What are the responsibilities and job description for the Managing Director, GP Securitization (Affordable Housing) position at KeyBank National Association?
Location:
175 S 3rd Street, Columbus Ohio
Job Summary
Managing Directors in Public Finance are experienced senior bankers with proven client relationship skills, extensive product knowledge, technical expertise, and strong transaction execution capabilities. They are often responsible for handling all client meetings, including those involving negotiations on pricing or structure of a financing. Managing Directors serve as key contacts for many clients, including senior C-suite executives. Individuals in this role are widely recognized as industry experts and consistently high performers, typically with 8–10 years of experience in Affordable Housing, Public Finance or Debt Capital Markets.
This individual will be solely responsible for the execution of our new product; GP (General Partner) Securitization in the Affordable Housing sector. Key is the #2 Affordable Housing lender in the U.S and GP Securitization allows us to offer yet another unique financing solution to the industry.
Location is open.
Essential Functions
Networks inside and outside of the company to broaden business knowledge and increase personal effectiveness; involvement in industry-related associations; establishes a network within the financial community
Acts as product banker and advisor for major Affordable Housing clients
Adds new dimension to the client relationship by creatively drawing on the full resources of the company
Keeps abreast of emerging client trends
Gathers information to understand client strategies and their view of market opportunities
Modifies proposals or plans to deal with clients’ concerns and incorporate clients’ suggestions
Develops and maintains important client relationships and generates revenues from these relationships
Demonstrates the organization’s value to clients in terms of clients’ financial strategies and measures
Identifies ways that the organization’s product, sales, and service units work together to deliver value
Searches actively for ways to contribute to client profitability
Develops and maintains partnerships with all peers in Public Sector and Fixed Income to provide high-quality solutions and service to clients
Provides technical and developmental support to more junior individuals on the team
Assembles a balanced, diverse team to provide high-quality solutions and service to clients
Makes a systematic analysis to determine the cause of a problem and identify constraints before recommending action; acts decisively to implement solutions, resolves crisis, and follows up to assure resolution
Demonstrates an understanding of what is working, what is not working, and how to improve; searches actively for efficiencies in the way the organization services clients
Internal and external recognition of expertise
Executes strategy within corporate guidelines and policies
Performs other duties as assigned; duties, responsibilities and/or activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice
Complies with all KeyBank policies and procedures, including without limitation, acting professionally at all times, conducting business ethically, avoiding conflicts of interest, and acting in the best interests of Key’s clients and Key.
Education
Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
OR equivalent experience (required)
Work Experience
7 years of relevant banking experience, with proven client relationship/sales abilities in the focus sectors within Public Finance (required)
Proven and experienced in investment banking and capable of complete independent activity, including origination, structuring, and execution of large, complex transactions (required)
Licenses and Certifications
FINRA License S7 (required)
FINRA License S63 (required)
Skills
Possesses broad product knowledge and specific technical expertise
Exceptional at developing and maintaining important client relationships and generating revenues from these relationships
Ability to articulate our products and services to clients
Possesses superior client relationship management, marketing presentation, and sales skills, in addition to extensive knowledge of products and markets; communicates proactively with traders, sales reps, and clients
Ability to work under pressure and to meet strict deadlines
Excellent attention to detail with the ability to multi-task
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Identifies and mitigates financial and operational risks in deal execution
Leads diverse teams and provides strategic direction and mentorship
Develops and executes strategies aligned with client goals and market trends
Builds and maintains relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including C-suite executives
Oversees financial planning and revenue forecasting for client mandates
Manages complex transactions from origination through execution
Contributes to internal policy improvements and client advisory frameworks
Deep expertise in structuring and distributing public sector financing solutions
Core Competencies
All KeyBank employees are expected to demonstrate Key’s Values and abide by Key’s Code of Conduct.
Physical Demands
General Office - Prolonged sitting, ability to communicate face to face in person or on the phone with teammates and clients, frequent use of PC/laptop, occasional lifting/pushing/pulling of backpacks, computer bags up to 10 lbs.
Travel
Occasional travel to include overnight stay.
Work Location Category
Hybrid (Sales)
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
This position is eligible to earn a base salary in the range of $165,000.00 - $345,000.00 annually. Placement within the pay range may differ based upon various factors, including but not limited to skills, experience and geographic location. Compensation for this role also includes eligibility for incentive compensation which may include production, commission, and/or discretionary incentives.
Please click here for a list of benefits for which this position is eligible.
Key has implemented an approach to employee workspaces which prioritizes in-office presence, while providing flexible options in circumstances where roles can be performed effectively in a mobile environment.
Job Posting Expiration Date: 05/01/2026
KeyCorp is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to sustaining an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Qualified individuals with disabilities or disabled veterans who are unable or limited in their ability to apply on this site may request reasonable accommodations by emailing HR_Compliance@keybank.com.
