Sr. Affordable LIHTC Underwriter

Job Description At Regions, the RAH (Regions Affordable Housing) Underwriter serves as part of the first line of defense, evaluating and underwriting tax credit investments to ensure each supports Regions’ objectives and meets or exceeds investment guidelines. Through timely and thorough underwriting, this role supports Regions' strategy to maintain and expand investor relationships. This position identifies and mitigates risk in existing and proposed transactions. This position will also work directly with teammates in Credit Risk, Client Coverage, Capital Markets, and other areas of the bank to lead the analysis of credit opportunities, underwriting of credit exposure, and management of a portfolio of loans and other credit relationships while providing effective challenge to these various constituents. This role will evaluate and underwrite low‑income housing tax credit (LIHTC) investments and construction/bridge loans to ensure each supports RAH’s objectives and meets or exceeds investment guidelines. Primary Responsibilities Creates and maintains financial models for affordable housing investments, which includes schedules such as sources and uses, operating expense analysis, and sensitivity analysis Manages the due diligence checklist, gathers all required documents, reviews the documents, and notes any issues as appropriate; reviews tax credit and project due diligence including tax credit documents, real estate documents, market studies, appraisals, environmental reports, project approvals, and construction documents Understands the background and experience of each development team member including sponsor/developer, general contractor, architect, property manager, project accountant, and support service agency (if applicable) as well as reviews references and conducts background checks Reviews lower-tier partnership agreements, construction, and permanent loan documents while understanding the importance of each document and its relationship to the transaction Prepares comprehensive executive summaries of the proposed investments for review by team management, internal committee and investor approval including a detailed project description, a list of merits, as well as risks and risk mitigants Coordinates the initial closing, internal department, and third‑party review process Responds to developer/investor inquiries, underwriting, and due diligence questions Conducts site visits when necessary Prepares Letters of Intent when necessary Assists with special projects, equity payments, or other priorities as requested Serves as the primary contact with Credit Risk Conducts ongoing portfolio monitoring and servicing Develops a strong working knowledge of and ensures compliance with internal bank commercial loan policy, credit risk management policy, and external regulatory requirements and documents any exceptions to policy and provides related rationale/mitigants Conducts analyses of guarantors as needed to support credit underwriting Prepares credit approval packages for new and renewed debt products including determination of the appropriate risk rating as well as risk factors that could change the risk rating, analysis of financial performance, performance vs. projections, covenant compliance, relationship profitability (RAROC), and any other significant risk driver Offers advice and guidance to junior underwriters, assisting in the development of necessary skills and the promotion of continuous improvement initiatives This position is exempt from timekeeping requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay. This position is incentive eligible. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in a related field Six (6) years of underwriting and/or portfolio management experience Completion of a major corporate credit training program or equivalent corporate banking/finance experience Proven ability to competently complete credit packages and credit servicing agreements under limited supervision Preferences Knowledge of Affordable Housing or Low‑Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Skills and Competencies Ability to research, analyze data, and derive facts Ability to work in a team environment when applicable Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines Demonstrated leadership capabilities Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) Strong negotiation skills Strong organizational skills Strong verbal and written communication skills Strong work ethic and self‑motivation This position may be filled at a higher level depending on the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience. Position Type Full time Compensation Details Pay ranges are job specific and are provided as a point‑of‑market reference for compensation decisions. Other factors which directly impact pay for individual associates include: experience, skills, knowledge, contribution, job location and, most importantly, performance in the job role. As these factors vary by individuals, pay will also vary among individual associates within the same job. The target information listed below is based on the Metropolitan Statistical Area Market Range for where the position is located and level of the position. Job Range Target Minimum: $135,150.14 USD Median: $167,457.20 USD Incentive Pay Plans This role is eligible to participate in a discretionary incentive plan. Employees have the potential to receive a discretionary award based on performance against defined metrics and goals. Opportunity to participate in the Long Term Incentive Plan. Benefits Information Regions offers a benefits package that is flexible, comprehensive and recognizes that "one size does not fit all" for benefits‑eligible associates. Paid Vacation/Sick Time 401K with Company Match Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits Disability Benefits Health Savings Account Flexible Spending Account Life Insurance Parental Leave Employee Assistance Program Associate Volunteer Program Please note, benefits and plans may be changed, amended, or terminated with respect to all or any class of associate at any time. To learn more about Regions’ benefits, please click or copy the link below to your browser. Location Details Regions Affordable Housing - NY Location Great Neck, New York Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans Job applications at Regions are accepted electronically through our career site for a minimum of five business days from the date of posting. 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