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Director, Investor Relations

Walker & Dunlop

The Role

Overview

Lead capital raising and fund closing for LIHTC investments, managing investor relations.

Key Responsibilities

  • investor tracking
  • fund closing
  • financial modeling
  • deliverable review
  • investor reporting
  • due diligence

Tasks

-Maintain and update a system to track all WDAE investors’ preferences, needs, and key priorities, including CRA assessment areas, active markets, and recent investments. -Support the closing process for multi-investor and proprietary LIHTC funds, including preparing closing documentation and managing post-closing follow-up. -Collaborate with the financial modeling team to develop customized financial models and benefit schedules that align with investor objectives. -Review investor deliverables to ensure they align with investor preferences, meet industry standards, and reflect modern formatting best practices. -Respond to investor inquiries and daily needs, and prepare tailored investor reports as requested. -Partner with Investor Relations team members to manage fund closing processes, timelines, and deliverables, while identifying opportunities for improvement in existing and future funds. -Coordinate with Investor Relations and project management teams to oversee upper-tier due diligence and deliver high-quality products to investors.

Requirements

  • 8+ years
  • real estate
  • lihtc
  • bachelor’s
  • leadership
  • analytical

What You Bring

-Ability to show ownership of your work, take on challenges, acknowledge growth opportunities, and demonstrate patience when learning new processes. -Excellent presentation and communication skills; able to work effectively with all levels of management in a collaborative environment while demonstrating strong business judgment. -Exceptional analytical, reasoning, and problem-solving skills. -8+ years’ experience in real estate finance and institutional fundraising, preferably with specific experience in Section 42 Low Income Housing Tax Credit Syndication or Multi-Family Housing. -Attendance is generally 8:30 am – 5:30 pm Tuesday through Thursday with the ability to work Monday and Friday remotely -Skilled at building and maintaining strong relationships across all levels of the organization. -Courtesy, respect, and thoughtfulness in teaming with colleagues and other stakeholders. -Strong understanding of the LIHTC program, with the ability to clearly explain complex tax and accounting concepts to prospective investors. -Proven leadership ability, confidence, and executive presence. -Bachelor’s degree in business, real estate, finance, accounting, or equivalent experience.

Benefits

-Pre-tax transit and commuting benefits -Competitive dental and vision benefits -Comprehensive benefit options* that have earned Walker & Dunlop the silver level of the 2022 Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation™, some of which include: -Empowerment and encouragement to give back – volunteer hours and donation matching -The opportunity to join one of Fortune Magazine’s Great Places to Work winners from 2015-2023 -401(k) + match -A robust health and wellness program – earn cash rewards and gain access to resources that -Career development opportunities -Health Savings Account and Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending -Company-paid life, short and long-term disability insurance -Up to 83% subsidized medical payroll deductions -Paid maternity and parental leave, as well as other family paid leave programs

The Company

About Walker & Dunlop

-Provides capital solutions for commercial real estate transactions across multiple sectors. -Diverse portfolio includes financing for residential, industrial, commercial, and mixed-use projects. -Offers capital markets, loan servicing, investment sales, and agency lending services. -Notable projects include financing for major office buildings, residential complexes, and large-scale industrial facilities. -Continuously innovates with technology to enhance financial solutions.

Sector Specialisms

Multifamily

Hospitality

Industrial

Commercial Real Estate

Loan Servicing

Investment Management

Valuation

Advisory Services

Security Clearance

-background checks (including questions on arrests or convictions) will be conducted after a conditional offer is accepted.