Community Development Lending Director

Fifth Third Bank

Community Development Lending Director managing LIHTC affordable housing loans at Fifth Third Bank. Focused on business development and client relationships within community development lending.

Posted 7/27/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois, Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $96,500 - $207,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Community Development Real Estate Lending, with a strong understanding of Low Income Housing Tax Credit and New Market Tax Credit programs. Proven ability to manage loan portfolios, underwrite credit requests, and develop client relationships to achieve lending goals.

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Community Development Real Estate LendingLow Income Housing Tax CreditNew Market Tax CreditCommercial Credit TrainingUnderwriting Skills

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Hard Skills

Loan OriginationCredit UnderwritingFinancial StructuringPortfolio ManagementSales Management

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsNegotiation SkillsAnalytical SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal Communication

Industry Keywords

Affordable HousingBankingFinanceComplex Financial TransactionsRevenue Growth

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Originate Community Development Loans primarily for LIHTC affordable housing developments
Manage and monitor the quality of an existing portfolio of affordable housing loans
Achieve assigned CD Lending goals and develop revenue growth through loans and cross-selling bank services
Underwrite credit requests and approve real estate loans within established lending limits
Develop and maintain important client relationships

Requirements

What you’ll need

Undergraduate degree required
Graduate degree preferred
5+ years of experience in Banking, Finance or related field
2+ years of Community Development Real Estate Lending experience and sales management preferred
Strong understanding of Low Income Housing Tax Credit and New Market Tax Credit programs
Formalized commercial credit training or equivalent credit experience required
Ability to structure complex financial situations utilizing tax credits and other incentives
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communications, negotiation and analytical skills
Strong credit training required and underwriting skills preferred
Proven track record of success in originating and closing complex financial transactions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits
Differentiated compensation offerings
Opportunity to participate in an incentive compensation plan