Transamerica

Managing Director, LIHTC Community Investments - Aegon AM

Transamerica$225K — $270K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Undergraduate or graduate degree in finance, accounting, mathematics, real estate, business, or economics.
  • 10+ years of experience focusing on acquisitions and underwriting in real estate, ideally within financial institutions or LIHTC syndicators.
  • Established client book or industry recognition to attract developers to Aegon.
  • Expertise in underwriting, negotiation, and presentations.
  • Demonstrated leadership and management abilities.
  • Robust communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
  • Proficient in Excel for financial modeling of tax credit transactions.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the LIHTC Production team and oversee Production Officers.
  • Drive collaboration within the LIHTC leadership team for effective communication and alignment.
  • Screen new business opportunities and advise on transaction recommendations.
  • Review and approve Investment Committee Packages and Letters of Intent.
  • Train and mentor staff to enhance team capabilities.
  • Monitor market conditions affecting LIHTC transactions.
  • Generate new business opportunities with developers in the LIHTC sector.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive pension plan and 401k matching.
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
  • Multiple insurance options including medical, dental, and vision.
  • Generous paid time-off policy starting at 160 hours annually.
  • Holistic wellness program and parental leave support.
Full Job Description
Job Description Summary
Position Overview:

As the Managing Director, you will manage the LIHTC Production team, which is responsible for originating, underwriting and closing Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) transactions. This position will manage internal support from other Aegon departments including legal, tax credit asset management, investor relations, accounting, and engineering. The Managing Director will be relied upon to execute the LIHTC acquisition strategy, oversee the underwriting process, provide technical expertise and make sound investment recommendations. The Managing Director will be expected to develop new business opportunities with new and existing developers accounting for 25-30% of the Community Investments production goal annually. This position may be called upon to interact with investors as necessary.

Job Description

Responsibilities:
  • Manage the LIHTC Production team, including oversight of Production Officers and the underwriting team.
  • Collaborate with LIHTC leadership team to drive communication, alignment, and unity across the LIHTC platform; foster a culture of constructive feedback, creative problem-solving, continuous improvement, and enthusiasm for change.
  • Screen new opportunities and collaborate with Production Officers to make recommendations to Investor Relations and Head of LIHTC on which transactions to pursue.
  • Review and approve Investment Committee Packages and Letters of Intent.
  • Train and develop new and existing staff.
  • Monitor LIHTC market conditions, including pricing and legislative updates.
  • Collaborate with LIHTC Asset Management as needed on new and existing investments.
  • Originate and facilitate new business opportunities with Low Income Housing Tax Credits developers.
  • Ability to interface with senior management, investment committee, investor relations, legal, tax credit asset management, and other lines of business as necessary.
  • Work with legal throughout the lifecycle of each transaction to successfully construct and negotiate LOIs, term sheets, partnership agreements, and other partnership closing documents as required.
  • Extend the platform by opening new markets, leading new initiatives and/or launching new products that will ultimately become a part of Aegon's standard offerings.
  • Effective leadership and management of team level and ministerial duties. This includes development, mentoring, and setting objectives for meeting department goals.


Required Qualifications:
  • Undergraduate or graduate degree with an emphasis in finance, accounting, mathematics, real estate, business and/or economics
  • Ten (10) years of work experience in real estate with a focus on acquisitions and underwriting, preferably with a financial institution or a low-income housing tax credit syndicator.
  • An existing book of clients and/or industry recognition to attract new developers to Aegon.
  • Seasoned expert in underwriting and production, negotiation skills, presentation skills.
  • Effective leadership and management skills.
  • Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
  • Proficiency in Excel (financial modeling of tax credit transactions) is required in order to perform and/or manage the financial analysis and preliminary underwriting of each transaction.
  • The ability to exercise independent judgment working successfully within a team-oriented environment.
  • Strong investment acumen, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to work under minimal supervision in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.


**Please note that the compensation information that follows is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to applicable pay transparency and compensation posting laws. It is estimated based on what a successful candidate might be paid in certain Company locations.**

The salary for this position generally ranges between $225,000 - $270,000 annually. This range is an estimate, based on potential qualifications and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law.

Additionally, the position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan / Individual Performance and is at the Company's discretion.

For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both the personal and financial well-being of our employees.

Compensation Benefits:
  • Competitive Pay
  • Bonus for Eligible Employees


Benefits Package:
  • Pension Plan
  • 401k Match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Disability Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Employee Discounts
  • Career Training & Development Opportunities


Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits:
  • Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service
  • Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays)
  • Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars
  • Parental Leave - fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • College Coach Program
  • Back-Up Care Program
  • PTO for Volunteer Hours
  • Employee Matching Gifts Program
  • Employee Resource Groups
  • Inclusion and Diversity Programs
  • Employee Recognition Program
  • Referral Bonus Programs


Job and compensation levels depend upon an applicant's qualifications including the extent of candidate's relevant experience and other job-related factors and will be determined by hiring supervisors/managers and HR.

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About Transamerica

The Transamerica Corporation is an American holding company for various life insurance companies and investment firms operating primarily in the United States, offering life and supplemental health insurance, investments, and retirement services. The company has major offices located in Baltimore, Maryland; Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Denver, Colorado; Norwood, Massachusetts; Exton, Pennsylvania; Harrison, New York; Johns Creek, Georgia; Plano, Texas; and St. Petersburg, Florida. Additional affiliated offices are located throughout the United States. In 1999, it became a subsidiary of Aegon, a European financial services company headquartered in The Hague, Netherlands. Transamerica funds the Transamerica Institute, a nonprofit foundation which comprises the Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies and the Transamerica Center for Health Studies.
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