LIHTC Acquisitions Analyst

Summary

Enterprise Community Partners is a national nonprofit focused on expanding affordable housing and community development. Enterprise Housing Credit Investments is seeking a LIHTC Acquisitions Analyst to analyze Low-Income Housing Tax Credit projects, develop financial models and investment reviews, support deal screening, manage assignments, and collaborate with housing developers and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Analyze affordable multifamily development opportunities financed with the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit
• Prepare high-quality, investment-grade financial models that will be used to evaluate potential investments
• Draft investment write-ups, referred to as Preliminary Investment Reviews (PIRs), which provide detailed information on proposed investments
• Prepare submissions to the LIHTC Deal Screening Committee (LDSC)
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with developers of affordable housing
• Manage deal assignments and complete work in a timely manner to support the greater teams’ origination efforts
• Use Salesforce to facilitate internal communication and track key dates and project progress
• Address non-critical business issues on behalf of Originators
• Take on special projects for the acquisitions team as assigned

Skills

• BS/BA in Finance, Real Estate or Urban Planning or related field
• Experience in LIHTC development and/or LIHTC finance
• Strong financial and analytical skills, relationship management skills and writing skills
• Advanced proficiency using Excel
• Ability to maintain big picture focus while attending to detailed work and providing thorough documentation
• Demonstrated ability to work productively and accurately in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects and stringent deadlines
• Must be highly motivated and be able to work independently
• Incumbent is expected to work as an effective, collaborative team member
• Preferably with some experience of real estate analysis
• Master's degree desirable

Qualifications

Must Haves

• BS/BA in Finance, Real Estate or Urban Planning or related field
• Experience in LIHTC development and/or LIHTC finance
• Strong financial and analytical skills, relationship management skills and writing skills
• Advanced proficiency using Excel
• Ability to maintain big picture focus while attending to detailed work and providing thorough documentation
• Demonstrated ability to work productively and accurately in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects and stringent deadlines
• Must be highly motivated and be able to work independently
• Incumbent is expected to work as an effective, collaborative team member

Nice to Haves

• preferably with some experience of real estate analysis
• Master's degree desirable

Benefits

• Annual performance bonuses
• Generous paid leave programs
• Dental, health, and vision care plans
• Family-building benefits such as adoption and surrogacy support
• Flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance
• Health advocacy
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Mental health benefits
• Financial education
• Wellness programs
• Auto-enrollment in the company’s 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions
• Learning and development opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses and certifications