Community Lending Fellow (Bilingual - Spanish)

Position Summary:

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Community Lending Fellow to join our Cash Flow Loan team for an 18-month fellowship. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in financial services, focusing on risk assessment, loan evaluation, and client interaction. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance, fluency in Spanish, and a commitment to providing exceptional customer service.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Analysis and Risk Assessment

• Review and analyze budgets, audited financial statements, and Form 990s.
• Assess financial health and risks associated with loan applications.
• Prepare detailed reports to support loan decision-making processes.

Loan Evaluation and Management

• Collaborate with team members to evaluate and process loan applications.
• Assist in developing risk mitigation strategies for approved loans.
• Monitor loan performance and address client inquiries as needed.

Client Relations

• Provide excellent customer service to Spanish-speaking clients.
• Communicate complex financial concepts clearly and effectively.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Other

• Contribute to special projects and organizational initiatives

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field.

Experience:

• Previous experience in financial analysis, risk assessment, or loan processing.
• Familiarity with reviewing and interpreting budgets, audited financials, and Form 990s.

Language Skills:

• Fluency in both English and Spanish (written and spoken) is required.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with financial software and loan databases is a plus.

Interpersonal Skills:

• Exceptional customer service and communication abilities.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Compensation:

The salary range for this position ranges from $70,000-$80,000 and is commensurate with experience. Please note that applicants should expect to fall in the middle of this range. Excellent benefits package including comprehensive health, dental and life insurance, four weeks paid vacation, paid sick time, TransitChek, Flexible Spending Account plans for health and dependent care, a 403(b) retirement plan and a 401(k) retirement plan with a generous employer match.

The Fund for the City of New York is an equal opportunity employer. The Fund does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other category protected by law.