Senior Director – Preservation

Catholic Charities Community Services

Senior Director overseeing investment platform integrating real estate execution with mission-driven strategies. Leading financial engineering for high-impact transactions in affordable housing development.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $165,000 - $185,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in real estate finance and investment strategies, with a strong ability to build financial models and lead complex transactions. Committed to mission-driven housing solutions and adept at navigating regulatory frameworks in New York City.

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Real Estate FinanceFinancial ModelingInvestment AnalysisAffordable Housing DevelopmentRegulatory Compliance

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Hard Skills

Financial EngineeringEquity Stacks StructuringDebt Stacks EngineeringAcquisition Pro Forma DevelopmentData Synthesis for Growth Strategies

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationIndependent OperationFast-Paced Environment Adaptability

Industry Keywords

Limited Partner InterestsGeneral Partner InterestsInvestment MemosBoard-Level Strategic AnalysisNYC Regulatory Agreements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and lead a scalable investment platform that integrates disciplined real estate execution with a mission-driven, faith-based, and social-services mandate.
Oversee the end-to-end investment lifecycle—from structuring complex equity stacks involving internal capital, co-GPs, and institutional endowments, to delivering board-level strategic analysis.
Serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and institutionalize due diligence workflows.
Lead the financial engineering of high-impact transactions.
Synthesize data to inform long-term growth strategies ensuring every acquisition is capitalized to optimize social and financial returns.
Identify and negotiate the acquisition of Limited Partner (LP) and General Partner (GP) interests from exiting entities.
Engineer complex equity and debt stacks to scale the acquisition platform.
Execute buyouts utilizing creative deal structures leveraging strategic tax advantages.
Author high-level investment memos and strategic analysis for the Catholic Homes Board.
Oversee the development of sophisticated acquisition pro formas and evaluate Year 15 transitions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Finance, Urban Planning, or a related field.
Ability to build dynamic financial models from scratch.
Understanding of real estate finance fundamentals.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment with limited supervision.
Commitment to the mission of providing high-quality housing for low-income New Yorkers.
5-7 years of experience in affordable housing development or real estate finance (preferred).
Familiarity with NYC specific agencies and regulatory agreements (preferred).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package through Catholic Charities, including health, dental, and vision.
Vacation: 4 weeks of paid vacation annually, plus holidays.