AVP, Acquisitions Associate

Position Summary

CREA is seeking a driven, collaborative acquisitions professional to partner with the SVP, Originator in managing and advancing a pipeline of LIHTC development opportunities under Section 42 of the Internal Revenue Code. In this role, you will play a key part in conducting financial analysis, preparing investment committee packages, and coordinating materials in support of prospective investment opportunities. You will work closely with developers, third-party lenders, legal counsel, and internal CREA stakeholders across all levels, requiring strong communication skills and the ability to effectively manage relationships throughout the transaction lifecycle.

Primary Responsibilities

• Maintain disciplined oversight and milestones of LIHTC transaction pipeline from prospect to signed Letter of Intent
• Represent CREA internally and externally on behalf of SVP, Originator
• Create, analyze, and update financial projections for affordable multifamily LIHTC residential properties, and assist in facilitating project structuring solutions amendable to both CREA and its developers
• Review market studies, pro-formas, LIHTC applications, and sponsorship information to ensure conformance with specified investment requirements
• Prepare transaction Placement Committee package inclusive of thorough project and development team overview, guarantor analysis and risk mitigants
• Cordination across internal groups to source information for Placement Committee package
• Prepare Letters of Intent and coordinate the analysis and incorporation of comments and post-Placement Committee approvals
• Other duties, as requested by the SVP, Originator

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Finance, Accounting, or Real Estate preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in financial analysis, financial modeling, and transactional multifamily LIHTC real estate
• Strong communication and time management skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with senior management and a broad external client base
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced capabilities in Excel and working knowledge of Word
• Ability to demonstrate effectiveness across all required core competencies
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with a high degree of discretion
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple transactions
• Capable of working independently with minimal supervision while maintaining quality and accountability

Core Competencies

• Demonstrates integrity, professionalism, reliability, and sound judgment
• Proactive, self-motivated approach with the ability to take initiative
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills, including clear and effective written and verbal communication
• Capable of handling sensitive and confidential information with a high degree of discretion
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple transactions