Senior Credit Officer, Community Development Finance

Low Income Investment Fund; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Low Income Investment Fund is seeking a Credit Officer in Los Angeles to manage growing credit needs and oversee the Special Attention Loan portfolio. This role requires a minimum of 7 years of experience in credit, lending, or community development finance, with strong skills in structuring transactions and managing multiple stakeholders. Duties include guiding underwriting and loan approval processes and leading the Asset Management Team. Commitment to community development work and the ability to analyze nonprofit financials are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in credit, lending, and/or community development finance.
• Proven track record in community development real‑estate credit and relationship management.
• Experience working within low‑income communities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support the growing credit needs of the Low Income Investment Fund.
• Work with staff to structure and underwrite transactions.
• Oversee the management of the Special Attention Loan portfolio.

Skills

Strong lending/credit skills

Experience in real estate‑based lending

Strong organizing and time‑management skills

Proficiency in analyzing financials of nonprofit organizations

Ability to work with multiple stakeholders

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Urban Planning, Business Administration, Finance

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite Programs

nCino

Salesforce

Job description

The Low Income Investment Fund is seeking a Credit Officer in Los Angeles to manage growing credit needs and oversee the Special Attention Loan portfolio. This role requires a minimum of 7 years of experience in credit, lending, or community development finance, with strong skills in structuring transactions and managing multiple stakeholders. Duties include guiding underwriting and loan approval processes and leading the Asset Management Team. Commitment to community development work and the ability to analyze nonprofit financials are essential.