Senior Community Development Officer Job Listing at City National Bank in Los Angeles, CA (Job ID 8703)

Description

SENIOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

 

WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY? Supporting Community Reinvestment Act ("CRA") investments include private equity participation in SBIC, LIHTC and other private funds. Participates in the private equity management process by providing underwriting expertise. Analyzes prospective investment Fund transactions and assessment of General Partner. Prepares credit analysis and provides opinions and recommendations regarding proposed investment, including terms and conditions, and potential risks. Work product includes preparation of CRA Investment Exhibit Booklet. May function as the primary contact for Fund Management Clients and interact effectively with all levels of Bank personnel and other Community Development relationships in the Bank's assessment areas. Engaged in the investment sales process to ensure the attainment of CRA while ensuring CNB credit quality and risk management guidelines are maintained. This may be accomplished through active calling efforts and referrals from existing customers and line colleagues.

 

What you will do

• Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC)
• Support in the identification, analyzing, preparation and presenting CRA LIHTC investment opportunities to the Bank's CRA LIHTC investment committee. Position networks with many investment syndicators annually to identify viable opportunities. Investments are screened for alignment with CNB's assessment areas, national or domestic value, track record and yield. Develop annual volume including number of investments and aggregated budget.
• Work includes post approval Investment Closing, Portfolio Management and monitoring Fund performance.
• Responsible for due diligence in the approval process for LIHTC funds, reviews sponsor financials and assess syndicators/syndicator 3rd party reviews. Report annually on all Sponsor/Syndicator financial status.
• Reports annually on LIHTC portfolio performance.
• Participate in the Affordable Housing Investors Council.
• Small Business Investment Company (SBIC)
• Support in the identification, sourcing, analyzing, preparing and presenting CRA Qualified Private Equity investment opportunities to the bank's CRA Equity Investment Committee. Investments are screened for alignment with CNB's assessment areas, asset class value, track record and yield. Develop annual volume including number of investments and aggregated budget.
• Work includes post approval Investment closing and Portfolio Management including monitoring Fund performance.
• Work includes due diligence in the approval process, prepare supporting memo and package and present to CRA Equity Investment Committee.
• Reports annually on SBIC Fund portfolio performance.
• Collaborate with other Bank colleagues on working the referrals from SBIC funds.
• Participate in the SBIA and other related industry groups.
• Attends client meetings to facilitate delivery of equity product and/or assist in problem resolution. Contacts borrowers directly, for additional information and details related to proposed investment request or clarification of financial materials and resources.
• Provides credit alternatives and creative ways to structure credits ensuring that transactions are within profitability and portfolio risk standards.
• May coordinate legal documentation including work with counsel to obtain the correct, accurate documents to ensure all investments are documented to fully protect the Bank's interests.
• Acts as a consultant to General Partner and Fund Sponsor in developing and retaining business.
• May possess excellent corporate finance knowledge depending on the diversity of the portfolio. Excellent negotiation and closing skills.
• Other projects as may be assigned by the Manager from time to time.

Must-Have*

• Minimum 7 years' work and knowledge with Private Equity Markets including Fund structure and related documents.
• Minimum 7 years' underwriting experience with a focus on private equity investments and cash flow analysis.
• Minimum 3 years of experience with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) specifically with producing presentations to illustrate results and trends accordingly.

Skills and Knowledge

• Practical understanding of Community Reinvestment Act including recent event participation. Understanding of CRA eligible equity investments a plus.
• Requires extensive technical expertise and full knowledge of commercial credit principles, financial concepts and regular use of ingenuity and creativity in solving complex credit problems.
• Comfortable in a sales and marketing environment.
• College degree, preferably in business, finance, economics.
• Have excellent written, communication and presentations skills.
• Ability to work with a team. Good project management.
• Ability to meet deadlines.

Compensation Starting base salary: $101,231 - $172,355 per year. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. This job is eligible for bonus and/or commissions.
*To be considered for this position you must meet at least these basic qualifications
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

 

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INCLUSION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT
City National Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other basis protected by law.'

 

ABOUT CITY NATIONAL We start with a basic premise: Business is personal. Since day one we've always gone further than the competition to help our clients, colleagues and community flourish. City National Bank was founded in 1954 by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs and that legacy of integrity, community and unparalleled client relationships continues to drive phenomenal growth today. City National is a subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada, one of North America's leading diversified financial services companies.   #CA-MA #LI-MA

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