Investor Relations Manager

Community Affordable Housing Equity Corporation; 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 drive equity capital for affordable housing initiatives. This role involves managing communications, conducting market research, and ensuring investor satisfaction through regular updates and insights. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of the low-income housing tax credit program and have a proven track record in relationship management. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to community revitalization and enjoy a hybrid work environment, professional growth opportunities, and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in low-income housing tax credits and capital markets.
• Strong knowledge of the LIHTC Program and investment banking.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with investors and provide regular updates.
• Conduct market research and originate new investor relationships.

Skills

Investor Relationship Management

Market Research

Communications Management

Capital Markets Knowledge

Interpersonal Skills

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:

1. Relationship management
2. Communications management
3. Originations
4. 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 their 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.

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.