Assistant Vice President Credit Officer

Citigroup Inc.; Tampa (FL); Presencial; USD 87.000 - 131.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Wellness program

Incentives

Descripción de la vacante

Citi Community Capital is seeking an experienced professional to manage complex real estate loan closings within the affordable housing space, ensuring timely, compliant execution. You will oversee closings from commitment to funding and support broader loan lifecycle processes.

The role requires deep knowledge of real estate finance, LIHTC programs, and coordinating with multiple internal and external stakeholders in a fast-paced environment in Tampa, FL.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Real Estate, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3-5 years in loan closing/transaction management in financial services, preferably affordable housing finance.
• Knowledge of LIHTC, tax-exempt bonds and subsidy programs.
• Proficiency in DealTRAX, Client Portal and MS Office; Tableau is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee loan closing for affordable housing (construction and permanent loans, bonds).
• Coordinate with underwriters, legal, portfolio management, risk, operations and external parties.
• Review complex legal docs and ensure closing conditions are met on time.

Conocimientos

Analytical thinking

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Real Estate/Business Administration

Herramientas

DealTRAX

Client Portal

Microsoft Office

Tableau

Descripción del empleo

Citi Community Capital (CCC) is the premier affordable housing lender in the United States, consistently ranked #1 for the past 16 years. We are dedicated to providing financing for the development and preservation of affordable housing and community revitalization projects nationwide. Our innovative financial solutions empower communities, create opportunities, and foster sustainable growth. Join a team committed to making a tangible difference in people's lives and strengthening neighborhoods across the country.

Job Summary

Citi is seeking a highly motivated and experienced professional to join our dynamic team, focusing on complex real estate loan closing activities within affordable housing while contributing to broader transaction management functions across the lending lifecycle. The role involves managing all aspects of the loan closing process for complex transactions, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant execution. This position requires a meticulous professional with a deep understanding of real estate finance, affordable housing development, the intricacies of tax credit structures, and broader loan operational processes. The individual will play a crucial role in enhancing performance, efficiency, and ensuring compliance throughout the loan lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Loan Closing (Affordable Housing Focus):
  • Manage a pipeline of affordable housing loan closings from commitment through funding, including construction loans, permanent loans, and bond financings.
  • Coordinate extensively with internal stakeholders (underwriting, legal, portfolio management, credit risk, operations) and external parties (counsel, developers, syndicators, investors, government agencies).
  • Review and analyze complex legal documentation.
  • Exhibit an understanding of Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) and other tax credit programs, ensuring compliance requirements are meticulously integrated into the closing process.
  • Oversee the satisfaction of all closing conditions, track critical deadlines, and manage the collection and review of all required documentation.
  • Proactively identify and resolve issues, collaborating with all parties to ensure smooth and efficient transaction completion.
• Broader Transaction Management & Lifecycle Support:
  • Assist with the creation and continuous improvement of processes, standards, procedures, controls, and training for transaction management.
  • Aid in the design, implementation, testing, and rollout of technology solutions related to loan lifecycle management.
  • Provide training and support to transaction management staff and business constituents.
  • Ensure that data quality, controls, and processes meet internal policies and regulatory requirements and expectations.
  • Work with lines of business, and wholesale lending operations to define and implement operational metrics and risk and control reviews to ensure end-to-end transparency.
  • Participate in projects aimed at enhancing performance and efficiency, including loan remediation and loan system testing/migrations.
  • Actively manage and maintain a deal closing pipeline of loan transactions and lifecycle events.
  • Capture data, store documentation, troubleshoot issues/roadblocks, and perform quality control for loan transactions.
  • Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.
  • Any additional task that may be required to successfully perform the role.

Qualifications

• Education:
  • Bachelor's/University degree or equivalent experience in Finance, Real Estate, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience & Expertise:
  • 3-5 years of relevant experience in loan closing or transaction management within financial services, with a strong preference for affordable housing finance.
  • Demonstrated expertise in real estate and construction finance, affordable housing finance, including a thorough understanding of Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), tax-exempt bonds, and other subsidy programs.
  • Knowledge of deal structure and familiarity with internal business systems (such as DealTRAX, Client Portal)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook). Tableau or visualization tool familiarity is a plus.
• Skills:
  • Proven ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously under tight deadlines and prioritize effectively with minimal management follow-up.
  • Exceptional organizational skills, keen attention to detail, and developed analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and client relationship skills, with the ability to effectively interact with all levels of internal and external stakeholders.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team in a fast-paced, continuously changing environment where priorities are frequently shifting.
  • Understanding and awareness of appropriate corporate and regulatory policies in relation to lending.

Job Family Group

Risk Management

Job Family

Credit Risk

Time Type

Full time

Primary Location

Tampa Florida United States

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range

$87,280.00 - $130,920.00

Anticipated Posting Close Date

Oct 22, 2026

Employee Benefits

• In addition to salary, Citi's offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards.
• Medical, dental & vision coverage
• 401(k)
• Life, accident, and disability insurance
• Wellness programs
• Paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation)
• Paid time off packages, including unplanned time off (sick leave)
• Paid time off packages, including paid holidays

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Most Relevant Skills

Analytical Thinking, Credible Challenge, Financial Analysis, Governance, Policy, Procedure, and Regulation, Risk Management Lifecycle.

Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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