Asset Manager, Equity

About the role

The Asset Manager, Equity is responsible for providing broad analytical, administrative, and database support to their assigned Asset Management team. This position is ideally suited for an individual with strong analytical and financial skills and a desire to learn the LIHTC syndications business. The Asset Manager should exhibit the desire to work on a team with other highly motivated individuals and develop a thorough understanding of reporting requirements for the properties within their team’s portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze property operations to evaluate performance and risk factors.
• Prepare quarterly investor reports and risk ratings based on review of financial statements, updated projections, and status reports.
• Proactively identify under-performing assets or property concerns and implement workout strategies to maximize value.
• Monitor construction and lease-up progress through the collection of construction draws, inspection reports, rent rolls, and qualified occupancy reports.
• Collect and analyze audited financial statements and tax returns and benchmark against initial projections.
• Oversee stabilization and loan conversion.
• Maintain post-closing financial models.
• Evaluate management companies’ experience, marketing plans, and compliance strategies prior to closing.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with general partners, lender representatives, management agents, and local officials.
• Ensure properties are in compliance with the LIHTC program and engage third-party compliance when necessary.
• Facilitate the release of capital contributions.
• Conduct annual property site inspections.
• Provide clear and concise communication to colleagues and clients when required.

Requirements

• Strong analytical skills for reviewing and analyzing financial statements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office & Outlook.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with colleagues and clients, and ability to work collaboratively.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills, with a detailed approach to completing daily tasks.
• Minimum of 1-3 years of relevant professional work experience with an emphasis in financial analysis, asset management, and/or real estate development financial management.
• Experience working in MRI Solutions (Investment Central/Integratec) is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.

Benefits

• 401(k) employer contributions.
• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP).
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Various types of leaves of absence, including paid time off, paid holidays, and paid leave as provided under state and local laws.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Health savings accounts (HSAs), flexible spending accounts (FSAs), dependent care, and commuter reimbursement accounts.
• Employee and dependent life insurance, and supplemental life and AD&D insurance.
• Telehealth, optional ancillary insurance policies, education assistance, and an employee assistance program.

About Merchants Capital

With over 30 years of success built on putting people first, Merchants Capital is a proven leader in financing for multifamily housing nationwide. Our licenses with Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and HUD/FHA, in addition to our bank’s balance sheet products, allow us to offer custom solutions with agility and ease of execution, expanding access to housing in meaningful and impactful ways. Recognized as a top five affordable lender, Merchants Capital pairs our comprehensive debt offerings with in-house tax credit equity to provide a one-stop-shop for developers and owners.