Originations Associate Director – LIHTC & Affordable Housing

Walker & Dunlop; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) + match

Pre-tax transit and commuting benefits

Wellness program

Job summary

Walker & Dunlop is seeking an Associate Director for Affordable Equity Production in Denver. The role supports the Origination team in identifying and qualifying LIHTC investments, coordinating due diligence, and preparing investment materials for investors across a designated region.

The position requires a bachelor's degree and 7+ years of LIHTC experience, with strong financial analysis, leadership, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Section 42 LIHTC experience.
• Strong knowledge of affordable housing programs (HUD, Section 8).
• Experience underwriting and structuring LIHTC transactions.

Responsibilities

• Contact external parties to request documentation and conduct initial due diligence review of prospective LIHTC investments.
• Review LIHTC pro formas and evaluate key financial assumptions.
• Prepare Executive Summaries outlining investment merits, risks, and structural considerations.
• Identify underwriting exceptions and recommend mitigants.
• Draft Letters of Intent and assist in preparing responses to RFPS.
• Support the Originations team nationwide in sourcing and advancing new business opportunities.
• Maintain and update the pipeline database with timelines and status reporting.

Skills

Financial analysis

LIHTC knowledge

Real estate finance

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Real Estate/Finance

Tools

Excel

Job description

Walker & Dunlop is seeking an Associate Director for Affordable Equity Production in Denver. The role supports the Origination team in identifying and qualifying LIHTC investments, coordinating due diligence, and preparing investment materials for investors across a designated region.

The position requires a bachelor's degree and 7+ years of LIHTC experience, with strong financial analysis, leadership, and communication skills.