CREA, LLC es un sindicato de crédito fiscal para viviendas de bajos ingresos (LIHTC) de servicio completo que forma relaciones a largo plazo con inversionistas y desarrolladores que cultivan el éxito y mejoran vidas. Mientras CREA celebra más de 20 años en el negocio, se han recaudado más de $9,200 millones, lo que contribuye a la formación de más de 73,000 hogares dentro de 797 propiedades. Con más de 150 empleados, seguimos buscando personas talentosas y apasionadas que estén entusiasmadas con las oportunidades de crecer con nosotros.
Resumen de posición
The Managing Director, Credit & Underwriting (the “Managing Director”) leads CREA’s Credit & Underwriting function and develops their staff to achieve both personal and corporate success. This role is responsible for ensuring that each investment complies with program requirements, real estate fundamentals, and industry best practices while providing strategic leadership across underwriting, investment risk evaluation, committee participation, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration.
The successful candidate will identify and mitigate investment risks, serve as a technical resource in investment review processes, help guide corporate Investment Guidelines and departmental Policies and Procedures, and collaborate with senior leaders and stakeholders to support disciplined growth and efficient execution.
Responsabilidades primarias
Underwriting Principles
Lead the Credit & Underwriting department, managing workflow, resources, and staff development to meet company production goals.
Utilize LIHTC and real estate expertise to identify significant risks to proposed investments and develop strategies to mitigate development team, investment structure, market, operational, tax, compliance, and construction risks.
Review investment proposal submissions, provide technical guidance to committees and staff, and communicate underwriting findings and conclusions to leadership and appropriate stakeholders throughout the investment process.
Develop and lead strategic departmental initiatives that support corporate needs, improve efficiency, and align with industry best practices.
Regularly review and recommend updates to Investment Guidelines, legal and documentation requirements, and departmental Policies and Procedures based on market observations and industry feedback.
Collaborate with key members of the organization to provide seamless service to CREA stakeholders and help resolve conflicts arising from risk mitigation, structuring, or execution issues.
Monitor portfolio, partner, and vendor performance to proactively identify concerns, support decision-making, and manage expected outcomes, deliverables, and costs.
Team Management
Manage and enhance the Credit & Underwriting team through leadership, hiring, career development, training, and day-to-day guidance.
Delegate workload, risk exposure, and partner relationships across the team in alignment with experience, capacity, and business priorities.
Collaborate with Human Resources to maintain job descriptions, assigned responsibilities, career paths, and anticipated departmental staffing needs.
This role offers the opportunity to lead a high-performing underwriting function, strengthen team capabilities, and help shape CREA’s approach to disciplined growth & investment within the LIHTC industry.
Requisitos de trabajo
A master’s degree in real estate, finance, accounting, or a related discipline is required.
A minimum of ten years of hands-on LIHTC credit / risk experience and strong knowledge of real estate investment principles & financial analysis are required.
Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to mentor, inspire, and develop a growing team is essential.
The ideal candidate is highly motivated, self-directed, organized, and comfortable taking on new responsibilities in a dynamic environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Co-Pilot is required.
Travel, including occasional overnight stays, may be required.
Competencias básicas
Strong initiative and the ability to work with minimal guidance and supervision.
Proven leadership skills, including the ability to motivate teams, delegate effectively, and drive strategic goals.
Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve complex issues through critical and creative thinking.
Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with sound judgment.
Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across a dynamic organization.
Commitment to creating an inclusive environment through respect, empathy, and opportunity.
Nuestros valores
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Trabajamos como una familia, invirtiendo unos en otros, en causas valiosas y en las comunidades a las que servimos.
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Tenemos integridad en todo lo que hacemos; aceptamos las diferencias y tratamos a los demás con amabilidad y respeto.
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Creemos que, con el trabajo en equipo, podemos lograr cualquier cosa y buscar soluciones innovadoras para nuestros clientes.
CREA cree en recompensar el arduo trabajo de todos aquellos que hacen posible nuestra misión. Conozca nuestros competitivos beneficios para empleados enMisCREABeneficios.com.