IRC

Deputy Director, Lending and Partnerships

San Diego, CA USA · Director

Sponsorship not specified$90k-$115kDetected 12 days ago

Data AnalysisBusiness DevelopmentPipeline ManagementRecruitingCustomer SupportLeadershipCommunicationPublic SpeakingUnderwriting

About the role

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster.
If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.
Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget.

Manage day-to-day lending operations, including pipeline management, underwriting oversight, and internal and external loan committee preparation.
Supervise and mentor a team of loan officers and origination specialists providing guidance on loan product fit, underwriting, partner support and borrower engagement.
Manage the loan pipeline tracking system
Maintain and support updating pf lending policies, underwriting guidelines, and credit standards in coordination with senior leadership.
Identify opportunities to refine product structures or develop new products in response to market needs and community demand.
Support the credit committee process, including preparing and presenting materials and facilitating decision-making discussions.
Manage the loan pipeline tracking system; provide regular reporting on volume, product mix, and projected closings to senior leadership.
Cultivate and manage strategic relationships community-based organizations that generate referrals, lending as a service agreements and co-lending opportunities.
Oversee delivery of high-quality training and technical support to CEO's lending partners, ensuring rapid and effective uptake of CEO's business systems and procedures.
Co-develop, in close coordination with leadership and external relations, a partnership strategy that expands the organization's referral network, increases loan volume, and deepens community trust.

Bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, economics, or equivalent experience.
Minimum 8 years of experience in CDFI loan servicing, credit risk management, or portfolio management, with at least 3 years in a supervisory role.
Strong knowledge of loan documentation, credit analysis, compliance, and credit protections strategies.
Knowledge of small business lending and borrower-centered financing.
Experience with loan management systems.
Key Competencies
Genuine commitment to economic equity and serving low-income communities.
Ability to build, motivate, and develop a high-performing team.
Strong capacity to assess credit risk, interpret financial data, and make sound recommendations balancing strong commitment to borrowers' interests with CDFI sustainability
Sound decision-making, especially in cases of hardship, complex circumstances and balance of short- and long-term interests of the CDFI.
Required:
Demonstrated experience managing nonprofit loan portfolios.
Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
Commitment to CDFI's mission and the communities we serve.

(Pay Rate: $90,000-$115,000/yr).
Compensation: Posted pay ranges apply to US-based candidates.
Support the organization's annual lending goals and strategic plan by supporting the development and implementation of business development work plans.

Ensure loan production and deployment goals are met while maintaining strong credit quality and mission alignment.

Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. #li-1
IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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