Aegon Asset Management (Aegon AM) is a leading global investor. Our 350 investment professionals manage and advise on assets of US $384 billion for a global client base of pension plans, public funds, insurance companies, banks, wealth managers, family offices and foundations. We organize our firm around four investment platforms: fixed income, real assets, equities and multi-asset & solutions, which includes a fiduciary and multi-manager business. Each investment platform has dedicated teams with deep asset-class expertise, organized globally and committed to maximizing client benefit from their specialist areas. We are an international business: Our 1,125 employees work from 14 locations across Europe, the Americas and Asia. We share a common belief in fundamental, research-driven active management, underpinned by effective risk management and a commitment to responsible investment. Aegon USA Realty Advisors, Inc., a member of the Aegon Group, is seeking an Associate Director for its Community Investments Group. Aegon Community Investments places equity in federal and state Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) transactions for placement with third-party investors and with Aegon and its affiliated companies. Position Overview: The Senior Associate Director will assist the Community Investments Group by structuring, underwriting and closing tax credit transactions. The Senior Associate Director will identify and ensure that the core benefits and risks of a proposed investment align with the company’s investment criteria and based on that analysis will prepare and recommend the investment to Aegon’s Real Estate Investment Committee. It is expected that this individual will be able to perform many of its core responsibilities, identified below, with limited supervision.

Responsibilities:

  • Make sound investment recommendations and present to the real estate investment committee for approval.

  • Preparing investment committee packages.

  • Financial modeling.

  • Review project documents; identify risks and understand tax related Low Income Housing Tax Credit issues.

  • Researching and evaluating market data, which may require travel to review comparable real estate sites in the market, site visits on proposed investments along with developers’ existing projects.

  • Coordination with internal and external consultants on due diligence reviews.

  • Collecting and reviewing project-specific documentation and working with internal and external counsel to achieve a timely close.

  • Work with and provide information, as needed to the Distribution and Client Management group and respond to investor inquiries as necessary.

  • Special projects will be assigned as needed by manager.

Required Qualifications:

  • Undergraduate or graduate degree with an emphasis in finance, accounting, mathematics, real estate, business and/or economics.

  • Six (6) years of work experience in real estate with a focus on multifamily housing.

  • Proficient in Excel and Word.

  • Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.

  • Ability to exercise sound and independent judgment as well as work independently.

  • Ability to travel.


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Four (4) to six (6) years of experience underwriting affordable housing transactions, preferably with a financial institution, private equity firm or a low-income housing tax credit syndicator.

**Please note that the compensation information that follows is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to applicable pay transparency and compensation posting laws. It is estimated based on what a successful candidate might be paid in certain Company locations.**

The salary for this position generally ranges between $150,000 - $200,000 annually. This range is an estimate, based on potential qualifications and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law.

Additionally, the position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan / Individual Performance and is at the Company’s discretion.

For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both the personal and financial well-being of our employees. 

Compensation Benefits:

  • Competitive Pay 

  • Bonus for Eligible Employees 

Benefits Package:

  • Pension Plan 

  • 401k Match

  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

  • Tuition Reimbursement

  • Disability Insurance

  • Medical Insurance

  • Dental Insurance

  • Vision Insurance

  • Employee Discounts

  • Career Training & Development Opportunities

Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits:

  • Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.

  • Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).

  • Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars 

  • Parental Leave – fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.

  • Adoption Assistance

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • College Coach Program

  • Back-Up Care Program

  • PTO for Volunteer Hours

  • Employee Matching Gifts Program

  • Employee Resource Groups

  • Inclusion and Diversity Programs

  • Employee Recognition Program

  • Referral Bonus Programs

Job and compensation levels depend upon an applicant’s qualifications including the extent of candidate’s relevant experience and other job-related factors and will be determined by hiring supervisors/managers and HR.

At Aegon Asset Management, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We are more than a global Asset Management firm – we are a people business, and we recognize that delivering excellent client outcomes comes from embracing diverse perspectives. We value diversity in the full range of human uniqueness without limitation including race, gender, ability, language, culture, beliefs, age, origin, background, perspectives and experiences.

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