Compliance Specialist (Lease Up Only)

Description

• Primary contact with applicants. Will perform tasks within Housing Connect 2.0, Affordable Rent Café and Yardi.
• Monitor adherence to all contractual, regulatory, and programmatic obligations for the Willets Point development.
• Maintain current knowledge of changes in housing and development regulations.
• Perform all file qualification functions of a lease-up
• Partner with Compliance team peers, Compliance Admins and others as required to meet lease-up goals and targets.
• Ensure compliance with affordable housing program requirements, including but not limited to HPD, HDC, LIHTC, and other funding sources.
• Maintain detailed and organized records of all compliance activities, approvals, and correspondence.
• Work with the Compliance Managers to ensure proper screening, income verification, and certification of residents in accordance with program guidelines.
• Prepare, collect, review and submit, certifications, and supporting documentation for various oversight agencies.

Requirements

• Availability to work in-office (5 days a week)
• Experience preparing compliance reports, audits, and regulatory filings.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; experience with compliance tracking systems preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Urban Planning, Real Estate, Business, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years in compliance, affordable housing, or property management within a real estate development or management environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly.
• Strong working knowledge of affordable housing programs (LIHTC, HUD, HPD, HDC, etc.) and associated compliance requirements.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

Benefits

• Social Wellness: 19+ days of PTO; mental health counseling & resources; fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance; volunteer days and donation matching
• Financial Benefits: Competitive salary and incentive packages; matching 401(k); FSAs and HSA; employer-paid life and AD&D insurance; paid leave & disability programs
• Personalized Health Care: Multiple medical, dental, and vision plan options; Employee Assistance Program
• Career Development: Learning & training programs; tuition & certification reimbursement; internal advancement opportunities

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance