Please direct your responses to: hr@rsfsocialfinance.org<br /><br /> Job Announcement: Underwriting Manager<br /><br /> About RSF Social Finance:<br /><br /> Located in the beautiful and historic Presidio of San Francisco, RSF Social Finance is dedicated to transforming the way the world works with money. Our growing community of over 1,600 clients is furthering the work of social entrepreneurs and social enterprises in the fields of Food & Agriculture, Education & the Arts, and Ecological Stewardship. Primary services include our investing and lending programs, and philanthropic fund management services. In partnership with our investors and donors, RSF has made over $250 million in loans and over $100 million in grants since 1984, placing us in the top tier of social finance organizations worldwide. Please refer to our website: www.rsfsocialfinance.org <br /><br /> Position Summary:<br /><br /> This position is a combination of two roles: (1) a senior commercial loan underwriter who focuses on underwriting of new and existing commercial loans to the most catalytic social entrepreneurs in the USA and Canada, including formula-based ARIF lines of credit, commercial owner-occupied real estate credits, and equipment loans, for non-profit and for-profit social entrepreneurs, and (2) a manager who leads RSF's underwriting process. The Underwriting Manager provides oversight to and participates in loan performance monitoring and compliance processes; realizes and administers portfolio management policies, methods, and reporting; and partners with the Social Enterprise Lending Business Development Team to ensure effective communication, hand-offs, and values-aligned client engagement. This position supervises the Associate, Credit & Portfolio Management.<br /><br /> Essential Duties & Responsibilities:<br /><br /> Credit Underwriting <br /><br /> • Evaluate risk, social impact, and financial sustainability of new and existing clients.<br /><br /> • Underwrite new loans, amendments, and roll-overs that meet RSF's standards for credit quality, social impact, and revenue targets.<br /><br /> • Perform financial analysis and research for new loan inquiries.<br /><br /> • Conduct industry analysis to examine suitability of potential clients. <br /><br /> • Collaborate with lending managers and documentation team to develop appropriate loan structures to manage credit and risks of the loans.<br /><br /> • Recommend and present credits for approval to the RSF Credit Committee. Serve as a voting member of the RSF Credit Committee.<br /><br /> • Present loans for approval to the RSF Board Loan Committee. Coordinate and communicate with Board Loan Committee members as needed.<br /><br /> Credit Administration<br /><br /> • Manage the underwriting pipeline and process from executed term sheets to funding.<br /><br /> • Develop and administer underwriting procedures and tools.<br /><br /> • Recommend, develop, and implement credit monitoring and measurement tools.<br /><br /> • Recommend and implement loan flow process improvements.<br /><br /> • Administer RSF's Credit and Loan Policies.<br /><br /> Loan Monitoring<br /><br /> • Oversee the review of borrowing base certificates and disbursement requests for accuracy and compliance with loan terms.<br /><br /> • Manage the monitoring of borrower financial performance and compliance with all reporting and financial covenants, including social impact assessments.<br /><br /> • Assess and sign off on documented compliance exceptions.<br /><br /> • Liaise and engage with clients to discuss financial performance and growth plans. <br /><br /> • Serve as a resource for lending managers and credit analysts regarding credit and portfolio matters.<br /><br /> Other Duties<br /><br /> • Assist with special projects and provide support to the Director, Portfolio Management & Loan Operations as needed.<br /><br /> • Occasionally attend and participate in RSF Community Pricing Meetings.<br /><br /> Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: <br /><br /> Education and Experience: <br /><br /> Required qualifications: <br /><br /> • An undergraduate degree, preferably in Business or Finance.<br /><br /> • 5 years of credit underwriting and administration experience in a community bank commercial credit department, credit union, CDFI, or similar financial institution. <br /><br /> Preferred qualifications: <br /><br /> • 7+ years of relevant experience in the commercial credit department of a community bank, credit union, CDFI, or similar financial institution.<br /><br /> • MBA and/or other relevant advanced degree.<br /><br /> • Demonstrated analytical ability, including the ability to understand repayment risks in various industries and mitigate them to the satisfaction of RSF and social entrepreneurs.<br /><br /> • Experience implementing projects and credit and loan policies, and procedures.<br /><br /> • Demonstrated passion for developing strong and sustainable credit culture.<br /><br /> • Self-motivated credit professional that is comfortable operating in a changing industry.<br /><br /> • Supervisory experience preferred but not required. <br /><br /> • Familiarity with social finance, social enterprise, and working with both for-profit and not-for-profit organizations is strongly preferred.<br /><br /> English Language Communication Skills: Must have strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to produce initial credit memorandums for approval, articulate RSF's lending philosophy and loan products, and converse by telephone with potential and existing clients. <br /><br /> Finance and Math Skills: Must have a solid grasp of for-profit and non-profit accounting, advanced credit analysis and financial modeling. Must have a solid grasp of asset and cash flow based credit analysis. <br /><br /> Technical Skills: Must be able to effectively use standard business software such as Microsoft Office Suite, and to use the Internet for research and information-gathering.<br /><br /> Judgment and Independence: Must be extremely detail oriented, exercise good judgment, and manage time effectively. Ability to work collaboratively with staff members and effectively interact with clients. <br /><br /> Physical Demands: Must be able to use a computer for extended periods of time up to 8 hours per day; and must be able to frequently communicate orally and by telephone. <br /><br /> Attendance and Availability: Must be able to work at RSF's offices during regular office hours as set forth in RSF's Employee Manual, and to occasionally work extra hours as necessary to complete time-sensitive projects. Must be willing and able to occasionally travel for client and site visits within the United States and Canada<br /><br /> Compensation & Benefits: <br /><br /> This position offers the unique opportunity to join an innovative financial services organization with a vision to transform the way the world works with money. Other benefits include: <br /><br /> • A fulfilling work environment at an supportive and entrepreneurially-driven organization <br /><br /> • A competitive compensation package including employer-paid medical, dental, and vision<br /><br /> • Very generous vacation and sick leave benefits plus nine paid holidays per year<br /><br /> • 403(b) plan with employer-paid contributions after one year of employment<br /><br /> • Exposure to innovative ideas, projects, and collaborative staff activities<br /><br /> • Access to numerous professional development opportunities <br /><br /> Application Instructions:<br /><br /> Please submit your resume via e-mail to HR@rsfsocialfinance.org along with a thoughtful cover letter explaining why you are interested in the purpose, values, and activities of RSF Social Finance and why you are qualified for this position. In the e-mail subject line please write "Underwriting Manager". <br /><br /> Please note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered. No phone calls please.<br /><br /> Application Deadline: Friday, November 21st. <br /><br /> RSF Social Finance is an equal opportunity employer; candidates representing a diversity of backgrounds are encouraged to apply.<br /><br />
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