Director, Investor Relations

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Department Overview

Walker & Dunlop Affordable Equity (“WDAE”), formerly Alliant Capital, is a leading tax credit firm focused on tax credit syndication for the development and financing of affordable multifamily rental housing. As a syndicator of Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), WDAE raises corporate equity and monitors the development, construction, lease-up, and permanent financing phases of its investments. With a dedicated team of experienced real estate, asset management, legal, and tax professionals, we provide the highest level of fully integrated real estate and investment support services.

The Impact You Will Have

The Director will be responsible for assisting with all aspects of raising capital and closing funds, working closely with the leadership team of WDAE Investor Relations (IR) to execute on its business plan and achieve its capital raise and revenue goals.  The individual will work with the senior members of the Investor Relations team to understand, analyze and keep track of investor needs and requirements to help determine best placement for prospective LIHTC investments. In addition, the Director will assist in efforts to understand each investor’s information delivery preferences and ensure the information WDAE provides matches what each individual investor wants to see and how they want to see it.

Primary Responsibilities

• Maintain and update a system to track all WDAE investors’ preferences, needs, and key priorities, including CRA assessment areas, active markets, and recent investments.

• Support the closing process for multi-investor and proprietary LIHTC funds, including preparing closing documentation and managing post-closing follow-up.

• Review investor deliverables to ensure they align with investor preferences, meet industry standards, and reflect modern formatting best practices.

• Collaborate with the financial modeling team to develop customized financial models and benefit schedules that align with investor objectives.

• Partner with Investor Relations team members to manage fund closing processes, timelines, and deliverables, while identifying opportunities for improvement in existing and future funds.

• Coordinate with Investor Relations and project management teams to oversee upper-tier due diligence and deliver high-quality products to investors.

• Respond to investor inquiries and daily needs, and prepare tailored investor reports as requested.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Attendance is generally 8:30 am – 5:30 pm Tuesday through Thursday with the ability to work Monday and Friday remotely

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business, real estate, finance, accounting, or equivalent experience.

• 8+ years’ experience in real estate finance and institutional fundraising, preferably with specific experience in Section 42 Low Income Housing Tax Credit Syndication or Multi-Family Housing.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to show ownership of your work, take on challenges, acknowledge growth opportunities, and demonstrate patience when learning new processes.

• Excellent presentation and communication skills; able to work effectively with all levels of management in a collaborative environment while demonstrating strong business judgment.

• Strong understanding of the LIHTC program, with the ability to clearly explain complex tax and accounting concepts to prospective investors.

• Proven leadership ability, confidence, and executive presence.

• Exceptional analytical, reasoning, and problem-solving skills.

• Skilled at building and maintaining strong relationships across all levels of the organization.

• Courtesy, respect, and thoughtfulness in teaming with colleagues and other stakeholders.

• Embodiment of the Walker Way in approach to work: caring, collaborative, tenacious, driven, and insightful.

This position has an estimated base salary of $145,000 - $160,000 plus discretionary production incentives. An employment offer is based on the applicant’s relevant work experience, applicable knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

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What We Offer  

• The opportunity to join one of Fortune Magazine’s Great Places to Work winners from 2015-2023 

• Comprehensive benefit options* that have earned Walker & Dunlop the silver level of the 2022 Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation™, some of which include:
    - Up to 83% subsidized medical payroll deductions
    - Competitive dental and vision benefits
    - 401(k) + match
    - Pre-tax transit and commuting benefits
    - A robust health and wellness program – earn cash rewards and gain access to resources that
      promote health, engagement, and balance
    - Paid maternity and parental leave, as well as other family paid leave programs
    - Company-paid life, short and long-term disability insurance
    - Health Savings Account and Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending 

• Career development opportunities 

• Empowerment and encouragement to give back – volunteer hours and donation matching 

 
*Eligibility may vary based on average number of hours worked 

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