Head of Client Finance and Sustainability

3 weeks ago

Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Community Preservation Corporation Full time

Head of Client Finance and Sustainability

We are seeking a highly experienced Head of Client Finance and Sustainability to join our team at the Community Preservation Corporation. As a key member of our leadership team, you will play a crucial role in developing and implementing our client finance and sustainability strategy.

About Us

The Community Preservation Corporation is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving affordable housing and promoting sustainable development. Our mission is to provide financial resources and expertise to support the creation and preservation of affordable housing, while also addressing the urgent need for climate action.

About the Role

The Head of Client Finance and Sustainability will be responsible for leading our client finance and sustainability efforts, including developing and implementing our client finance strategy, designing and implementing rate buy-down programs, and establishing relationships with correspondent banks and other key financing partners.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Develop and implement a comprehensive client finance and sustainability strategy to drive our multifamily decarbonization efforts.
  2. Design and implement rate buy-down programs to improve the financial feasibility of sustainable projects.
  3. Oversee top-loss structures and manage associated funding allocations to align with project risk profiles and performance targets.
  4. Establish and maintain relationships with correspondent banks, national lenders, Fannie Mae, Freddie MAC, FHA, and other key financing partners.
  5. Cultivate a pipeline of partner-aligned projects to enable consistent capital deployment.
  6. Lead comprehensive financial analysis for potential investments, assessing both traditional metrics and carbon reduction ROI.
  7. Represent the organization at industry events, conferences, and in publications to position it as a leader in sustainable capital markets for multifamily real estate.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, business administration, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree is a plus.
  • 10+ years of experience in capital markets, real estate finance, or sustainable investment, with at least 5 years in a leadership role. Multifamily or commercial real estate experience is highly preferred.
  • Strong understanding of credit guarantees, top-loss funding structures, rate buy-down mechanisms, and sustainable finance vehicles.
  • Advanced financial modeling and risk assessment skills, with experience in assessing both traditional and sustainability-driven ROI.
  • Relationship Management: Proven track record in developing and managing lender and correspondent relationships, ideally within sustainable or impact finance markets.

What We Offer

  • Competitive compensation package, estimated at $180,000 - $210,000 per annum, depending on experience.
  • 401(k) retirement plans with employer match.
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees and their dependents.
  • Commuter benefits.
  • PTO for vacation, personal days, sick leave, holidays, jury duty, bereavement, parental leave, and disability.
  • Tuition assistance program.
  • Two "work from anywhere" weeks per year.
  • Summer Fridays.
  • Collaborative working spaces.
  • Service days to support our communities.
  • Employee development and engagement events.

About the Location

This is a hybrid role that can be based in either NYC or Washington DC, with the option to work out of our Manhattan office 2-3 days a week or remotely. The successful candidate will require periodic travel to our Manhattan office.

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