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Berkadia Proprietary Holding

Director of Operations - Affordable Housing

Chevy Chase, Maryland, United States $150K–$175K Posted 2026-06-03
Salary
$150K–$175K
Type
Full-time
Experience
7+ yr
Source
Greenhouse
Are you looking for the opportunity to make an impact?
Berkadia’s mortgage banking platform is consistently ranked among Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and HUD’s top lenders and is seamlessly integrated with our investment sales and servicing platforms to provide superior client service. Let the strongest research, technology, capital relationships, and a nationwide network of industry professionals propel you to the next stage of your commercial real estate career. Be Backed by the Best. Be Berkadia.
The Director of Operations  reports directly  to  the  Executive Vice President and Head of Berkadia Affordable Housing.  This role  is essential  to  ensuring the smooth execution of   key functions  of Berkadia’s  Affordable Housing  platform,  leveraging  strong organizational skills to effectively align resources, teams, and processes.  The Director of Operations serves as a central liaison,  facilitating  communication and coordination across all components of the Affordable Housing platform, including Mortgage Banking, Investment Sales, and Tax Credit Syndication  while also  represent ing  the platform in interactions with Berkadia’s corporate functions. Key responsibilities include  identifying  and developing resources, managing rollout and training initiatives, and continuously  monitoring  business needs to drive process improvement, operational efficiency, and platform growth.  
We Innovate to shape the future of CRE, so in this role you will:


• Lead and elevate team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment. 

• Represent the Affordable Housing platform with key corporate functions of Berkadia.

• Provide leadership, vision, and strategic direction to support operational and production activities .

• Track  key production and productivity metrics to  ensure  accurate , actionable  reporting.

• Identify  workflow inefficiencies and implement solutions to enhance output quality and client satisfaction.

• D rive  platform and  corporate initiatives to align with organizational goals and overall  operational  effectiveness.

• Facilitate communication and collaboration through regular interactions , introductions, and information sharing.

• Partner with stakeholders across business lines to enhance processes, products, tools, and systems .

• Assist  in resolving conflicts, bottlenecks, and other challenges that may arise.

• Partner  with  Talent Acquisition  to support recruiting efforts, onboarding,  and  facilitate  comprehensive training programs for new hires. 

• Devise strategies to enhance processes , deliverables, and overall platform competitiveness.

• Monitor business systems   to ensure  data integrity and reporting accuracy .  

• Prepare  narratives, write-ups, content, and publications as needed. 

• Other duties as assigned.  

Work Location:
This role allows for regular hybrid work arrangement, sharing time between a designated Berkadia office and a remote work location. The in-office requirements (how many and which days per week) are set by the manager. ​  
Preferred Locations include the Mid-Atlantic region, Chevy Chase, MD, Philadelphia, PA, Dallas, TX, Columbus, OH
We Stand for Excellence, so to achieve success in this role you should have:


• Exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills,  with strong verbal and written communication abilities across internal and external stakeholders.

• Experience with central aspects of commercial real estate finance , preferably multifamily Affordable Housing.

• Strong project management and analytical/problem-solving skills, with the ability to delegate effectively and thrive under pressure.

• Ability to influence and work collaboratively with broad diverse groups of professionals .

• Demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards and adaptability in a diverse environment.

• Proficiency  in  leveraging  technology and tools to streamline workflows and enhance productivity.  

• 7+ years of experience in a similar position.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.

We believe People Matter, so we offer benefits that go beyond:


• Monthly paid volunteer hours and donation matching to benefit our communities 

• Employee Resource Groups that help you grow with us

• Fertility and family planning services  

• Up to 12-weeks of fully paid parental leave   

• Mental health care, including free counseling sessions:  

• We'll help you fund your learning journey with generous tuition reimbursement 

• Pet insurance discounts 

• And more! 


Be the Next Big Thing. Be Berkadia.
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  The provided base salary information for this position is part of an overall national range. The actual salary within our range for this position will be determined by several factors, including but not limited to the scope, complexity and location of the role, the skills, education, training, credentials, and experience of the candidate. The total compensation package for this role may also include additional incentive opportunities. Compensation $150,000 — $175,000 USD Berkadia, as an equal opportunity employer, celebrates our employees’ unique differences, which we believe drives personal and company-wide innovation and creates a people-first culture where your career can take the long view. To achieve these goals, we are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, domestic partner status, military and veteran status, disability, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by federal, state and local laws.   
In keeping with our commitment, Berkadia takes the necessary steps to provide a workplace free from harassment and discrimination, as well as access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation to take part in the interview process, please contact [email protected].
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