Chicago-based advisory firm specializing in public/private partnerships and community/economic development seeks an Associate to specialize in Community Development Finance assignments with a particular emphasis on New Markets Tax Credits (NMTCs). The firm’s clients include major cities, non-profits, financial institutions and developers nationwide.

The firm provides a range of consulting services in community development finance including:

• Preparing competitive NMTC applications for submittal to US Treasury
• Measuring, analyzing, and reporting community impacts of projects
• Reviewing potential projects that could benefit from NMTC financing
• Assisting high-impact projects in obtaining NMTC financing
• Structuring and negotiating transactions
• Providing transaction closing support
• Assisting with servicing/monitoring of existing NMTC loans

The Associate will specialize in assignments related to NMTC and other community development finance tools with a focus on research and writing tasks needed to effectively analyze and communicate the social and economic impact of relevant community development projects. The Associate will gain exposure to a variety of high-impact development projects.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Urban Planning, or a related field
• 1+ year relevant professional experience
• Exceptional writing skills
• Advanced quantitative analysis skills, particularly using Microsoft Excel
• Strength in oral communication and interpersonal skills
• Detail orientation and accuracy
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
• Commitment to community revitalization, economic development, and sustainability

Preferred Qualifications:

• A Master’s degree in Urban Planning/Economic Development, Public Policy, Business Administration, or a related field
• 2+ years of relevant professional experience
• Demonstrated experience in related fields, such as policy research, tax credit finance, real estate financial analysis, or real estate development.

Other Details

The firm supports the professional growth of its staff through training and involvement in professional and trade organizations. Salaries and benefits are competitive, based on experience, and are augmented by performance-based bonus compensation. The duties and compensation for this position will be structured based on the specific package of skills and experience offered by the individual candidate. S.B. Friedman & Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please respond by submitting a cover letter, resume, and a written sample of your professional work by email to Tony Smith, Executive Vice President, at tsmith@sbfriedman.com.