Investor Relations Manager

CAHEC; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Investor Relations Manager to enhance relationships with investors and manage communications. This role is pivotal in understanding investor goals, providing updates on fund statuses, and originating new relationships. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement, allowing for flexibility while ensuring collaboration within a supportive team environment. If you have a strong background in low-income housing tax credits, investment banking, and excellent interpersonal skills, this opportunity is perfect for you to make a meaningful impact in affordable housing initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in low-income housing tax credits or capital markets.
• Strong knowledge of investment banking and real estate evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with new and ongoing investors.
• Provide updates on fund status and assist in the offering process.
• Collect and analyze market intelligence on investors.

Skills

Investor Relations

Relationship Management

Market Research

Communication Skills

Knowledge of LIHTC Program

Investment Banking Understanding

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance

Bachelor’s Degree in Economics

Bachelor’s Degree in Real Estate

Job description

CAHEC is a leading community investment company specializing in tax credit syndication (equity and debt), preservation, general partnerships, property management, and charitable initiatives through the mid-Atlantic and South.

Community Affordable Housing Equity Corporation (CAHEC) is currently seeking candidates for an Investor Relations Manager. CAHEC is a non-profit tax-credit syndicator based in Raleigh, NC that helps develop and foster healthy neighborhoods by raising equity capital and investing in affordable rental housing and community revitalization. Our portfolio comprises over 800 assets in twelve states. CAHEC also invests in the people living in the properties we help finance through innovative enrichment opportunities called Community Investments.

The Investor Relations Manager is responsible for (i) relationship management, (ii) communications management, (iii) originations, and (iv) market research. The employment classification for this position is exempt.

Some Specific Functions Include

• Serve as the primary relationship manager for designated new and ongoing investors.
• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of investors’ goals, priorities and strategies.
• Provide notice to investors of changes that have the potential to affect its investment.
• Provide regular updates to investors on fund timing, status of legal reviews and closing.
• Assist with fund offering process, including due diligence and closing.
• Originate new investor relationships for both multi and proprietary fund channels.
• Collect, analyze and report market intelligence on current and prospective investors.

Education Requirement

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, economics, real estate; or an equivalent combination of education and comparable work experience.

Work Experience

Minimum five (5) years progressively responsible work experience in low-income housing tax credits, real estate, capital markets or affordable housing, preferably in a relationship management or origination role.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Strong knowledge of the LIHTC Program including Section 42 of the Internal Revenue Code. Possess an understanding of investment banking via capital markets, securities analysis, mergers or acquisitions, commercial lending, real estate investments and evaluation, or investment modeling. Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills, particularly for obtaining, organizing and accurately conveying information pertaining to fund and portfolio performance, marketing, negotiating, and other tax credit matters to internal and external stakeholders. Demonstrate an ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships and an ability to manage multiple, concurrent priorities and easily adapt to constantly changing priorities to meet established timetables.

Work Environment

This position is based out of CAHEC’s corporate office in Raleigh, NC, which is an accessible, ergonomically equipped office environment. We are currently offering a Hybrid work arrangement requiring all employees to be on-site a minimum of four days a month. Sometime in 2025 we will be requiring all employees to return on-site a minimum of three days a week. Additional duties and responsibilities require traveling to various locations to meet with partners or attend industry related events. Professional training and continuing education opportunities may also require the employee to travel to and from conference and meeting locations. Travel, typically by either commercial airline or automobile, is required for at least 20% of this position.

Compensation and Benefits

CAHEC is an equal-opportunity employer that offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Strategy/Planning and Information Technology