Vice President, Real Estate Work Out/Asset Risk Manager

Real Estate Work Out/Special Assets Manager – Chicago, IL

What is the opportunity?

RBC Capital Markets – RBC Community Investments (www.rbccm.com/communityinvestments), part of the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) firm, is a leading national syndicator of State and Federal Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTCs), Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credits (HRTCs), New Markets Tax Credits (NMTCs) and Workforce Housing Investments.  The Asset Risk Manager is responsible for maintaining a collection of real estate assets invested through the Section 42 (LIHTC) affordable housing tax credit program and/or the programs listed above to ensure the continuous delivery of tax credit benefits and passive losses.

What will you do? 

The asset risk manager will have a primary focus on oversight of a portfolio of underperforming multi-family real estate assets and issues resolution to drive improved performance where possible and risk mitigation against credit risk.

• Complete detailed workout analyses to prepare asset specific risk management plans and loss mitigation plans on higher risk rated assets.  These plans will recommend strategies to resolve financial, real estate operations, LIHTC compliance and ownership issues.  Within this process completing:
  • Review of either original underwriting cash flow projections or most recent stabilization cash flow projection. Compare against actual results and determine causes of variances.
  • For deals with remaining equity, review sources and uses of funds to identify gaps and assist in the resolution of capital shortfalls.
  • Analyze reports to confirm the feasibility of project stabilizations plans – including market analyses, operating budgets, rent levels, AMI set-asides, expenses and capital improvements.
  • Interact and negotiate with managing members, developers, lenders, contractors, investors, local and state housing agencies and other stakeholders to analyze means to improve risk profile of assigned assets.
  • Prepare stabilized, interim and long-term budget proformas.
  • Prepare formal narrative risk management plans.
• Provide oversight of assets by analyzing performance data on monthly or quarterly basis and assign risk ratings quarterly or in response to significant events.
• Conduct physical site inspections pursuant to the risk management plan for the asset.
• Assess project and partnership risk factors as they pertain to compliance with Section 42 (LIHTC) provisions, terms of partnership agreement, loan documents, LURAs, QAPs, and tax credit application. 
• Expedite the receipt of financial and operational information from the lower tier partnerships on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis. Identifies data and information which implies a developing pattern of problems and identifies the need for further investigation. Prepare informative narrative investor reports on property performance, complete the RBC risk ratings report, provide problem resolution and workout strategies, as applicable. 
• Initiate communication with General Partners to ensure timely submission of tax returns and audits.
• Review the annual operating budget for each property in portfolio for performance in comparison to original projections and evaluate for new trends in income and expense categories.
• Communicate issues that may place a project at risk to appropriate leadership in Asset Management and develop an action plan that will help mitigate the risk and protect the investment. 
• Recommend the implementation of strategies to resolve operational, financial, and compliance related difficulties within your portfolio.
• Maintain a thorough and up-to-date record of property activity and document management in the database to maintain the integrity of the asset management database and other electronic systems.
• Maintain a in depth understanding of regional and local economic and demographic trends within portfolio markets sufficient to address and report asset issues to bring forth resolution where possible.
• Develop and maintain relationships with General Partners, management agents, lenders, contractors, third-party monitors, investors, local and state housing agencies, and others in the LIHTC industry to ensure the flow of current and relevant information.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in finance, accounting or real estate.  The ideal candidate may also possess an MBA or master’s in finance, accounting or real estate.
• Eight or more years’ experience in affordable housing, tax credit syndication, transaction processing, or multifamily real estate underwriting and/or financial modeling. Strong consideration for candidates with 4 or more years in work out, special assets or credit risk experience.

• Key skills include real estate concepts, financial analysis, ability to prioritize and understand critical pressure points in negotiations and presentation of creative solutions. 

• A strong interest in real estate investment and/or affordable housing, along with proficiency in MS-Outlook, MS-Excel and MS-Office applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.

Nice-to-have

• Prior experience as a LIHTC Asset Risk Manager/Special Assets/Work Out is highly preferred.

What’s in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program include competitive compensation and flexible benefits, such as 401(k) program with company-matching contributions, health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, and paid-time off.
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities.
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact.
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
• Opportunities to do challenging work.
• Opportunities to build close relationships with clients.

The expected salary range for this particular position is $110,000 - $130,000, depending on your experience, skills, and registration status, market conditions and business needs.

You have the potential to earn more through RBC’s discretionary variable compensation program which gives you an opportunity to increase your total compensation, provided the business meets its performance targets and you meet your individual goals.

RBC’s compensation philosophy and principles recognize the importance of a highly qualified global workforce and plays a critical role in attracting, engaging and retaining talent that:

• Drives RBC’s high-performance culture
• Enables collective achievement of our strategic goals
• Generates sustainable shareholder returns and above market shareholder value

Job Skills

Adaptability, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Detail-Oriented, Financial Engineering, Financial Statement Analysis, Investments Analysis, Personal Development, Personal Initiative, Teamwork

Additional Job Details

111 SOUTH WACKER DRIVE, SUITE 3200:CHICAGOChicagoUnited States of America40Full timeCAPITAL MARKETSRegularSalaried2025-11-10

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

At RBC, we believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.