Credit Officer

Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC)

Credit Officer managing loan pipeline and credit review for community development finance. Collaborating with Lending, Finance, and Legal teams to support loan approvals and data integrity.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $88,537 - $110,671 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong financial analysis skills, including the ability to analyze financial statements and project budgets, while effectively managing credit policies and procedures. Collaborates with stakeholders to ensure alignment with community development finance goals and maintains data integrity across loan systems.

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Credit Analysis ExperienceFinancial Statement AnalysisLoan ManagementAttention to DetailInterpersonal Skills

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisCredit Memo ReviewLoan Approval ProcessData Integrity ManagementProject Development Budget Analysis

Soft Skills

Organizational AbilitiesEffective CommunicationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

SalesforceLoan Systems

Industry Keywords

Community Development FinanceGovernment SubsidiesTax Credit ProgramsAffordable Housing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage weekly Credit Committee materials and meetings. This also includes distributing credit packages, serving as secretary for the meetings, and ensuring credit requirements are reflected in the meeting notes and credit memos.
Coordinate and manage the review of loans and amendments approved by the Chief Credit Officer.
Support the review and approval of all loan requests from intake through closing, working closely with Lending, Finance, and Legal staff.
Conduct internal outreach on maturing loans, circulate status updates, and coordinate the review and approval of all amendment requests.
Review final drafts of credit memos and ensure that underwriting requirements have been satisfied and all requested information and analysis has been incorporated in the memos
Prepare loan approval notification letters after loans have been approved at Credit Committee or by the Chief Credit Officer
Ensure the completeness, accuracy and integrity of data entered in Salesforce and other loan systems and that all required approvals for new loans and amendments have been recorded.
Under the supervision of the Senior Credit Officer, review and analyze requests for recoverable grant financing. Collaborate with responsible stakeholders to ensure alignment with organizational priorities and impact goals.
Perform analysis on loan commitments and performance for ad hoc reports to senior management, including periodic reporting to ensure data integrity for LISC’s impact metrics.
Manage and update all credit policies and procedures including an underwriting manual.
Serve as a back-up to the Loan Support Specialist with regards to loan intake management and pipeline analysis.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
Minimum three (3) years of job related credit analysis experience.
Demonstrated interest in a career in community development finance.
Strong financial analysis skills, including ability to analyze financial statements, project development budgets, and project operating pro formas.
Familiarity with government subsidies and tax credit programs supporting affordable housing.
Strong written skills and attention to detail.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively across the LISC network of local and national programs and affiliates.
Good organizational abilities, including ability to work independently and manage multiple assignments simultaneously.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage: Comprehensive health plans for you and your family's well-being;
Disability Insurance: Long-term and short-term coverage for peace of mind;
Retirement Savings: Secure your future with our 401(k) and 403(b) plans;
Generous Holidays: Enjoy ample time off to recharge and celebrate;
Vacation, PTO, and Sick Days: Take advantage of flexible time-off policies to maintain work-life balance;
Tuition Assistance: Pursue your educational goals with support from our tuition assistance program;
Referral Program: Earn rewards for referring qualified candidates to join our team;
Professional Development Opportunities: Grow and advance in your career with access to ongoing training and development programs tailored to your goals.