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175 S 3rd Street, Columbus Ohio
Job Summary
Managing Directors in Public Finance are experienced senior bankers with proven client relationship skills, extensive product knowledge, technical expertise, and strong transaction execution capabilities. They are often responsible for handling all client meetings, including those involving negotiations on pricing or structure of a financing. Managing Directors serve as key contacts for many clients, including senior C-suite executives. Individuals in this role are widely recognized as industry experts and consistently high performers, typically with 8–10 years of experience in Affordable Housing, Public Finance or Debt Capital Markets.
This individual will be solely responsible for the execution of our new product; GP (General Partner) Securitization in the Affordable Housing sector. Key is the #2 Affordable Housing lender in the U.S and GP Securitization allows us to offer yet another unique financing solution to the industry.
Location is open.
Essential Functions
Networks inside and outside of the company to broaden business knowledge and increase personal effectiveness; involvement in industry-related associations; establishes a network within the financial community
Acts as product banker and advisor for major Affordable Housing clients
Adds new dimension to the client relationship by creatively drawing on the full resources of the company
Keeps abreast of emerging client trends
Gathers information to understand client strategies and their view of market opportunities
Modifies proposals or plans to deal with clients’ concerns and incorporate clients’ suggestions
Develops and maintains important client relationships and generates revenues from these relationships
Demonstrates the organization’s value to clients in terms of clients’ financial strategies and measures
Identifies ways that the organization’s product, sales, and service units work together to deliver value
Searches actively for ways to contribute to client profitability
Develops and maintains partnerships with all peers in Public Sector and Fixed Income to provide high-quality solutions and service to clients
Provides technical and developmental support to more junior individuals on the team
Assembles a balanced, diverse team to provide high-quality solutions and service to clients
Makes a systematic analysis to determine the cause of a problem and identify constraints before recommending action; acts decisively to implement solutions, resolves crisis, and follows up to assure resolution
Demonstrates an understanding of what is working, what is not working, and how to improve; searches actively for efficiencies in the way the organization services clients
Internal and external recognition of expertise
Executes strategy within corporate guidelines and policies
Performs other duties as assigned; duties, responsibilities and/or activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice
Complies with all KeyBank policies and procedures, including without limitation, acting professionally at all times, conducting business ethically, avoiding conflicts of interest, and acting in the best interests of Key’s clients and Key.
Education
Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
OR equivalent experience (required)
Work Experience
7 years of relevant banking experience, with proven client relationship/sales abilities in the focus sectors within Public Finance (required)
Proven and experienced in investment banking and capable of complete independent activity, including origination, structuring, and execution of large, complex transactions (required)
Licenses and Certifications
FINRA License S7 (required)
FINRA License S63 (required)
Skills
Possesses broad product knowledge and specific technical expertise
Exceptional at developing and maintaining important client relationships and generating revenues from these relationships
Ability to articulate our products and services to clients
Possesses superior client relationship management, marketing presentation, and sales skills, in addition to extensive knowledge of products and markets; communicates proactively with traders, sales reps, and clients
Ability to work under pressure and to meet strict deadlines
Excellent attention to detail with the ability to multi-task
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Identifies and mitigates financial and operational risks in deal execution
Leads diverse teams and provides strategic direction and mentorship
Develops and executes strategies aligned with client goals and market trends
Builds and maintains relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including C-suite executives
Oversees financial planning and revenue forecasting for client mandates
Manages complex transactions from origination through execution
Contributes to internal policy improvements and client advisory frameworks
Deep expertise in structuring and distributing public sector financing solutions
Core Competencies
All KeyBank employees are expected to demonstrate Key’s Values and abide by Key’s Code of Conduct.
Physical Demands
General Office - Prolonged sitting, ability to communicate face to face in person or on the phone with teammates and clients, frequent use of PC/laptop, occasional lifting/pushing/pulling of backpacks, computer bags up to 10 lbs.
Travel
Occasional travel to include overnight stay.
Work Location Category
Hybrid (Sales)
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
This position is eligible to earn a base salary in the range of $165,000.00 - $345,000.00 annually. Placement within the pay range may differ based upon various factors, including but not limited to skills, experience and geographic location. Compensation for this role also includes eligibility for incentive compensation which may include production, commission, and/or discretionary incentives.
Please click here for a list of benefits for which this position is eligible.
Key has implemented an approach to employee workspaces which prioritizes in-office presence, while providing flexible options in circumstances where roles can be performed effectively in a mobile environment.
Job Posting Expiration Date: 05/01/2026
KeyCorp is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to sustaining an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Qualified individuals with disabilities or disabled veterans who are unable or limited in their ability to apply on this site may request reasonable accommodations by emailing HR_Compliance@keybank.com.
#LI-Hybrid
Salary : $165,000 - $345,000