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1675 Broadway, Denver Colorado
Relationship Manager, Community Development Lending & Investment
Location: East Region, Mid Atlantic or Southeast Location
About the Business
KeyBank is committed to growing their established National Affordable Housing Platform through their Community Development Lending & Investment group (“CDLI”). CDLI’s mission is to help clients and communities thrive by providing capital solutions for affordable housing and community development projects nationally. As the nation’s #2 affordable housing capital providers, CDLI offers one-stop-shop capabilities that bring together balance sheet lending, equity/investment and permanent loan offerings and other unique capital solutions. Non-profit and for-profit affordable housing owner-operators and developers seeking to build, acquire and preserve affordable housing can leverage CDLI’s broad, fully integrated platform, including solutions such as: construction; acquisition; bridge-to-re-syndication and preservation loans; lines of credit; various permanent loan executions including Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, FHA/HUD and bonds; and equity investments for low-income housing projects, especially Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) financing. With a national presence and an experienced team of more than 100 professionals serving clients coast to coast, CDLI delivers deep product and solution expertise to help local affordable housing and economic development projects succeed.
About the Job
This is a great opportunity for an experienced Relationship Manager who is assertive, possesses a strong initiative and works well collaboratively to drive innovative and complex balance sheet loans and permanent debt production with a primary focus on the affordable housing industry. He/she will be responsible for pursuing and coordinating the delivery of community development/affordable housing financing and various banking products and services to clients and prospects. The Relationship Manager will own all aspects of originating affordable housing financing opportunities in their assigned territory. Other responsibilities include identifying and keeping in regular contact with high profile clients and prospects throughout the assigned territory, ensuring that products and services are delivered in a quality manner and in accordance with the Bank’s goal of a high level of service. Acting as a trusted advisor to both current clients and future relationships. Actively participating in Industry conferences/workshops and serving on community-based boards and committees to represent Key within the market.
Essential Job Functions
- Maintain relationships with high profile clients and prospects, organizations and agencies involved in the affordable housing industry
- Originates affordable housing multi-family capital transactions with both existing and new clients
- Negotiate, secure and structure transactions to ensure that the projects meet the appropriate risk profile of KeyBank
- Create an approach to cross-sell all aspects of financial solutions and bank products to clients
- Work collaboratively with an expert sales team to tailor enterprise-wide solutions for clients
- Work with a team to obtain and analyze due diligence items including Sponsor financials, project budgets and proformas, tax credit documentation
- Coordinate underwriting and closing process with client, internal partners, counsel, etc. with a focus on client experience
- Partner effectively with Credit Officers and underwriting team in connection with credit decisioning and closing and funding risk mitigation
- Work collaboratively within the organization to maintain appropriate credit profile for new and existing loans
- Work to ensure CRA needs of Key are exceeded in targeted markets
- Ensure Keys moderate risk profile is met in all activities that the Relationship Manager is responsible for
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree (in related field) with experience in low income / affordable housing lending and investment industry, or commercial real estate lending with demonstrated credit acumen.
- Experience implementing creative selling and innovative problem-solving techniques.
- Proven ability to drive a business development effort individually and as a part of a team.
- Proven ability to work with a wide range of clients, including for-profit and non-profit developers and housing authorities of all sizes and varying levels of sophistication.
- Proven experience and broad understanding of multifamily lending, LIHTC investments, tax exempt bond financing and other government loan programs for housing development and other non-traditional investment products and programs.
- Demonstrated sensitivity to the financial needs of low-to-moderate income individuals/communities and the developers and non-profit partners that serve them.
- Demonstrated proficiency in executing a disciplined sales process. Strong knowledge of financial markets. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Understanding of Community Reinvestment Act and other related regulatory and community impact programs.
Preferred Qualifications
- 5-10 years' experience lending in the low income / affordable housing industry, or commercial real estate lending with demonstrated credit acumen.
- Recognition as an affordable housing and/or community development industry expert.
- Strong knowledge of real estate fundamentals and underwriting as well as sales training and/or skills. Ability to travel throughout territory to support the assigned client base and business development prospects.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
This position is eligible to earn a base salary in the range of $96,000.00 - $181,000.00 annually. Placement within the pay range may differ based upon various factors, including but not limited to skills, experience and geographic location. Compensation for this role also includes eligibility for incentive compensation which may include production, commission, and/or discretionary incentives.
