Community Development Relationship Manager II

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Become a part of the diverse and inclusive team within our nationally recognized award-winning Bank that is one of the strongest in the nation. Woodforest National Bank is privately owned, and our Employee Stock Ownership Plan is the largest shareholder. We focus on building relationships and discovering opportunities to better serve our communities and understand the financial needs of every customer we serve. At Woodforest we care and prove it by volunteering with local charities and foodbanks to give back to the communities we serve. By joining Woodforest you will become a part of one of the largest employee-owned banks in the country!

The Community Development Relationship Manager II ("CDRM") is responsible for identifying community development needs for the low- and moderate-income ("LMI") in assigned assessment area and building relationships with community partners and other resource providers (e.g., other banks, credit unions, universities, local-city-state governments, etc.) involved in meeting those needs. The CDRM II creates and executes community development lending, investment and service opportunities that are responsive and appropriate to the needs of the community, according to Bank's business model, achieving an outstanding level of CRA performance in assigned assessment area(s).

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and grow existing sizeable community development loan portfolio in line with business line return and impact objectives.

• Conduct annual analysis of community development needs and form a responsive plan to address specific needs of the LMI, including distressed or underserved communities in assigned assessment area. Document summaries of partnerships, opportunities, and activities in the form of a CRA Performance Context ("PC"). The PC should describe how the Bank's efforts are responsive to the LMI needs identified and should detail innovation and complexity in the context.

• Represent the Bank in all aspects of community outreach and identifies opportunities to increase firm-wide engagement and strengthen the firm's Brand and reputation while coordinating an effective response that leverages the Bank's capital (both human and dollar).

• Maintains knowledge of, and relationships with, key community influencers such as advocates, policy and civic organizations, local-city-state governments, and other national, regional, and local nonprofits that serve the needs of the LMI.

• Identify and build relationships with community partners involved in meeting community development needs; assess the community partners' ability to meet the Bank's community development performance context.

Competencies Required:

• Strong working knowledge of laws and regulations related to CRA, community development lending products, investment opportunities / vehicles and public support programs.

• General knowledge of common tax credit solutions: New Market Tax Credits, Low Income Housing Tax Credits, Historic Tax Credits.

• Strong working knowledge of Small Business Banking.

• Solid technology abilities, including proficiency with Microsoft office applications (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint) and strong internet research skills.

• Excellent listening, presentation, and communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills; ability to foster effective business partnerships with diverse teams.

• Flexibility to attend evening and weekend events on behalf of the organization.

• Self-driven and highly motivated; takes pride in meeting and exceeding goals.

• Ability to exercise sound judgment and independent discretion in evaluating information, making recommendations, and communicating with others.

• Professional appearance and demeanor; maintains a positive and congenial attitude; deals effectively with a variety of personalities with diplomacy, tact, and poise.

• Excellent planning and organizational skills with strong attention to detail and concern for accuracy.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications/Experience:

• 5-7 years' Community Development or banking experience with CRA/LMI/Community Development related consumer products and services required.

• Prior large bank CRA examination experience required.

• 5-7 years' Community Development Lending & Investing experience preferred.

• 2-3 years' Community Development and Small Business Loan underwriting experience preferred.

• Existing book of business preferred.

Formal Education & Certification:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Management, or related field required.

• MBA preferred.

Work Status:

• Full-Time.

Supervisory Responsibility:

• None.

Travel:

• Up to 25% travel expected.

Working Conditions:

• Conditions involve lifting no more than ten pounds, sitting most of the time, but may involve walking, moving, or standing for brief periods, and occasionally lifting and carrying articles like files, ledgers, folders, etc.

Disclaimer:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Nothing herein restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Woodforest is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or other status protected by law or regulation.