Commercial Lending Manager, Affordable Housing

Commercial Lending Manager, Affordable Housing locations NC-Durham-301 W Main NC-Asheville-Wall St NC-Greensboro-Rev Mill time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id R-100263 Job Description: What You'll Do: The Manager will work with senior leadership on Commercial Lending and other teams to ensure that Commercial Lending’s Affordable Housing plan meets the strategic goals of Self-Help, including supporting the communities served by Self-Help’s branches. Additional responsibilities include ensuring that direct reports receive the appropriate coaching, training and development. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT Develop, maintain, and coordinate all aspects of externally-facing relationships, in coordination with SH geographic leadership, which can include borrowers, lending partners, and loan referral networks in support of team products and programs. Create business development strategies in coordination with SH geographic leadership by analyzing trends and identifying new leads and potential opportunities for growth in our portfolio; building a pipeline of customers; and expanding our partner network. Lead new product development ideation, implementation, and execution in all team asset types. Be knowledgeable of and support other organizational strategies to increase lending and capital raising. Support teammates with analysis, underwriting, and deal structuring. Work in coordination with risk management teams to analyze market trends and how they impact portfolio risk and pricing. Work with internal teams to identify sources of funding and subsidy for products and programs. Participate and support other team/cross-team business development projects and initiatives. Engage Industry lenders in discussion about Self-Help's products through one-on-one meetings, presentations, and participation in industry conferences and meetings. STAFF MANAGEMENT Oversee the management and development of direct reports including providing guidance, on-going feedback and coaching, and stewarding the development process. Work with direct reports to set individual performance and development goals, track progress against goals, and provide mid-year and annual progress reviews. If applicable, oversee community building among team staff in the geography, and coordinate connection with other Self-Help teams in the geography Ensure consistency of implementation and adoption of tools to effectively manage workflow OTHER Actively contribute in setting team strategies, identifying operational impacts, and managing the overall team to achieve established goals. Perform other duties as may be deemed necessary. What You'll Need: Bachelor’s degree in business or related field OR equivalent related experience. Master’s degree or equivalent related experience preferred Seven years lending, investing, or similar financial experience and/or training. Relationship development, sales, and negotiation skills Strong commitment to our mission – creating economic opportunity for traditionally underserved communities. Preference for working in organizations that place priority on teamwork and collaboration. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Excellent leadership skills with a proven ability to lead, motivate, and supervise employees, as well as operate as a working manager with a hands-on approach. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, partners and vendors across multiple locations throughout the US. Strong project management skills, including ability to set priorities and organize competing priorities while meeting deadlines. Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to present information in an effective manner Ability to gather, organize, analyze and interpret information Ability and willingness to work beyond normal work hours, as needed. Ability and willingness to travel as needed. Ability to demonstrate Self-Help's Core Values: Mission Before Self Service With Excellence Embracing & Promoting Change Results Not Credit Diversity as a Strength Financial Sustainability for Mission Impact Self-Help is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Company Disclaimer: Self-Help is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons, regardless of race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression (including transgender status), age, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, class or family status.