Key has implemented an approach to employee workspaces which prioritizes in-office presence, while providing flexible options in circumstances where roles can be performed effectively in a mobile environment.
Job Posting Expiration Date: 11/30/2026
KeyCorp is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to sustaining an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Qualified individuals with disabilities or disabled veterans who are unable or limited in their ability to apply on this site may request reasonable accommodations by emailing HR_Compliance@keybank.com.
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1675 Broadway, Denver Colorado
Relationship Manager, Community Development Lending & Investment
Location: East Region, Mid Atlantic or Southeast Location
About the Business
KeyBank is committed to growing their established National Affordable Housing Platform through their Community Development Lending & Investment group (“CDLI”). CDLI’s mission is to help clients and communities thrive by providing capital solutions for affordable housing and community development projects nationally. As the nation’s #2 affordable housing capital providers, CDLI offers one-stop-shop capabilities that bring together balance sheet lending, equity/investment and permanent loan offerings and other unique capital solutions. Non-profit and for-profit affordable housing owner-operators and developers seeking to build, acquire and preserve affordable housing can leverage CDLI’s broad, fully integrated platform, including solutions such as: construction; acquisition; bridge-to-re-syndication and preservation loans; lines of credit; various permanent loan executions including Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, FHA/HUD and bonds; and equity investments for low-income housing projects, especially Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) financing. With a national presence and an experienced team of more than 100 professionals serving clients coast to coast, CDLI delivers deep product and solution expertise to help local affordable housing and economic development projects succeed.
About the Job
This is a great opportunity for an experienced Relationship Manager who is assertive, possesses a strong initiative and works well collaboratively to drive innovative and complex balance sheet loans and permanent debt production with a primary focus on the affordable housing industry. He/she will be responsible for pursuing and coordinating the delivery of community development/affordable housing financing and various banking products and services to clients and prospects. The Relationship Manager will own all aspects of originating affordable housing financing opportunities in their assigned territory. Other responsibilities include identifying and keeping in regular contact with high profile clients and prospects throughout the assigned territory, ensuring that products and services are delivered in a quality manner and in accordance with the Bank’s goal of a high level of service. Acting as a trusted advisor to both current clients and future relationships. Actively participating in Industry conferences/workshops and serving on community-based boards and committees to represent Key within the market.
Essential Job Functions
- Maintain relationships with high profile clients and prospects, organizations and agencies involved in the affordable housing industry
- Originates affordable housing multi-family capital transactions with both existing and new clients
- Negotiate, secure and structure transactions to ensure that the projects meet the appropriate risk profile of KeyBank
- Create an approach to cross-sell all aspects of financial solutions and bank products to clients
- Work collaboratively with an expert sales team to tailor enterprise-wide solutions for clients
- Work with a team to obtain and analyze due diligence items including Sponsor financials, project budgets and proformas, tax credit documentation
- Coordinate underwriting and closing process with client, internal partners, counsel, etc. with a focus on client experience
- Partner effectively with Credit Officers and underwriting team in connection with credit decisioning and closing and funding risk mitigation
- Work collaboratively within the organization to maintain appropriate credit profile for new and existing loans
- Work to ensure CRA needs of Key are exceeded in targeted markets
- Ensure Keys moderate risk profile is met in all activities that the Relationship Manager is responsible for
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree (in related field) with experience in low income / affordable housing lending and investment industry, or commercial real estate lending with demonstrated credit acumen.
- Experience implementing creative selling and innovative problem-solving techniques.
- Proven ability to drive a business development effort individually and as a part of a team.
- Proven ability to work with a wide range of clients, including for-profit and non-profit developers and housing authorities of all sizes and varying levels of sophistication.
- Proven experience and broad understanding of multifamily lending, LIHTC investments, tax exempt bond financing and other government loan programs for housing development and other non-traditional investment products and programs.
- Demonstrated sensitivity to the financial needs of low-to-moderate income individuals/communities and the developers and non-profit partners that serve them.
- Demonstrated proficiency in executing a disciplined sales process. Strong knowledge of financial markets. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Understanding of Community Reinvestment Act and other related regulatory and community impact programs.
