Community Development Manager

• Develop and maintain relationships with community-based organizations (CBOs), to include CDFI groups, in the bank's assessment areas (AAs)
• Evaluate the capacity of a CBOs/CDFIs to perform financially and in their capacity to impact locally defined needs
• Recommend approval of loans and investments to CDFI's or other CBOs that meet internal standards
• Advocate for low- and moderate-income (LMI) borrowers and provide technical assistance for the identification and development of down payment, closing cost, or other homebuyer products
• Provide program support for NMTC, LIHTC, HTC, SBIC, and other community development financing structures that help the bank outperform peer banks in our AAs
• Research and recommend investments in economic development (ED) groups that can be leveraged to gain greater access to highly visible community ED initiatives
• Research and advocate for the creation of innovative and sometimes complex projects, such as the creation of a bank-owned CDC or the participation in projects that involve multiple layers of financing
• Interact with local/state/national trade groups to stay current on CD trends
• Positively represent FNBT at conferences, etc., increasing visibility in our AAs
• Recommend community partnerships and grant requests to the CRA Committee
• Refer program sponsorship, board, and volunteer involvement opportunities to CRA Committee, ensuring that opportunities are responsive and impactful, and innovative/complex, when appropriate
• Provide reports to the Chief CRA Officer and CRA Committee on loans and investments
• Oversee CRA Academy training program and cohorts
• Regular and predictable attendance and punctuality
• Travel as necessary (up to 50%)
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a sitting or standing in stationary position for extended periods of time
• Operate a computer and other office machinery for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 25 pounds

FNBT is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements:

• At least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Bachelor's Degree in a business-related field
• Minimum of three years' experience in selling financial products, to include lending
• Knowledge of Community Development Lending
• Familiarity with CDC - Community Development Corporation, CDFI - Community Development Financial Institution, SBIC - Small Business Investment Company, NMTC - New Markets Tax Credits, LIHTC - Low Income Housing Tax Credits, and HTC - Historical Tax Credits
• Prior underwriting experience, including understanding business financial statements, is highly preferred
• Prior investment product experience is highly preferred
• Must be an extremely self-motivated team player
• Must have excellent communication skills, verbal and written
• Must maintain confidentiality of customer information
• Must successfully pass background investigation and drug screen according to company policy
• Must be able to get along with co-workers and work effectively in a team environment