Associate Vice President of Consulting and Compliance
About The Position
The Associate Vice President (AVP) for Consulting and Compliance (C&C) assists with NFHA's work with housing, lending, insurance, appraisal, technology, and related industries to promote compliance with fair housing and lending laws and improve industry performance in meeting the needs of marginalized communities. The AVP also advances NFHA’s strategic goal of ensuring municipalities and units of government work effectively to advance fair housing and lending opportunities for all. Additionally, the AVP implements initiatives to enhance the capabilities of fair housing organizations to advance fair housing and lending laws. The AVP for C&C will provide administrative support, conduct project management, support strategic planning, draft consulting proposals, conduct compliance testing, track consulting performance, and provide training and technical assistance through NFHA’s consulting services for housing-related industry entities, fair housing organizations, government agencies, and other entities. The C&C division works collaboratively with all NFHA departments to promote fairness and leverage NFHA’s in-house expertise, products, and services on behalf of clients. The AVP supports NFHA’s efforts to increase housing and lending access, improve neighborhood quality, and improve entities’ policies and practices for compliance with fair housing/fair lending laws.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in any field.
- 7+ years of experience in fair housing, fair lending, housing equity, and/or civil rights enforcement or compliance with legal or investigative enforcement experience preferred.
- Experience designing and providing training on fair housing/fair lending compliance; corporate training certification preferred.
- Demonstrated experience with project management, program design, implementation, and monitoring.
- Strong analytical, writing, communication, presentation, and public speaking skills.
- Experience coordinating fair housing/fair lending testing and/or mystery shopping programs.
- Strong time management and ability to manage multiple projects in fast-moving environments.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in racially, culturally, and ethnically diverse settings.
- Experience working with corporate, philanthropic, government, and community partners.
- Demonstrated commitment to civil rights, justice, and equity.
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment and represent NFHA professionally.
- Results-driven professional, passionate about advancing civil rights and, specifically, fair housing principles.
- Knowledge of Fair Housing Act, Equal Credit Opportunity Act, and Community Reinvestment Act enforcement and compliance frameworks; and housing, lending, insurance, appraisal, and related markets.
- Strong judgment and discretion.
- Ability to lead collaborative work.
- High cultural competency.
- Adaptability and responsiveness.
- A strong commitment to NFHA's mission and values.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree preferred.
- Data analytics certification preferred.
- Experience working with industry on compliance or regulatory oversight preferred.
Responsibilities
- Work collaboratively across NFHA departments to achieve C&C-related goals in alignment with NFHA’s strategic plan.
- Coordinate the implementation of consulting and compliance contracts.
- Support project management, planning, expectations setting, progress monitoring, and results tracking.
- Work with the SVP and Counsel for C&C as well as other members of the legal department to establish and measure division performance metrics.
- Coordinate, create, and design training programs for industry, government/regulators, fair housing enforcement organizations, and others.
- Provide training and technical assistance to industry, governmental entities, fair housing organizations, and other partners.
- Maintain familiarity with emerging fair housing/fair lending developments to inform program materials and guidance.
- Assist with NFHA-related events, conferences, and other organizational activities as needed.
- Conduct compliance-based testing and/or mystery shopping programs for NFHA clients.
- Coordinate and monitor compliance programs under existing and future settlement agreements.
- Lead, conduct, monitor, and document compliance monitoring and reporting activities.
- Conduct research, analysis, and evaluation of business, governmental, and industry practices and develop recommendations to advance fair housing and lending.
- Coordinate the development and implementation of NFHA’s marketing strategy for C&C products and services.
- Produce quarterly reports summarizing the work of the C&C division.
- Represent NFHA professionally and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders, partners, and clients.
- Adhere to NFHA policies and procedures and support a culture of equity, collaboration, and accountability.
Benefits
- 100% paid health, vision, and dental coverage for employees and family
- 100% paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance
- Employer contribution to 403(b) retirement plan, separate from employee contribution
- Comprehensive paid time off benefits including holidays, vacation, and sick leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
