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Walker & Dunlop is one of the largest providers of capital to the commercial real estate industry, enabling owners and operators to bring their visions of communities—where people live, work, shop, and play—to life. We are committed to creating meaningful social, environmental, and economic change in our communities.

WDAE Affordable Equity (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.

• Lead the Acquisitions Team in lower‑tier due diligence, underwriting, negotiation, and closing for WDAE’s affordable housing investments, protecting ILP interests.
• Oversee lower‑tier negotiations and communications with developers, direct business positions in transaction documents, and supervise outside counsel to ensure consistency with underwriting, investor requirements, and governance standards.
• Manage team workflows related to Property Acquisition Report (PAR) packages, PAR models, Investment Committee materials, and investor deliverables, ensuring clear presentation of risks, assumptions, and structural protections.
• Drive ongoing improvements to lower‑tier closing processes, incorporating systems and tools such as iManage and ChatGPT, while maintaining controls, documentation standards, and approval protocols.
• Interface with investors regarding deal structure, underwriting assumptions, and transaction risks to provide accurate, complete, and consistent communication.
• Communicate directly with developers to facilitate closings, resolve business and legal issues, and maintain disciplined negotiation boundaries.
• Train, motivate, evaluate, and support the career development of Acquisitions Team members, reinforcing underwriting judgment, fiduciary awareness, and governance protocols.
• Promote cross‑functional collaboration among Originations, Investor Relations, Asset Management, and Finance to balance platform growth, execution quality, and risk management.
• Assist Originators with review of LOIs and provide deal‑structuring guidance while preserving acquisitions responsibility for lower‑tier diligence and negotiations.
• Provide strategic recommendations to the Group Head of Affordable Equity and executive management regarding transaction risk, structural protections, negotiation strategy, market trends, and process improvements.
• Serve as a member of the WDAE Investment Committee, ensuring decisions are analytically sound and aligned with underwriting standards and investor obligations.
• Participate in development of organizational plans, investment programs, and platform initiatives focused on execution quality, governance, and scalability.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Mandatory attendance from 8:30am to 5:30pm local time, Tuesday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, real estate, finance, accounting, or a related field (required); CPA, JD, MBA, or MST preferred.
• 15+ years of experience in real estate finance, including extensive LIHTC syndication or multifamily housing.
• Demonstrated experience underwriting and structuring LIHTC real‑estate transactions.
• Experience managing complex real‑estate transactions through due diligence, negotiation, and closing.
• Experience supervising, mentoring, and leading high‑performing professional teams.
• Experience working with developers, investors, lenders, and legal counsel in affordable housing transactions.
• Familiarity with escrow processes and title and survey review preferred.

• Deep knowledge of real‑estate development and finance, including land use, entitlement, due diligence, site planning, design, and affordable housing subsidy programs.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve complex transaction issues.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including client‑facing and public presentation abilities.
• Ability to initiate and maintain effective, cooperative working relationships with team members, government agencies, consultants, lenders, investors, and developers.
• Exceptional organizational skills with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a time‑sensitive environment.
• Demonstrated leadership capability, including mentoring, coaching, and performance management.
• High level of professional judgment and discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to take ownership of work, exercise sound judgment, embrace challenges, and adapt to new processes, systems, and business priorities.
• Demonstrated professionalism, courtesy, respect, and thoughtfulness when working with colleagues, clients, investors, and other stakeholders.
• Strong executive presence, with the ability to influence decisions, communicate risk clearly, and build credibility with internal and external stakeholders.

• Estimated base salary of $225,000 – $250,000 plus discretionary bonus.
• 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).

We are committed to equity in all steps of the recruitment and employment experience. We believe in equal access to opportunities in our workplace. We do not tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on any characteristic protected by applicable law, such as race, color, national origin, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, sex, age, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We strive to be a safe place to ask questions, build professional relationships, and develop careers.