Careers at NEF

The Paralegal works with NEF attorneys and paralegals to perform a variety of administrative and transactional functions handled by the NEF Legal Services Department.

The Network Administrator manages and supports NEF’s Microsoft 365 environment and network infrastructure, with a primary focus on the Chicago office. This role ensures secure, reliable access to systems and services through Office 365 administration, identity and access management, and Fortinet firewall and network support. The Network Administrator also serves as the primary escalation point for network and Office 365 connectivity issues and supports NEF’s broader cybersecurity and compliance efforts. 

The Office Administrator serves as NEF's first point of contact, delivering professional front-desk and reception service to visitors and callers while providing high-level administrative facilities, and coordination support across the business. The role combines day-to-day office operations with conference administration and manages invoices on behalf of the internal support service departments. The Office Administrator is highly organized, service-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

The Vice President, People & Culture is responsible for leading the organization’s talent and people strategy across full-cycle talent acquisition, performance and talent management, learning and leadership development, organizational development, and employee experience and engagement. This role leads and actively participates in recruiting efforts, partnering directly with hiring leaders to identify talent needs, source and assess candidates, and build strong talent pipelines, while also developing the organizational capabilities and leadership effectiveness needed to support the organization’s current and future priorities.

The Vice President, Human Resources is responsible for strategic leadership and operational oversight of the organizations Total Rewards Programs, Risk Management, Workplace relations, and overall HR operations team. This role develops and implements strategies that attract and retain talent, safeguard organizational assets, ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations and foster a positive-high performing workplace. The Vice President collaborates with business leaders to ensure these functions align with organizational goals, promote employee well-being, mitigate organizational risk, maintain compliance with employment laws, and regulations, and foster a culture of accountability, engagement and continuous improvement. 

The Head of Project Management provides strategic leadership for NEF's Project Management department, overseeing the closing investment lifecycle across NEF's LIHTC, Structured Finance, and Predevelopment business lines. This executive is accountable for underwriting quality, transaction execution, operational excellence, and the leadership and development of the underwriting and closing organization while driving continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration.

The Managing Director, Asset Resolution and Dispositions leads NEF's asset resolution and disposition strategy, overseeing a team responsible for managing troubled partnerships, mitigating portfolio risks, and executing investment exits. Working closely with asset management teams, investors, and external stakeholders, this role develops and implements solutions that protect portfolio performance, maximize value, and support successful outcomes throughout the asset lifecycle.

The Managing Director, Structured Finance Asset Management leads NEF’s Structured Finance Asset Management team and is responsible for asset management across the full Structured Finance portfolio, spanning Preservation Lending, Preferred/Preservation Equity, and Workforce/Moderate-Income Housing. The Managing Director sets the standard for strong asset management practices across the portfolio, directing assigned staff and holding the team accountable for performance, risk, and compliance outcomes. This role works closely with the SVP of Asset Management, the Head of Structured Finance to protect and optimize portfolio performance.

NEF is seeking a LIHTC modeling and structuring specialist to ensure the accuracy, consistency, and tax/structural integrity of our Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) investment models — from initial bid through closing and across the full project life cycle. This role combines deep Excel modeling expertise with tax structuring knowledge, working cross-functionally with underwriting, Fund Accounting, Investor Relations, and external counsel to keep financial models accurate, investor-ready, and aligned with current tax law.

The Vice President, Credit is responsible for credit and underwriting reviews for assigned Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) project investments, including support for NEF’s Investment Review Committee process and investor inquiries  This position plays a key role in approving NEF bids for 200+ LIHTC projects/year, as part the NEF Credit team, working collaboratively with Project Management, Originations, and Investor Relations departments.

The Director of Asset Management leads NEF's Asset Management staff within a specific region and oversees the functional performance of NEF's portfolio of lower-tier investments. This role is responsible for driving sound asset management practices among the managing general partners in the  portfolio, ensuring investments remain financially healthy and well-positioned for long-term success. The Director combines hands-on portfolio oversight with team leadership, working to identify risks early, resolve problems quickly, and maintain high standards across the region's investments.

The Asset Operations Analyst supports the post-closing equity disbursement process, including maintaining key SMT data, reviewing benchmark documentation, coordinating with internal departments, and helping move disbursement requests through established approval workflows, under the direction of the Senior Asset Operations Manager.

The Asset Manager will be a member of Asset Management and will be a high caliber relationship manager and problem solver. This person will be responsible for all property and asset management issues from the development of the investment proposal throughout the life of the lower tier partnership to ensure the continuous delivery of tax credit benefits and projected passive losses. 
Seeking candidates located in Chicago or St. Louis.

At the direction of the General Counsel and Senior Counsel, the Associate General Counsel handles legal aspects of a wide range of transactional and compliance matters related to the Company's business.

The Head of LIHTC Originations is responsible for the overall leadership, strategy, and performance of NEF’s national LIHTC originations platform. This role oversees regional and specialty LIHTC originations teams, drives national developer relationship strategy, and ensures alignment between production goals, investor needs, and organizational priorities. The Head of LIHTC Originations sets origination policy, ensures consistent execution across markets, and represents NEF as a senior leader within the LIHTC industry.