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CIC Asset Manager III

Huntington Bank · Chicago, IL · $93,000–$189,000 a year · Full time

Posted Oct 1, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a troubled asset you helped stabilize. What was your action plan?

What they are checking: Whether they can structure a workout plan, get approvals and see it through.

How do you build working relationships with developers, managers and accountants so you get timely information?

What they are checking: Whether they can get the data they need through relationships, not just demands.

How do you manage a large portfolio with many deadlines while working remotely or from a different city?

What they are checking: Whether they are organized and self-directed across a portfolio spread over many markets.

What would you do

A property's debt coverage drops below 1.0 and the general partner stops returning calls. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they act quickly, use partnership rights and bring in credit before the problem grows.

How would you mentor a newer asset manager on reading audited partnership financials?

What they are checking: Whether they can teach the core skills, which the senior role includes.

About the work

Walk me through how you monitor a LIHTC property after the investment closes.

What they are checking: Whether they have a routine for financials, occupancy, compliance and reserves that catches problems early.

What compliance issues could cause tax credit recapture, and how do you watch for them?

What they are checking: Whether they understand income limits, rent limits and the compliance period that protect investor value.

How is a Historic Tax Credit deal different to manage than a LIHTC deal?

What they are checking: Whether they understand the different rules and risks across the credits they oversee.

How do you evaluate a GP's request, like a refinance or a change in management agent?

What they are checking: Whether they weigh customer requests against investor value and loan risk before recommending.

How do you report asset quality to Management and Credit so it's useful?

What they are checking: Whether they give honest, timely risk ratings rather than waiting until a loss is certain.

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The full job description

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Description Preferred locations are Columbus, Cleveland, Detroit, Clayton MO, or Chicago but we will consider remote for the right candidate. The CIC Tax Credit Asset Manager III will manage a portfolio of closed debt and equity investments. The Asset Manager will analyze and timely report on asset performance, recommend timely action on customer requests, and ensure timely assessment and reporting of asset quality indices to Management and Credit. The Asset Manager will report to an CIC Asset Management Team Leader. CIC Asset Manager III can manage complex matters independently, will provide mentorship for less experienced Asset Managers. • Ensure/monitor equity investment value and loan risk factors through the timely receipt and reporting of current and relevant information by developing and maintaining relationships with General Partners/developers, management agents, lenders, contractors, accountants, third-party consultants, and others. Structure appropriate action plans, obtain investor and/or credit approval, and ensure their correct implementation to preserve investor value, reduce risk of loan loss, and maintain compliance with current tax law and other affordable housing regulatory requirements. • Assess project and partnership compliance with Low Income Housing Tax Credit and Historic Tax Credit provisions, terms of partnership agreement, loan documents, operational benchmarks, and financial covenants. Provide identification and reporting of risk factors which could result in non-compliance. • Complete timely monthly, quarterly and annual reporting activities including; monthly and quarterly operating performance and asset quality index reviews. Manage collection of priority returns and asset management fees. Review, analyze, and report on required financial statements and tax returns including a comparison to original cash flow and debt service coverage projections. Ensure expected tax benefits are properly claimed on partnership tax returns through timely review and comment. Annually confirm engagement of CPA firms and track progress of deliverables. • Evaluate proposed annual budgets for trends in income, expenses, cash flow and debt service coverage. Review annual property operating budgets for performance in comparison to original projections and make inquiries as necessary. Monitor and analyze construction and lease-up progress to project tax benefit delivery and update rates of return to the bank or investors. Review monthly construction draws, change orders, architect and inspector reports, construction schedules, leasing and traffic reports. Identify and report issues potentially impacting the project’s risk profile or investment return, including timing and amount of tax credit and tax loss benefits, ability to achieve stabilization, permanent loan conversion, and equity/grant/sub-debt pay-ins. Review capital calls from developer/GPs. Ensure required performance benchmarks are achieved and the requisite documentation is provided (in accordance with partnership agreement). Calculate annual tax credit amounts from final cost certification/8609s, and calculate first year tax credit delivery from actual lease-up figures. Prepare final upward or downward capital adjustments pursuant to the terms of the partnership agreement. • Perform periodic property site inspections and identify potential issues. Maintain familiarity with regional and local economic and demographic trends within portfolio markets. Provide site visit reports and follow-up on findings. Evaluate physical condition of assets and determine future capital needs. Basic Qualifications: - • Bachelor's Degree • 12+ years of Tax Credit investment experience with focus on asset management preferred Preferred Qualifications: • Strong understanding of Tax Credit investments and associated legal/regulatory environment, limited partnership agreements and loan documents with focus on guarantees and security. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills commensurate with experience, with careful attention to detail. • Demonstrated experience forming and presenting data driven conclusions to Credit Administration and other internal stakeholders. • Proven track record of working successfully with clients, team members and management. • Strong time management and organizational skills. • High level of emotional intelligence in a division undergoing change. • Advanced degree or certification ( e.g., JD, MBA, CPA, CFA, etc.) or equivalent experience; • Strong experience with LIHTC, and reasonable exposure to HTC and NMTC preferred. Relevant real estate experience with focus on asset management. • Prior experience working of a national tax credit syndicator is a plus. • Understanding of bank’s credit profile, credit policies, and risk management objectives commensurate with experience. Exempt Status: (Yes = not eligible for overtime pay) ( No = eligible for overtime pay) Yes Workplace Type: Office Our Approach to Office Workplace Type Certain positions outside our branch network may be eligible for a flexible work arrangement. We’re combining the best of both worlds: in-office and work from home. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. Remote roles will also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for moments that matter. Specific work arrangements will be provided by the hiring team. Compensation Range: $93,000.00 - 189,000.00 Annual Salary The compensation range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base compensation range for this position. Actual compensation will vary based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and education.  Colleagues in this position are also eligible to participate in an applicable incentive compensation plan.  In addition, Huntington provides a variety of benefits to colleagues, including health insurance coverage, wellness program, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plan, paid leave programs, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO). Huntington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Tobacco-Free Hiring Practice: Visit Huntington's Career Web Site for more details. Note to Agency Recruiters: Huntington will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. All unsolicited resumes sent to any Huntington colleagues, directly or indirectly, will be considered Huntington property. Recruiting agencies must have a valid, written and fully executed Master Service Agreement and Statement of Work for consideration.

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