Senior Underwriter - LIHTC Proprietary Investments

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Job Description

Since restarting its Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) platform in 2018, Fannie Mae has invested approximately $4.7 billion in proprietary and multi-investor funds. As a valued contributor on our dynamic team, you will be responsible for underwriting and closing investments through LIHTC proprietary funds.

THE IMPACT YOU WILL MAKE

The Senior Underwriter-LIHTC Proprietary Investments role will offer you the flexibility to make each day your own, while working alongside people who care so that you can deliver on the following responsibilities :

Working with our syndicator partners, this role will structure, underwrite and close potential affordable multifamily proprietary investments utilizing low-income housing tax credits.

Maintain overall responsibility for the investment review and approval process of proprietary investments including collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

Identify and assess the risk profile of equity investments to ensure risk is mitigated and objectives are met within appropriate credit, investment and regulatory guidelines.

Coordinate with internal and external teams to develop key milestones to achieve a seamless execution.

Working with management, recommend business solutions based on analysis of internal and market data.

Actively participate on special project teams as needed.

Travel to visit prospective investments and markets.

• THE EXPERIENCE YOU BRING TO THE TEAM

Minimum Required Experience

6 years of LIHTC Equity experience with a track record underwriting and closing LIHTC proprietary investments while maintaining product and credit quality

Demonstrated experience in modeling and structuring LIHTC proprietary investments, managing critical projects and tight timelines

Highly motivated self-starter with good attention to detail

A team player with excellent interpersonal skills who is energized by working in a collaborative, dynamic and evolving team environment

Strong analytical, verbal, written and presentation communication skills

Ability to influence through negotiating, persuading others, facilitating meetings, and resolving conflict

Proficient in tax and accounting matters related to LIHTC

Ability to successfully manage and engage stakeholders, customers, and vendors and build relationship networks

Experience gathering accurate information to explain concepts and answer critical questions

Ability to travel overnight 25% of the time

Desired Experience

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Proven ability to lead projects and complex problem solving skills

Proven ability to work with people with different functional expertise respectfully and cooperatively towards a common goal.

Multifamily Customer Engagement - Customer and Partner Management - Advisor

Target Pay Range : $121,000 - $158,000 a year

#LI-NL1 - Hybrid

Qualifications

Education :

Bachelor's Level Degree (Required)

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The hiring range for this role is set forth below. Final salaries will generally vary within that range based on factors that include but are not limited to, skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and other relevant qualifications. This position is eligible to participate in a Fannie Mae incentive program (subject to the terms of the program). As part of our comprehensive benefits package, Fannie Mae offers a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle, and other benefits and perks that enhance an employee's physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being. See more here .

Requisition compensation :

121000

to

158000

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