Community CRE Loan Officer & Relationship Manager

100KCrossing; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Disability insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Company-paid life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Technology stipend

Job summary

CDF, a nonprofit community development lender in Greater Cincinnati, is seeking a Loan Officer / Relationship Manager in Cincinnati, OH to originate, evaluate, and structure commercial real estate loans and guide borrowers from lead to closing.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree with 3+ years in community development or CRE lending, strong relationship skills, and comfort with tax credits and affordable housing programs; hybrid work with in-office and remote days is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, real estate, or related field.
• 3+ years in community development, CRE finance, banking, or similar.
• Experience with affordable housing, tax credits, CDFIs, or mission lending preferred.
• Knowledge of NMTC, LIHTC, Historic Tax Credits, and related programs.
• Strong relationship-building with borrowers, developers, and partners.

Responsibilities

• Originate mission-aligned loans by managing a customer base and developing new relationships.
• Guide borrowers through the lending process and communicate loan decisions.
• Underwrite, analyze, and structure loan requests per risk profiles.
• Collaborate with Credit, legal, and banks to finalize loan packages.
• Support construction loan disbursements and portfolio monitoring.

Skills

Relationship building

Sales

Customer service

Time management

Collaboration

Communication

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/finance/real estate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

CDF, a nonprofit community development lender in Greater Cincinnati, is seeking a Loan Officer / Relationship Manager in Cincinnati, OH to originate, evaluate, and structure commercial real estate loans and guide borrowers from lead to closing.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree with 3+ years in community development or CRE lending, strong relationship skills, and comfort with tax credits and affordable housing programs; hybrid work with in-office and remote days is offered.