Senior Analyst, Affordable Housing

Jobtailor; Illinois; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a finance professional to support transaction structuring and financial modeling for affordable housing deals. You will assist in securing debt, equity, and other financing sources for transactions, and help with LIHTC, HOME, FHLB, and HUD funding strategies while preparing accurate applications and supporting documentation.

The role requires strong MS Office skills, especially Excel and Word, excellent written and spoken communication, and a commitment to delivering

Qualifications

• 4-year degree required.
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience.
• 3+ years of experience in financial modeling and/or LIHTC applications.
• Experience with LIHTC, HOME, FHLB, and HUD funding sources preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Ability to prepare applications and supporting documentation with accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to exceptional client service and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Support transaction structuring and financial modeling.
• Assist in securing debt, equity, and other financing sources for transactions.
• Assist with acquisition, preservation, disposition, recapitalization, and portfolio strategy assignments.
• Research industry and technical topics, compile data, and present actionable findings.
• Provide consulting support to help clients achieve strategic, financial, and operational objectives.

Skills

Financial modeling

Communication

Research

Client service

Education

4-year degree

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Responsibilities

• Support transaction structuring and financial modeling
• Assist in securing debt, equity, and other financing sources for transactions
• Assist with acquisition, preservation, disposition, recapitalization, and portfolio strategy assignments
• Research industry and technical topics, compile relevant data, and present clear, actionable findings
• Provide consulting support to help clients achieve strategic, financial, and operational objectives

Requirements

• 4‑year degree
• 3 years professional experience
• 3+ years of experience in financial modeling and/or low income housing tax credit (LIHTC) applications
• Experience with affordable housing funding sources, including LIHTC, HOME, FHLB, and HUD programs, strongly preferred
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel and Word
• Ability to prepare applications, supporting documentation, and other detail‑oriented client deliverables with accuracy and care
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated commitment to exceptional client service and continuous learning