Senior Originator

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Real Estate, Economics, Business, or related field from an accredited college or university; Master’s degree preferred

Minimum 5–10 years of experience in affordable housing finance, commercial real estate lending, banking, or community development finance, with demonstrated experience sourcing and executing real estate transactions

Experience working with affordable housing capital stacks, including familiarity with LIHTC structures and other public subsidy sources; experience with agency financing (Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae) preferred

Strong understanding of real estate finance fundamentals, including project feasibility, valuation, market analysis, and capital structuring

Ability to review and evaluate financial models and underwriting analyses, with proficiency in Excel and financial projections

Demonstrated experience managing multiple transactions simultaneously and advancing deals from initial sourcing through closing

LISC provides a competitive salary ($93,362-$116,703) and excellent fringe benefits for this position.

*Actual salaries may be based on several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's skill set, experience, education, work location and other qualifications.

Our benefits include:

Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage

: Comprehensive health plans for you and your family's well-being;

Disability Insurance:

LISC Fund Management (LFM) seeks an experienced and collaborative professional to serve as

Senior Originator

. This role is responsible for sourcing, structuring, and advancing mission-driven real estate investments across LFM’s place-based and national funds, with a primary focus on affordable housing transactions.

Reporting to the Senior Director, Fund Investments, the Senior Originator leads origination efforts in designated markets and funds, including the Cleveland Housing Investment Fund, the National Strategic Investment Impact Fund (NSIIF), and future place-based vehicles. The position is accountable for developing and maintaining a strong pipeline of transactions and managing deals from initial sourcing through intake, credit committee approval, closing, and transition to asset management.

The Senior Originator works closely with underwriting, construction, asset management, fund management, and investor relations to ensure transactions are structured appropriately and executed efficiently. While supported by dedicated underwriting staff, the role requires the ability to evaluate financial analysis, assess credit considerations, and contribute meaningfully to investment committee discussions.

This position requires a self-directed professional who can manage multiple transactions simultaneously, cultivate relationships across markets, and contribute to market development through outreach, conference participation, and partner engagement. The Senior Originator plays a key role in advancing LFM’s investment strategy and supporting annual origination goals across its affordable housing and community development portfolio.