What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Lending position at Nebraska Investment Finance Authority (NIFA)?
Position Summary:
NIFA is seeking a process-oriented, collaborative leader to join our lending division. Key job duties will include developing strategies, tactics, and performance goals required to achieve targeted financial objectives while building relationships with key stakeholders, including regulators, examiners, servicers, and other external partners. Strong collaboration and leadership skills are essential, as is the ability to explain and support new ways of working with staff and partners.
Come work with a talented, dedicated and passionate team to support and create solutions to Nebraska’s affordable housing shortage. If you align with NIFA’s core values of Innovation, Integrity, Stewardship, Collaboration and Commitment, please apply. NIFA’s mission is “growing Nebraska communities through affordable housing and agribusiness”.
Essential Job Functions:
- Actively develop, participate in, and contribute to the achievement of NIFA's strategic objectives and departmental goals.
- Provide leadership and oversight for Single Family, Agricultural, and Commercial Lending activities for NIFA.
- Collaborate and strategize with Finance, Marketing, and Community Collaboration teams to effectively deliver existing and new program resources to grow NIFA's asset base.
- Work with legal team to ensure Lending programs remain in compliance with federal tax laws and fair lending regulations.
- Coordinate and manage relationships with NIFA's Master Servicer, existing Participating Lenders, and other partners in the affordable lending industry.
- Establish new business opportunities with lending institutions, real estate agents, non-profit organizations, and other housing and community partners.
- Work closely with the Homeownership team to identify areas of improvement to increase efficiencies with our review process and pipeline management.
- Create, review, update and improve documentation of all relevant business processes at least annually.
- Demonstrate open and effective communication with NIFA team members and partners.
- Provide support and opportunities for homeownership team members to advance their growth at NIFA.
- Attend conferences and training to increase overall knowledge.
- All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field, required. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Master’s degree preferred, but relevant experience may substitute.
- Experience working in Single Family, Multifamily, Agricultural, and/or Commercial underwriting
- Experience successfully networking and building strong relationships.
- Effective leadership and management skills.
- Confidence presenting and public speaking.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
- Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
- Professional development opportunities and support for continuing education.
- Meaningful work contributing to positive social and economic impacts in affordable housing, agribusiness, and community development sectors.
- Collaborative and inclusive work environment with opportunities for growth and advancement.
- Option for flexible work schedule, pursuant to NIFA policies.
NIFA is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Lincoln, NE 68508
Salary : $90,000
