Alliant is a leading syndicator of the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), a program designed to provide affordable housing throughout the United States, as administered under Section 42 of the IRS Code. As a syndicator, Alliant raises corporate equity and monitors the development, construction, lease-up and permanent financing phases of its investments.  Alliant has raised in excess of $3.2 billion in equity with investments in over 600 LIHTC properties; totalling approximately 61,000 units which are located in 41 states and the Virgin Islands.  With its corporate headquarters located in Woodland Hills, California, Alliant employs over 100 people and has offices in seven states throughout the country. 

Job Title:  Acquisitions Coordinator

Work Location:  Warner Center area of Woodland Hills, CA 91367

Job Overview:
Under the direction of a Project Manager, an acquisitions coordinator will have primary responsibility for the coordination and review of the due diligence materials and requests in supporting the Project Manager’s activities in the underwriting and closing phase of low income housing and historic tax credit development projects.  The Acquisitions Coordinator will work closely with the Project Manager and other professionals from departments such as construction, financial modelling, investor relations and underwriting, as well as in-house and outside counsel to coordinate the process of evaluating the feasibility of projects.  

• Communication of issues to Project Manager and other appropriate members of the closing team.  
  
• Respond to Developer, Investor and other departmental inquires by remaining knowledgeable on the status of current projects though a work-in-process preparation of Checklists and project summaries, understanding the importance of each document and its relationship to the transaction.
  
• Maintain all project files with required documentation and in compliance with Alliant’s requirements.
  
• Serve as the intake coordinator for all due diligence documents. Responsible for (a) reviewing and approving documents to ensure accuracy and completeness, (b) tracking of documents and maintaining Due Diligence Checklists (“Checklists”), and (c) distribution of documents to various departments. 
  
• Work independently to obtain timely delivery of time critical items for underwriting and closing the transaction.
  
• Assist in the identification and resolution of issues by analyzing and reviewing legal documents, market studies, environmental reports, title policies/reports, surveys, construction and tax credit documents.
  
• Coordinate and actively participate with Project Manager to host and lead conference and closing calls involving many financing parties (i.e. Developers, Investors, and etc)
  
• Maintain the strictest confidence when handling confidential and non-routine information and matters.
  
• Perform other related and/or administrative duties as assigned including but not limited to photocopying, scanning, faxing, filing, typing and coordination of meetings and conference calls, as requested.Maintain the office presence in a clean organized manner at all times.
  
• Communicate with co-workers, management, clients, and others in a courteous and professional manner.
  
• Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures, and instructions.
  
• Conform to all safety rules and use all appropriate safety equipment. 
  

Qualifications/Experience/Requirements:

• Experience in underwriting and structuring real estate projects preferably in the low income housing tax credit (LIHTC) field or commensurate work related experience including public subsidies, low income housing tax credits and tax exempt bonds considered a plus.
  
• Some knowledge of key aspects of real estate development and finance, land use and entitlement, property due diligence and acquisition, and site planning and design.
• Knowledge of and experience with loan packaging and closing preferred.
  Experience with the escrow process and understanding of title issues preferred.
• Ability to initiate and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with team members, developers and investors.  Ability to work collaboratively with multiple departments.
  
• Well-organized, detail oriented, and excellent analytical and problem solving skills; proficiency in financial analysis using Excel.
  
• Good client and public presentation skills; excellent oral and written communication skills.  Ability to work effectively in a time sensitive work environment.
• Exceptional organizational skills, highly attentive to detail and able to perform tasks with limited supervision.
  
• Good independent judgment is extremely important and the ability to make quick decisions in amidst of a chaos of details is required 
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• Computer literacy and experience working with MS Office software programs including Word, Delta View (i.e. Red lining), Outlook, Excel, Adobe and Outlook.
  
• iManage and intranet experience, a plus.

Education/Training/Certification
A bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, urban planning or related field, paralegal certification or legal secretary license with one to three years of experience in urban planning, real estate development or finance. Employment as an Escrow Officer or equivalent position for a minimum of 2 or more years is an acceptable substitute for the education requirement. 

Other Job Information:
Alliant offers a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package.  Salary is commensurate to experience, qualifications and industry standards. 

To Apply: 
For consideration, email your cover letter, resume, & salary history to:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ;

Or mail to:
Alliant Asset Management Company, LLC
HR Dept.
21600 Oxnard Street, 12^th Floor
Woodland Hills, CA 91367-4949

Or via fax to: (818) 449-5178;     

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