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Das International Rescue Committee (IRC) leistet Hilfe bei den schlimmsten humanitären Krisen weltweit und steht von Krieg und Krisen betroffenen Menschen zur Seite, um ihre Gesundheit, Schutz & Sicherheit, Bildung, ihre wirtschaftliche Situation und ihre Selbstbestimmung zu sichern und zu fördern. IRC wurde 1933 auf Initiative von Albert Einstein gegründet und ist eine der weltweit größten internationalen humanitären Nichtregierungsorganisationen (INGO). IRC ist in mehr als 40 Ländern und 29 US-Städten tätig und unterstützt Menschen dabei, zu überleben, die Kontrolle über ihre Zukunft zurückzugewinnen und ihre Communities zu stärken. Im Dienst der Menschlichkeit leisten IRC-Mitarbeitende einen nachhaltigen Beitrag, indem sie Millionen von Menschen Sicherheit, Würde und Hoffnung zurückgeben. Wenn Sie ein*e lösungsorientierte*r, leidenschaftliche*r Wegbereiter*in für Veränderung sind, kommen Sie zu uns, um das Leben von Millionen von Menschen weltweit positiv zu beeinflussen und gemeinsam eine bessere Zukunft zu gestalten. Background The IRC's Center for Economic Opportunity (CEO) is a certified community development financial institution (CDFI) and 501(c)(3) organization incorporated in 2011, and a non-controlled subsidiary of the International Rescue Committee (IRC). CEO's primary mission is to unlock access to credit to help create a fair financial system where low-income people can realize their potential to build better lives and prosper communities. CEO specializes in making small-dollar consumer and commercial loans to refugees, immigrants, and other low-income individuals through a robust national network of lending partners operating across 17+ states. We seek a dynamic leader to help drive our lending operations and deepen our community partnerships. Job Overview The Deputy Director, Lending and Partnerships oversees daily operations of CEO’s underwriting and lending activity, lending and borrower data analysis and technical support to CEO’s lending and service delivery partners. Reporting to the Director of Credit Strategy, this individual co-leads the lending team, manages key institutional and community relationships, and helps drive loan production while ensuring quality underwriting standards and mission alignment. This role is ideal for a strategic, mission-driven professional who is equally comfortable building partnerships with service organizations, ensuring data-driven operations and managing fast-paced, borrower-centered lending in low-income communities. Key Responsibilities Lending Operations • Manage day-to-day lending operations, including pipeline management, underwriting oversight, and internal and external loan committee preparation. • Supervise and mentor a team of loan officers and origination specialists providing guidance on loan product fit, underwriting, partner support and borrower engagement. • Review and approve loan applications, term sheets, and loan recommendations prior to credit committee presentation. • Ensure loan production and deployment goals are met while maintaining strong credit quality and mission alignment. • Manage the loan pipeline tracking system; provide regular reporting on volume, product mix, and projected closings to senior leadership. • Coordinate closely with the servicing team to ensure smooth transitions from origination through closing and into portfolio management. Credit Quality & Underwriting Standards • Maintain and support updating pf lending policies, underwriting guidelines, and credit standards in coordination with senior leadership. • Ensure consistency and rigor in underwriting across all loan products and borrower types. • Identify opportunities to refine product structures or develop new products in response to market needs and community demand. • Support the credit committee process, including preparing and presenting materials and facilitating decision-making discussions. Partnership Development & External Relations • Cultivate and manage strategic relationships community-based organizations that generate referrals, lending as a service agreements and co-lending opportunities. • Oversee delivery of high-quality training and technical support to CEO’s lending partners, ensuring rapid and effective uptake of CEO’s business systems and procedures. • Co-develop, in close coordination with leadership and external relations, a partnership strategy that expands the organization's referral network, increases loan volume, and deepens community trust. • Manage formal partnership agreements, Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), and