Senior Director of Compliance (Affordable/Supportive Housing)

Related•New York, NY

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Related is redefining what’s possible in affordable housing with our latest, transformative development in Willets Point - New York City’s largest 100% affordable master-planned community in over four decades. This groundbreaking 2,500-unit project isn’t just about housing; it’s about building a vibrant, inclusive neighborhood that sets a new standard for compliance, sustainability, and social impact. As Senior Director of Compliance, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring regulatory excellence across this historic development. You’ll oversee the day-to-day compliance operations, drive strategic partnerships, and lead a team of dedicated specialists to uphold the integrity of affordable housing programs, including HUD, LIHTC, and Tax-Exempt Bond initiatives. With a strong focus on social responsibility, this role will also support housing solutions for formerly displaced residents and specialized programs including 15/15 and Our Space initiatives. Knowledge of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), HUD, Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Tax Exempt Bond programs. This is your opportunity to be at the forefront of a transformational project, ensuring regulatory excellence while fostering community stability and long-term affordability in one of New York’s most ambitious housing developments.

Requirements

TaCCs or COS required
Knowledge Yardi preferred
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Bachelor’s degree required, JD preferred
Familiarity with HUD, HPD, HDC, EDC, DHCR, 15/15, HRA, CityFHEPS
Detail oriented, organized and strong analytical skills
Creativity and initiative to work both independently as well as within a team while able to perform in a busy, changing, multi-tasking work environment
NY Notary License

Responsibilities

Oversee the day-to-day compliance operations for a 2,500-unit, 100% affordable master-planned development, ensuring adherence to all regulatory and legal requirements for the largest such project in 40 years
Manage compliance for specialized programs including the 15/15 Program and Our Space program, ensuring proper documentation, reporting, and tenant eligibility verification
Work closely with Social Service Partners to support 133 units designated for formerly displaced residents, ensuring compliance with relevant social service and housing assistance programs
Lead a team of approximately 10 Compliance Specialists to monitor and ensure the project’s ongoing compliance with federal, state, and local housing regulations, including conducting regular audits and assessments
Provide expert guidance on compliance issues, resolving challenges promptly to ensure the development’s success and continued regulatory adherence
Execute front-line compliance functions, including the review of initial move-in and first-year resident files, as well as ongoing recertification files, to ensure adherence to federal, state, and city regulatory program requirements—including Fair Housing regulations
Participate in preparation of Low Income Housing Tax Credit / Management Occupancy Review's / Agency and partnership reviews
Partner with public agencies, consultants, and industry experts to strengthen the goals of the property
Train new team members in compliance functions
Review LIHTC compliance documentation, including monthly, quarterly, and annual owner certifications
Examine tenant files in preparation for LIHTC file audits and Management Occupancy Reviews (MOR), and prepare and coordinate responses to findings from agency audits
Stay current with Federal, state and local updates about to various program requirements
Prepare and update Compliance Narratives to summarize regulatory as well as state, city and local requirements for properties
Assist in preparing and submitting Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Plans, Tenant Selection Plans, and lease packages, etc.
Review contracts to ensure compliance with Company’s policies
Monitor legal cases
Ensure affordable housing occupancy rates are minimal