Senior Director Community Finance - Underwriting & Portfolio Management

Risk & Portfolio Strategy

• Provide strategic direction and oversight for underwriting and portfolio management.
• Lead the analysis, assessment, and mitigation of risk at the portfolio, fund, and individual facility level for both debt and equity transactions.
• Lead credit and investment approvals, ensuring alignment with Capital One’s risk appetite and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee pipeline evaluation analytics to enable efficient closing, initial funding, and post-closing servicing in collaboration with Originations and Loan/Equity Administration leaders.
• Manage and conduct periodic portfolio and industry reviews to forecast and identify emerging themes, risks, and issues across Underwriting, Portfolio Management, Booking, and Servicing.
• Drive innovation and process improvements in underwriting, risk management, and portfolio management.

People Leadership & Industry Influence

• Hire, lead, and mentor a high-performing team, fostering a culture of professional development, innovation, and operational efficiency.
• Partner with horizontal leadership to educate and develop associates on evolving market trends.
• Serve as a thought leader and brand ambassador for Capital One Community Finance at external panels, conferences, and industry convenings.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or military experience
• At least 12 years of experience in underwriting, asset management, portfolio management or any combination of the three in the field of affordable housing or commercial real estate

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Finance, Real Estate, or a related field
• Extensive experience in construction lending, LIHTC investment, syndication, or asset management
• 7+ years of people leadership experience
• Proven ability to lead teams and complex problem solving skills

Pay

Salaries for this role are listed by location and range from $245,100 to $335,700 annually. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting.