NCIF is looking for a senior analyst to become a part of an entrepreneurial team in building our business. Specific responsibilities will include:
Social Performance Metrics and Research
Support implementation the NCIF Impact Plan around (a) data collection (building a comprehensive Impact Database) (b) data analysis and conversion to actionable “information” for lending and investing activities, (c) scorecards/ratings/indexes as appropriate, (d) publications and (e) outreach/communications to NCIF stakeholders
Collect, analyze and evaluate social impact metrics, loan origination (HMDA, commercial real estate, small business and other lending), branch location and other impact data to calculate the social impact of banks in the NCIF Network;
Recommend enhancements to NCIF Social Performance Metrics, data collection
and assessment tools, data collection methodologies;
Assist in the production of publications that “Tell the Story of CDFI Banking” including NCIF’s Development Impact Dashboards and Impact Stories;
Assist in standardizing impact measurement for the CDFI Banking industry and for the Impact Investing community; evaluate partnerships with other tools like PolicyMap and IRIS for this purpose; and
Support the development of the CDFI/mission-oriented banking industry via the development of industry research reports.
Financial Analysis
Analyze the portfolio investments from a financial perspective;
Create reports on NCIF investments and the CDFI Banking industry from a financial performance perspective; provide custom analysis for outside parties on NCIF’s deposit program, as needed;
Gather and analyze data related to new investment opportunities for NCIF in new CDFIs, small business lending and possibly fintech companies; support identification of and outreach in connection with new investment and lending opportunities; and
Assist in NMTC and other deal closing including, related financial analysis.
Network Development
Assist in the planning and execution of 2016 Conference and any regional meetings.
Assist in creation and execution of a marketing and communications plan.
Assist in the formalization of the NCIF Network and in maintaining positive relationships with members through SPM efforts and other communication.
Administration
Assist in the preparation of Trustee Books;
Assist in CDFI program applications, CDE certification, and CDFI Fund reporting as needed;
Assist in NMTC application, on-going compliance & reporting, as needed; and
Comply with NCIF systems and policies and undertake additional duties and special projects as assigned by the CEO.
Qualifications
Passion for community development and for improving lives of underserved communities;
Graduate degree in a public policy, economics or business with at least 1-3 years of work experience in financial analysis and research methods; *
Advanced quantitative and qualitative research skills;
Proven writing skills, with an ability to translate data into a compelling story for various audiences;
Familiarity with CDFI and minority banking or lending to /investing in CDFIs will be a strong advantage;
Quantitatively inclined;
MS Office, SQL (or other database), SPSS/STATA and/or GIS skills strongly preferred;
Energy, flexibility and drive to work in an entrepreneurial organization that is positioned to grow;
Resident in Chicago or willing to relocate.
Candidates with undergraduate degrees may be considered if they have extensive and highly relevant work experience in research methods, financial analysis and community development finance (5+ years).
NCIF is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal treatment and opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status or sexual orientation except where such distinction is required by law.
How to apply
To apply, please send a resume, cover letter and writing sample to Lara Pawlak at lpawlak@ncif.org. Resumes without a cover letter and writing sample will not be considered.