Lending & Capitalization Manager

First Nations Oweesta Corporation

First Nations Oweesta Corporation (Oweesta) is a national Native community development financial institution and affiliate corporation of First Nations Development Institute. Oweesta’s mission is to assist tribes and Native communities to develop or expand community development financial institutions by providing training, technical assistance, investments and advocacy. Oweesta is currently seeking a qualified applicant for the following position.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Lending & Capitalization Manager reports directly to the Executive Director and is responsible for all lending and capitalization activities. The Lending & Capitalization Manager provides leadership for this growing department of Oweesta, including loan product development; coordination of marketing, intake, due diligence, loan committee review, loan monitoring, and portfolio maintenance.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1.            Manage the lending and capitalization department of Oweesta’s Programs division, including developing and maintaining policies and procedures, consultant guidelines, and developing budgets and meeting projected goals.

2.            Manage loan portfolio(s), including research and development of new products in coordination with other programs and staff.

3.            Prepare documentation, obtain signatures and ensure loan closings. Track loan covenants, principal and interest payments and monitor all loan agreements for compliance. Manage computer loan tracking software including renewal and interest invoicing as needed. Maintain a loan monitoring report to be provided on a quarterly basis along with the financial statements to the Board of Directors

4.            Leads and manages staff and consultants in the collection and provision of timely fiscal information and impact data for Oweesta in coordination with all its constituents and partners.

5.            Works with External Relations personnel and other Oweesta staff to market Oweesta’s loan and grant products to potential and existing clients.

6.            Works with other staff on interdisciplinary efforts.

7.            Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

1.            Bachelor’s degree required. Graduate degree in related field beneficial.

2.            Minimum three years experience providing lending services in similar organization/field, preferably with intermediary lending organization.

3.            Minimum two years staff and/or consultant supervision experience.

4.            Minimum two years experience with Native non-profit organization and/or other community/economic development NGO.

5.            Experience in Native community/economic development helpful

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, and PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1.            Strong written and verbal communications skills required.

2.            Excellent computer skills – minimum PC Office Suite, prefer lending and/or portfolio management software experience.

3.            Ability to think independently while working in close-knit office environment.

4.            Some awareness of the complexities and challenges of community development finance and small business development in Native communities.

5.            Strong business and financial analysis skills required.

6.            Ability to work constructively with diverse constituents and as a participant on multi-disciplinary teams required.

7.            Ability to travel frequently required.

8.            No extraordinary physical requirements beyond ability to travel. Job involves normal physical requirements for an office position. Oweesta supports and complies with ADA.

Oweesta offers competitive salaries and benefits including health, dental, life and disability insurance and simple IRA pension plan.

TO APPLY:

Please send a resume, cover letter, and three references to info@oweesta.org.

Position Open: Until Filled