Project Manager, Compliance - New York City Economic Development Corporation : Job Details

Our Vision: To make New York City the global model for inclusive innovation and economic growth, fueled by the City's diverse people and businesses. Our Mission: Creating a vibrant, inclusive, and globally competitive economy for all New Yorkers. Position Overview: The Project Manager (PM) will be responsible for the day-to-day management, maintenance, data accuracy, and enforcement of a portfolio of approximately 60 NYCIDA, Build NYC and NYCEDC agreements. Additionally, the PM will also be required to maintain subject matter expertise in one or more area(s), as assigned by the Senior Vice President (SVP) and/or Vice Presidents (VPs), to train and provide guidance in these areas, communicate with senior management, work autonomously when necessary, and manage projects and tasks to completion. The PM is expected to communicate openly and effectively with senior staff, be attentive to management's needs, and collaborate with others. Candidates should have experience in fields such as compliance, asset management, contract administration, law, finance, and/or customer relations. Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of NYCIDA, Build NYC, and other NYCEDC agreements
• Train, manage, and provide guidance to other departmental team members on areas of subject matter expertise.
• Read and interpret transaction documents to determine project requirements
• Obtain and analyze required reporting documents in order to verify client compliance with various project requirements including employment thresholds, benefit caps, construction completion, insurance, subtenant, and fee requirements
• Provide direction and instruction to Project Managers (PM) with limited input from Compliance SVP or VPs.
• Draft and send correspondence to clients in order to explain compliance requirements, meet with clients to explain requirements, attend project pre-closing meetings
• Maintain files and draft correspondence/memos documenting client compliance, defaults, and corrective actions
• Perform site visits for clients that are delinquent and/or to verify construction commencement and completion
• Build relationships with clients, outside attorneys, trustees and members of NYCEDC Departments
• Collaborate with team members across NYCEDC to collect and analyze data
• Aid in the collection, data verification, and compilation of annual reports to various oversight authorities as required by law.
• Present to Senior Staff, the Board of Directors and/or various internal committees
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or Advanced Degree in business, economics, finance, law, real estate development, public policy or related field
• 1-3 years of professional experience in compliance, asset management, finance, contract administration, customer relations and/or relevant fields
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Proficient in MS Word and Power Point.
• Ability to read, interpret, and analyze legal documents
• Demonstrated presentation skills, with the ability to deliver informative presentations.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and circumstances
• New York City residence is required within 180 days of hire

Preferred Qualifications:

• JD, MBA, MPA, MPP, or other relevant degree
• Tax, audit, legal, financial or real estate experience, experience or familiarity with tax policy and/or financing

Salary Range $68,000-$70,000 USD About Us: New York City Economic Development Corporation is a mission-driven, nonprofit organization that works for a vibrant, inclusive, and globally competitive economy for all New Yorkers. We take a comprehensive approach, through four main strategies: strengthen confidence in NYC as a great place to do business; grow innovative sectors, with a focus on equity; build neighborhoods as places to live, learn, work, and play; and deliver sustainable infrastructure for communities and the city's future economy. NYCEDC is committed to offering competitive benefits to support employee health, happiness, and work-life balance. We offer comprehensive benefits and unique perks to ensure NYCEDC employees flourish in their professional and personal lives:

• Generous employer subsidized health insurance
• Medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Vision and hearing benefits
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care
• Short term and long-term disability coverage
• 100% employer covered life insurance and supplemental life insurance coverage
• Up to 25 vacation days
• Floating Holidays and Summer Fridays
• Parental leave - up to 20 paid weeks
• Retirement savings programs
  • Company-paid 401(a) defined contribution plan
  • 457(b) tax-advantaged retirement savings plan
• Tuition Reimbursement program
• Continuing education and professional development
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
• College savings plan
• Backup childcare
• Gym membership discounts
• A Calm.com membership for mindfulness and mental health support
• Employee discounts through Plum Benefits, Student Loan Servicing tools, and much more

Benefits listed above may vary based on the length and nature of your employment with New York City Economic Development Corporation. These benefits are subject to be modified at any time, at the discretion of the organization. The New York City Economic Development Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Social Responsibility Mission is to create a People First strategy by attracting, retaining, and engaging a diverse and talented workforce. Like the city of New York, NYCEDC knows our strength comes from each of our connected parts, making the fabric of our organization better and stronger because of our unique employees' talents. For more information, visit our website at edc.nyc.