Senior Vice President of Lending Strategy

2 weeks ago

Little Rock, Arkansas, United States African American Alliance of CDFI Full time
African American Alliance of CDFI is a unique financial institution committed to serving communities in need.

As a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), we blend conventional banking and lending services with financial empowerment tools and advocacy to uplift families and neighborhoods.

Our mission is to act as wealth creators for all individuals in the communities we support, particularly focusing on low-wealth and underbanked populations, with a special emphasis on Black and Brown communities.

Position Overview
The Senior Vice President of Lending Strategy will oversee the Loan Fund's lending initiatives, which encompass: comprehensive portfolio oversight, asset and credit quality management, loan policies, underwriting, product innovation and execution, business development, loan generation, servicing, and marketing; providing technical assistance to borrowers in our small business lending portfolio and collaborating with the organization’s leadership to forge essential partnerships and secure funding.

This position will lead and direct the lending team in achieving annual lending objectives, maintaining asset quality standards, and adhering to all CDFI Fund regulations, legal requirements, and funder commitments while cultivating a loan portfolio that prioritizes minority and low-wealth borrowers, balancing mission-driven goals with financial sustainability.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement financing strategies and products that align with the organization’s objectives, borrower requirements, and market dynamics, particularly for minority-owned enterprises.
  • Collaborate with the Board and leadership to establish organizational outcomes and lending targets, regularly assessing and reporting on progress.
  • Assist in enhancing the Loan Fund's visibility by nurturing key external relationships; support advocacy and coalition-building efforts, including aiding partners with applications.
  • Assess and refine lending processes to ensure efficiency, consistency, and a positive experience for borrowers.
  • Lead the revision and enhancement of policies related to underwriting, portfolio management, and loan servicing.
  • Supervise and mentor Lending Officers and Loan Assistants; create a professional development plan for team members.
  • Design and manage a business development strategy with the lending team.
  • Coordinate Loan Committee meetings and liaise with the Committee Chair as needed.
  • Maintain high credit quality through annual reviews, ongoing monitoring of borrower compliance, and conducting site visits.
  • Mitigate portfolio risks through proactive monitoring, restructuring, and adjusting risk ratings as necessary.
  • Negotiate and oversee consultant contracts and budgets related to lending.
  • Monitor and report on loan originations and portfolio performance.
  • Assist lenders in evaluating, structuring, and underwriting loan requests, ensuring alignment with organizational policies.
  • Originate and underwrite loan requests as required.
  • Establish and maintain relationships with participation lenders, preparing necessary agreements.
  • Oversee the loan closing process, ensuring accuracy in documentation.
  • Perform additional related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in finance, banking, or business administration is required; an advanced degree is preferred.
  • Certification from an accredited lending institution and/or a registered NMLS number is preferred.
  • A minimum of five years of experience in the CDFI sector, community finance, or community development lending is required.
  • Experience in lending to minority-owned small businesses is preferred.
  • Familiarity with Small Business Administration products and other loan guarantee programs is beneficial.
  • Experience in providing culturally competent technical assistance to minority-owned businesses.
  • Proven track record in lending to historically underserved borrowers.
  • Experience in offering small dollar consumer loans to low-wealth individuals.
  • A minimum of three years in a management or supervisory role is required.
  • Advanced skills in risk management and underwriting for complex portfolios.
  • Strong financial analysis and credit evaluation skills for both consumer and commercial transactions.
  • Deep understanding of the CDFI landscape and related credit issues.
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to prepare clear and concise reports and presentations.
  • Self-motivated with an entrepreneurial mindset, capable of delivering high-quality work.
  • Commitment to mission-driven lending in low to moderate-income communities.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and adaptability to new technology platforms.
  • Willingness to travel as needed.
  • Ability to speak Spanish is preferred.
Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this role, the individual is regularly required to sit, talk, and hear; reach with hands and arms; and occasionally stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch. May need to lift or move up to 50 pounds occasionally. Regular use of computers, telephones, and standard office equipment is required.

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