Preferred Qualifications
- 5-10 years' experience lending in the low income / affordable housing industry, or commercial real estate lending with demonstrated credit acumen.
- Recognition as an affordable housing and/or community development industry expert.
- Strong knowledge of real estate fundamentals and underwriting as well as sales training and/or skills. Ability to travel throughout territory to support the assigned client base and business development prospects.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
This position is eligible to earn a base salary in the range of $96,000.00 - $181,000.00 annually. Placement within the pay range may differ based upon various factors, including but not limited to skills, experience and geographic location. Compensation for this role also includes eligibility for incentive compensation which may include production, commission, and/or discretionary incentives.
Key has implemented an approach to employee workspaces which prioritizes in-office presence, while providing flexible options in circumstances where roles can be performed effectively in a mobile environment.
Job Posting Expiration Date: 11/30/2026
KeyCorp is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to sustaining an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Qualified individuals with disabilities or disabled veterans who are unable or limited in their ability to apply on this site may request reasonable accommodations by emailing HR_Compliance@keybank.com.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Community Development Manager
Document progressive leadership across community initiatives
PERM requires your employer to demonstrate you meet the minimum requirements stated in the job ad. Compile documentation showing progressive responsibility in community planning, grant management, or stakeholder engagement so your credentials align precisely with the posted position.
Look up prevailing wages before salary negotiations
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for Community Development Manager in your target metro. Run the OFLC Wage Search using SOC code 11-9199 before accepting an offer, so you know the wage floor your employer is legally required to meet.
Find green card sponsors using Migrate Mate
Target employers with active PERM filing history for community development roles. Migrate Mate lists employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship records, so you can focus your applications on organizations that have already sponsored workers in this occupation.
Prioritize government agencies and CDFIs as sponsors
Municipal housing authorities, community development financial institutions, and federally funded nonprofits file PERM petitions regularly for this role. These organizations have HR infrastructure experienced with DOL recruitment requirements, reducing the risk the labor certification stalls mid-process.
Get your I-140 approved before switching employers
Once your I-140 is approved and your I-485 has been pending at least 180 days, AC21 portability lets you move to a new employer in the same or similar occupation without losing your priority date. Plan any employer transitions around these USCIS milestones.
Review the O*NET profile before PERM recruitment begins
Your employer's PERM job description must accurately reflect the actual duties of a Community Development Manager. Cross-check the O*NET occupation profile for this role so the minimum requirements stated in recruitment ads match what DOL expects for the position.
Green Card Community Development Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Community Development Manager role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Community Development Manager positions typically qualify under EB-2 if the role requires an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience in community planning, housing finance, or economic development. EB-3 applies when a bachelor's degree meets the minimum requirements. Your employer's HR team and immigration counsel will determine which category fits the specific job description used in the PERM filing.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Green card sponsorship through PERM is permanent: the employer files a labor certification with DOL, then an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS, and you eventually adjust status or complete consular processing for lawful permanent residence. H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status requiring renewal. PERM also includes a formal recruitment test to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers applied, a step the H-1B process does not require. Per-country priority date backlogs can extend total wait times significantly for nationals of high-demand countries.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for this occupation?
PERM requires your employer to conduct a formal recruitment campaign, including job postings, newspaper ads, and internal notices, to demonstrate no minimally qualified U.S. workers applied for the role. DOL also requires a prevailing wage determination using the OFLC Wage Search before recruitment begins. If recruitment results support the application, DOL certifies the PERM, allowing the employer to file the I-140 petition with USCIS.
How do I find employers who sponsor green cards for Community Development Manager roles?
Search for organizations with verified PERM filing history in community development, housing, and economic development sectors. Migrate Mate lists employers with documented employment-based green card sponsorship records, letting you target your applications to organizations that have already navigated the PERM process for roles in this occupation rather than those unfamiliar with sponsorship obligations.
Can I change employers after my green card process has started?
Once your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for at least 180 days and your I-140 has been approved, AC21 portability allows you to move to a new employer in the same or a substantially similar occupation without restarting the process. Your priority date from an approved I-140 can also transfer to a new employer's petition, preserving your place in the queue.