Program Officer, Lending
Our partner seeks a Program Officer, Lending, to support a community development lending program in Upstate SC. This role involves deploying capital, guiding development capacity, and facilitating lending business development and loan originations that align with strategic priorities and a comprehensive approach to neighborhood revitalization. The position requires a hybrid work arrangement and close collaboration with the team to deliver impactful lending, technical assistance, and project management.
Responsibilities
- Develop strategies to grow lending and real estate-based transactions, design new lending programs, and create related materials.
- Build and manage a pipeline of projects in asset classes such as affordable housing, community facilities, educational facilities, commercial developments, and economic infrastructure.
- Manage the full cycle of lending and development activities, including assessing project feasibility, developing financing strategies, and helping partners access additional capital.
- Develop and maintain relationships with strategic partners, including financial institutions and government subsidy programs.
- Align local real estate development activities and financing pipeline with broader organizational goals.
- Provide capacity-building support to partners to enable successful implementation of complex real estate developments.
- Serve as primary underwriter by structuring transactions, conducting due diligence, performing financial analyses, drafting credit memoranda, and presenting loan recommendations.
- Coordinate between national lending and local program staff through pipeline meetings and other channels.
- Compile and share best practices in business development and sourcing.
- Represent the organization at conferences, trainings, and events.
- Prepare reports and findings for investors, funders, and stakeholders.
- Lead new initiatives as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree or relevant related work experience.
- Minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience in lending, finance, community development, or related field with proven results.
- Knowledge of the real estate markets in Upstate SC and familiarity with housing, commercial, and mixed-use financing programs.
- Understanding of financing products such as predevelopment, acquisition, construction, bridge, and permanent loans; lines of credit; and tax credit equity.
- Experience working with community-based, resident-driven neighborhood revitalization models preferred.
- Ability to evaluate financial statements and identify financing opportunities.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
- Ability to work collaboratively and adapt to diverse organizational needs.
- Commitment to teamwork, learning, and supporting colleagues.
- Strong judgment, integrity, professionalism, and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Ability to travel locally and attend industry-related events.
- Salary range: $65,300–$81,600, commensurate with experience.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Disability insurance (long-term and short-term).
- Retirement savings plans (401(k) and 403(b)).
- Generous holidays.
- Vacation, PTO, and sick days.
- Tuition assistance program.
- Referral program.
- Professional development opportunities.
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