Careers
Employment with The Housing Fund
As a nonprofit Community Development Financial Institution operating statewide in Tennessee, The Housing Fund and our partners work to create opportunity for underserved people and places. As a federally-certified CDFI, our role is to help make the finance and real-estate development sectors a catalyst for equitable growth and progress. We provide affordable and accessible loans, grants, and technical assistance to individuals, developers, and other nonprofits.
The Housing Fund provides employees with a hybrid (remote/in-person) work environment, competitive salaries based on skill and experience, and excellent benefits including health, disability and life insurances, a 401K savings plan with employer match, flexible spending accounts, professional development, paid vacation time, and an EAP program.
THF does not discriminate in hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, national origin, non-job-related disabilities, or status as a veteran.
Current Open Positions:
Compliance Manager
The Compliance Manager supports and advances The Housing Fund’s mission by reviewing the lending activities of the organization for compliance with local, state, and federal laws, including underwriting and file documentation. Recommendations for Policy changes will be presented by the Compliance Manager. The information and data obtained by the Compliance Manager is used in the results-based accountability framework to establish outcome measures and to positively impact both lending and reporting. This position is focused on reporting and review of all lending and grant programs. The Compliance Manager is a member of the leadership team and a senior role in the organization, reporting directly to the Chief Operating Manager.
Role Responsibilities:
- Revise procedures, reports etc. periodically to identify hidden risks or non-conformity issues.
- Set plans to manage a crisis or compliance violation and lead the response to compliance incidents, including detailed investigations and reporting.
- Assess the business’s future ventures to identify possible compliance risks.
- Keep abreast of regulatory developments within or outside of the company as well as evolving best practices in compliance control.
- Prepare reports for senior management and external organizations as appropriate.
Key Tasks & Duties:
- In partnership with the Chief Operating Manager, developing and implementing an effective legal compliance program.
- Creating sound internal controls and monitoring adherence to them.
- Documenting policy and compliance activities.
- Facilitating employee training sessions on legal and compliance issues.
- Advising the management on the company’s compliance with laws and regulations through detailed reports.
Education, Experience, Skills Required:
Bachelor’s degree required and/or three to five years of experience in a nonprofit lending organization, real estate lending organization, or related field or comparable combination of education and experience. Experience in coordination and management of diverse projects; complete understanding of relevant lending laws to ensure compliance with origination, closing, and loan servicing. Demonstrated skills in Excel and other data analytics. Expertise in group facilitation skills, focus groups, and market segmentation.
An effective Compliance Manager should showcase skills in legal compliance, analysis, understanding of policies, and effective communication. This expertise helps ensure the organization navigates the complex regulatory environment effectively while maintaining operational efficiency and ethical standards.
To Apply For Position:
Please attach your resume and a cover letter with your salary requirement and email to Joseph Lackey, Controller, at [email protected].
Get In Touch
Contact [email protected] to be notified when we are hiring, or to inquire about the occasional internship opportunity.
