Portfolio Manager II, Community Development ( LIHTC)
Wintrust Financial Corporation · Chicago, IL · 4 wk ago
Finance$85k–$110k/yrFull-time
Job Summary
The Commercial Real Estate Banking Community Development team is seeking a CRE Portfolio Manager with experience within the affordable housing space. In particular, lending and credit experience with debt and/or equity investments related to Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) is a requirement, with the expectation that these skills will be further developed while in this role.
Responsibilities
- Underwrite existing LIHTC debt and equity portfolio credit approvals for renewals and other Credit requests pertaining to existing clients
- Underwrite opportunity memos and full credit approvals for new affordable housing business clients
- Independently analyze credit and financial information of property and individuals to determine the degree of risk associated with the extension of credit or investment of equity
- Proactively manage covenant compliance testing for existing clients and new clients on an ongoing basis
- Develop a working knowledge of credit/loan policy for credit requests and exceptions
- Perform collateral analysis of current and prospective customers
- Actively participate in existing client and potential new client meetings/site visits with banking team
- Handle various aspects of a customer relationship except negotiations pertaining to pricing and loan structuring
- Maintain Annual Review form for multi-year CRE borrowing facilities for existing clients
- Work with external and internal business partners on review of deal related legal documents and assist with closings
- Ongoing monitoring, tracking, and management of the reporting requirement and loan documentation exception process
- Effective communication with Credit and Commercial Real Estate Banking Officers
Qualifications
- 3+ years’ commercial real estate/credit experience, with experience working on LIHTC transactions, a working knowledge of banking environment, products and all supporting processes and technology
- Formal Bank credit training is preferred, with a strong understanding of general credit and risk principles, and banking policies/procedures
- Bachelor’s degree (Business, Finance, Accounting or Economics preferred)
- Intermediate to advanced understanding of LIHTC
- Proficiency in MS Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and financial forecast models
- Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to proactively manage and prioritize workflow
- Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability establishing client relationships and working within a team environment
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental
- Vision
- Life insurance
- Accidental death and dismemberment
- Short-term and long-term Disability Insurance
- Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Traditional and Roth 401(k) with company match
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan at 5% discount
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Transportation and Commuting Benefits
- Banking Benefits
- Pet Insurance
Compensation
The estimated salary range for this role is $85,000-$110,000, along with eligibility to earn an annual bonus. Actual salaries may vary based on several factors, such as a candidate's qualifications, skills and experience.