Affordable Housing Originator – US Public Finance and Solutions

Deutsche Bank

Director of Affordable Housing Originations at Deutsche Bank responsible for sourcing, structuring, and closing affordable housing transactions. Leading the team in executing high-quality debt opportunities within the public finance sector.

Posted 5/3/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $190,000 - $300,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Originate a robust pipeline of affordable housing debt
Lead deal strategy and structuring end to end: terms, covenants, collateral, intercreditor mechanics, craft and negotiate term sheets
Own credit fundamentals (LTV, DSCR, operating pro forma, stress cases) and champion sound underwriting assumptions throughout diligence and credit approval
Execute tax exempt private placement bond transactions (construction and perm), coordinating borrower, issuer, trustee, and bond counsel
Drive credit memo preparation and credit presentations, articulating risks, mitigants, and market comps; ensure transparent escalation of key issues
Partner cross functionally with Underwriting, Portfolio/Asset Management, Legal/Closing, Desk, and Servicing to deliver on time, no surprises closings
Mentor junior team members on origination best practices and structuring as production scales
Represent the platform at industry events, panels, and HFA outreach to expand brand visibility and origination coverage
Ensure ongoing communication on all aspects of the loan process with key stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

7-10+ years in affordable housing finance focused on originations with a consistent record of closed transactions
Ability to take ownership for loan transactions and manage workload with minimal supervision
Thorough product knowledge of Affordable Housing and LIHTC financing; significant experience structuring tax-exempt financing
Credit/investment analysis proficiency (development budgets, sources/uses, lease up/operating pro formas, guarantor analysis, sensitivity cases) and strong memo writing

Benefits

Comp & perks

A diverse and inclusive environment that embraces change, innovation, and collaboration
A hybrid working model, allowing for in-office / work from home flexibility
Generous vacation, personal and volunteer days
Employee Resource Groups support an inclusive workplace for everyone and promote community engagement
Competitive compensation packages including health and wellbeing benefits, retirement savings plans, parental leave, and family building benefits
Educational resources, matching gift, and volunteer programs

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Hard Skills & Tools

affordable housing financetax exempt private placement bond transactionscredit analysisinvestment analysisstructuring tax-exempt financingLTVDSCRoperating pro formamemo writingdeal structuring

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringcommunicationownershipcollaborationstrategic thinkingproblem solvingnegotiationpresentation skillsstakeholder management