and financial acumen
Demonstrated interest and strength in networking and forging relationships with partners and schools
Excellent writing and presentation skills
Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
Adaptable with the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining organization and attention to detail
A deep commitment to expanding high-quality education options, improving financial access, and driving equitable outcomes for under-resourced communities, coupled with the ability to effectively convey this commitment to partners, funders, staff, and other stakeholders
Preferred
A minimum of 7 years in charter school facility financing
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
4% employer match 401(k)
Generous PTO
Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
Health savings accounts (HSA)
Short-term & long-term disability insurance
Group term life insurance
Commuter benefits program
12 weeks paid parental/family leave
Cell phone plan reimbursement and equipment replacement
Professional development reimbursement
Home office setup
Social and educational outings
Company
Civic Builders
CIVIC BUILDERS transforms children's lives and revitalizes communities by building inspirational schools for students
11-50 employees
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