Asset Manager (Pacific Northwest)

Essential Duties

• Analyze the financial feasibility of investment proposals from the standpoint of property and asset management.
• Cook up and maintain relationships with General Partner’s staff so that mutual expectations are established and met.
• Communicate and interpret the management, documentation, and reporting obligations as specified in the partnership agreement.
• Manage construction, lease-up schedule, cost certification, and 8609 executions to assure on-time delivery of first-year credits and intervene when appropriate.
• Manage disbursement of construction, developer fee, and reserve funding equity payments.
• During the compliance period, manage operations through statistical analysis and on-site inspections for early identification of potential issues.
• Provide technical assistance in the area of project performance and related managerial reports to ensure continued receipt of reliable information, especially as it pertains to tax credit benefits and NEF’s ability to deliver and report those benefits to investors.
• Designate an appropriate risk rating, based on NEF’s criteria, if warranted, and develop action plans to mitigate identified risks.
• Oversee the financial analyses, documentation, the input of data in SMT, and other work outputs of the assigned Asset Management Analyst.
• Mentor Analyst in identifying, interpreting, evaluating, and mitigating risks and issues.
• Continually assess project and partnership risk factors as they pertain to compliance with Section 42 (LIHTC) provisions, and partnership agreement conditions.
• Oversee compliance reviews and follow up to deficiencies or 8823 filings.
• Affirm that insurance coverage is adequate and continuously in force, mortgages are not in default and there are no mechanic liens or other non-permitted encumbrances.
• Perform project inspections, follow up on code violations or other health and safety conditions, and determine future capital needs and their financial impact.
• Along with fellow Team members, LISC, and other intermediaries, establish strong, productive working relationships with project sponsors, lenders, and municipal and allocating agencies.
• Cultivate relationships conducive to information sharing and problem-solving.
• Provide exemplary customer service.
• Employ customer retention strategies to seek ways to extend NEF’s services beyond the current transaction.
• Undertake special projects as assigned.

The Ideal Candidate

• Bachelor’s degree in real estate finance, economics, business, accounting, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Strong track record of asset management.
• Required skills and knowledge of multifamily real estate operations, including market analysis; property management; finance; marketing and leasing; budgeting; financial reporting; and compliance with financing covenants or regulatory agreements.
• Minimum 5 years’ responsible experience in asset management, property management, or real estate finance.
• Keen analytical skills.
• Proven ability to readily recognize, investigate, interpret and communicate warning signs of potential problems.
• Strong financial analysis knowledge and skills required.
• Proven problem-solving abilities to devise intervention strategies.
• Demonstrated successful relationship building with colleagues and customers.
• Computer skills in word-processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software.
• Experience with or technical knowledge of Section 42 is preferred.
• Self-starter – Someone who exhibits the drive and resourcefulness to work with minimal direction and day-to-day support from the functional area.
• Show confidence in functional skills and an ability to apply those skills in a multi-task cross-functional team setting.
• Must have the confidence to “think and act on one’s feet.”
• Creative problem solver – Individual demonstrating an ability to quickly grasp the business issues of a situation and develop the best solution; to find creative ways to solve complex issues among demanding parties and to find “win/win” resolutions.
• Team-oriented – Collaborative individual who is motivated by working effectively with others and forging consensus. An individual can work cooperatively towards the best solution.
• Understand and can commit to team goals over individual goals and accept responsibility and accountability.
• Leader – Someone who can influence others to his/her way of thinking; has self-confidence and perseverance and can earn the confidence of others.
• Strong presentation skills – An outstanding communicator, both in writing and verbally. Someone who can deliver concise, logical written documents and who also demonstrates the presence to communicate effectively.
• Ability and willingness to travel.
• Relationship builder – Individual has strong relationship-building and networking skills and is comfortable managing company and customer expectations.
• Diverse and adaptable – Comfortable in working in a fast-paced, multi-task environment within a cross-functional team.
• Must be willing to tolerate ambiguity and risk.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary, along with a comprehensive benefits package. NEF IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.