co-lending or participation loan arrangements with partners. • Collaborate with the external relations team to support grant applications, CDFI Fund awards, and funder relationships that require lending data, program descriptions, or partnership documentation. Business Development & Market Strategy • Identify underserved market segments, geographic gaps, or product needs, and recommend strategies to expand lending reach. • Lead outreach campaigns and marketing efforts in coordination with communications staff to promote loan products and raise awareness among target borrowers. • Support the organization's annual lending goals and strategic plan by supporting the development and implementation of business development work plans. Team Leadership & Organizational Development • Supervise, coach, and evaluate a team of lending and partnership staff; foster a collaborative, accountable, and mission-driven team culture. • Assist in the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding of new lending team members. • Lead or participate in cross-departmental initiatives related to systems improvement, product development, impact measurement, and organizational learning. Compliance & Reporting • Ensure lending activities comply with applicable regulatory requirements, investor covenants, and CDFI Fund program requirements. • Contribute to CDFI Fund reporting (AMIS, Transaction Level Reporting) and other external compliance reporting as needed. • Support impact measurement by ensuring accurate tracking of borrower demographics, loan purpose, job creation, and other mission-related metrics. Qualifications Key Competencies • Genuine commitment to economic equity and serving low-income communities. • Ability to build, motivate, and develop a high-performing team. • Strong capacity to assess credit risk, interpret financial data, and make sound recommendations balancing strong commitment to borrowers' interests with CDFI sustainability • Sound decision-making, especially in cases of hardship, complex circumstances and balance of short- and long-term interests of the CDFI. Required: • Bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, economics, or equivalent experience. • Minimum 8 years of experience in CDFI loan servicing, credit risk management, or portfolio management, with at least 3 years in a supervisory role. • Demonstrated experience managing nonprofit loan portfolios. • Strong knowledge of loan documentation, credit analysis, compliance, and credit protections strategies. • Knowledge of small business lending and borrower-centered financing. • Experience with loan management systems. • Excellent analytical and organizational skills. • Commitment to CDFI's mission and the communities we serve. Compensation: (Pay Rate: $90,000-$115,000/yr). Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget.  Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements. IRC und IRC-Mitarbeitende sind verpflichtet, sich an die Werte und Prinzipien der IRC Way-Standards zu halten. Dieser Verhaltenskodex basiert auf den Grundwerten: Integrität, Einsatz, Verantwortung und Gleichberechtigung. Cookies: https://careers.rescue.org/us/en/cookiesettings Vergütung: Die angegebenen Gehaltsspannen gelten für Bewerber*innen mit Wohnsitz in den USA. Die Gehaltsspannen basieren auf verschiedenen Faktoren, wie z.B. der Situation auf dem Arbeitsmarkt, der Art der Stelle, Regelungen zu interner Gleichstellung und vorhandenem Budget. Die finalen Angebote richten sich nach dem jeweiligen Arbeitsstandort, der individuellen Arbeitserfahrung sowie den Kenntnissen und Fähigkeiten der ausgewählten Person im Verhältnis zu den definierten Stellenanforderungen. US-Benefits: Wir bieten ein umfassendes und äußerst wettbewerbsfähiges Paket an Leistungen und Benefits. In den USA umfasst dieses: 10 Krankentage, 10 US-Feiertage, 20-25 bezahlte Urlaubstage – je nach Position und Betriebszugehörigkeit, Krankenversicherung ab 143 USD pro Monat, Zahnversicherung ab 6,50 USD pro Monat und Sehhilfenversorgung   ab 5 USD pro Monat, FSA für Gesundheits- und Pendlerkosten, einen 403b-Altersvorsorgeplan mit sofortiger Unverfallbarkeit, Invaliditäts- und Lebensversicherung, sowie ein Unterstützungsprogramm, das unseren Mitarbeitenden und ihren Familien in Krisenzeiten und bei psychischen Problemen Beratung und Betreuung bietet. IRC setzt sich als Arbeitgeber für Chancengleichheit ein. Wir bewerten alle eingehenden Bewerbungen von Personen auf der Basis relevanter Erfahrungen – ungeachtet von Herkunft, Religion, Geschlecht, sexueller Orientierung, Behinderungen, Alter oder anderer durch geltendes Recht geschützter Merkmale. li-1