Director, Lending & Relationship Management

NATIONAL COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT COALITION INC seeks a Director, Lending & Relationship Management for its Community Development Fund. This role leads strategy and operations for mission-driven lending that expands fair access to credit in underserved communities. The Director will manage partner relationships with banks, CDFIs, and community organizations; oversee pipeline development, underwriting, and portfolio performance; and design equitable lending products. Working in a collaborative, data-informed culture, this position aligns lending with NCRC's research and advocacy to advance racial and economic justice nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy and operations for the Community Development Fund's lending and relationship management functions

• Develop and manage relationships with CDFIs, banks, community groups, and other capital partners

• Oversee loan pipeline development, underwriting standards, and portfolio performance

• Design and implement lending products that expand fair access to credit in underserved communities

• Collaborate with policy, research, and program teams to align lending with NCRC's advocacy goals

• Manage team performance, budgets, and reporting to internal and external stakeholders

• Ensure compliance with lending regulations, risk management policies, and funder requirements

• Represent NCRC in external meetings, conferences, and partnerships related to community development finance Required Skills

• Community development finance

• Commercial or small business lending

• Credit analysis and underwriting

• Loan portfolio management

• Financial modeling and forecasting

• Relationship management and stakeholder engagement

• Knowledge of fair lending and CRA regulations

• Program and project management

• Data analysis and impact reporting

• Team leadership and staff development