CRA Finance & Community Development Director

BankUnited, N. A.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 170,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

BankUnited, N. A. is seeking a Director of CRA Finance & Community Development to lead and strategize community development finance initiatives, including LIHTC, affordable housing, and CRA lending.

The role oversees Community Development Officers, drives partnerships with nonprofits and government entities, and reports on CRA performance with senior stakeholders. The role collaborates across Investment, Credit, and Lending teams to structure CRA-eligible transactions, manage grants, and deliver

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• 4 - 6 years experience with LIHTC, HUD and affordable housing preferred.
• Strong understanding of Low Income Housing Tax credits and Affordable Housing.
• Knowledge and/or interest in New Markets Credits, Solar, Historic.
• Ability to work independently; self-starter, pro-active.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Serves as subject matter expert for Community Development Finance, leading strategy and execution across CRA qualified lending, investments, and services.
• Leads Community Development Finance initiatives, including affordable housing, CRA lending, and structured investments.
• Manages and develops Community Development Officers, with emphasis on CRA service activities, outreach effectiveness, and documentation of CRA qualified hours.
• Partners with the CRA Officer to support CRA performance context, including development, documentation, and tracking of community development goals.
• Represents the Bank in meetings with nonprofit organizations, community groups, developers, and public sector partners.

Skills

LIHTC

Affordable housing

New Markets Credits

Solar

Historic

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

BankUnited, N. A. is seeking a Director of CRA Finance & Community Development to lead and strategize community development finance initiatives, including LIHTC, affordable housing, and CRA lending.

The role oversees Community Development Officers, drives partnerships with nonprofits and government entities, and reports on CRA performance with senior stakeholders. The role collaborates across Investment, Credit, and Lending teams to structure CRA-eligible transactions, manage grants, and deliver