Employment Opportunities

The New Mexico Finance Authority (NMFA) in Santa Fe is seeking a qualified individual for the General Counsel position that will report to the Deputy Director. This position provides legal counsel and services to NMFA and manages the day-to-day operations of the Legal department.  Provides legal interpretation of legislation, policies, practices, and procedures related to NMFA or NMFA-administered boards. Chairs or sits upon various agency management teams; directs or participates in synergistic decision-making to further the mission of the organization; promotes innovation and creativity to help define objectives and determine operational strategies. 

The General Counsel will research legal issues related to numerous local government functions, programs and projects, including environmental concerns, property rights, water rights and related matters; drafts and issues opinions and legal interpretations; advises in alternative courses of action; assists outside/contract counsel in preparation of briefs or other legal documents for court cases involving NMFA at the trial and appellate level.  Provides technical advice and information to legislators; attends legislative hearings and committee meetings to offer testimony and interpretations of proposed legislation; drafts or assists in drafting legislation for or on behalf of NMFA. Monitors all contracts for services provided to NMFA for compliance with contract terms, conditions and agency policies and procedures.

Previous experience coordinating financing transactions as well as disclosure and reporting for investors and creditors is required.  Experience providing legal and programmatic advice and counsel with respect to corporate, property, banking, finance, federal and state programs, and general legal issues is needed.

 NMFA is New Mexico’s partner in building economic prosperity and stronger communities. The ideal candidate will have a J.D. degree from an accredited university and 8-10 years of progressively responsible experience as a practicing attorney; 5 years of which must have been in local or state government, or agencies closely affiliated with local or state government.  Previous experience in local government legal issues; bond and loan processing, banking, contract, real estate, legal guidelines related to government processes and methods, as well as an understanding of legislative processes of state and municipal government are highly desired.

Interested candidates may submit a cover letter and resume to the attention of the HR Director, New Mexico Finance Authority, 207 Shelby St., Santa Fe, NM 87501 or via email at nmccollum@nmfa.net.

The New Mexico Finance Authority (NMFA) in Santa Fe is seeking a Commercial Credit Analyst to join our team responsible for public and private lending activities of the organization. The credit analysis required varies by program, but typically involves working in concert with NMFA’s lending team to analyze historical financials (audits, tax returns), and to calculate the relevant debt service coverage ratios and other elements of the underwriting processes, including preparing a credit summary narrative and assisting in assigning a risk rating to each transaction.

Reporting to the Managing Director of Credit, the credit analyst works collaboratively with regional finance managers, other credit analysts, internal and external legal counsel, and NMFA client services to support the underwriting, structuring, approval, and monitoring of a variety of loan products and programs.

The credit analyst will thoroughly analyze and document underperforming loans to create a loan history, current status, and projected performance; detail compliance with the loan agreement; assist with the collection process and the curing of defaults; and lead the creation of credit policies and operating policies to provide guidance and continuous improvement of NMFA’s asset recovery process.

The NMFA is a government instrumentality whose mission is to be New Mexico’s partner in building economic prosperity and stronger communities. The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or accounting and 3- 5 years of professional experience in investment and/or commercial banking, public accounting, finance, or troubled asset management. The candidate must possess strong technical skills particularly in the areas of cash flow analysis and the interpretation of a variety of financial reports and statements. In addition to performing financial analyses, the successful candidate will be expected to draft written reports and to effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, analysis and conclusions to team members and in Committee/Board presentations.  Previous experience with non-performing loans and assets, including various loan and credit agreements and business restructuring, as well as excellent negotiation skills is required. Experience in restructuring consulting or troubled credit restructuring and workouts, including loan foreclosure and collections, is highly desired.

Interested candidates may submit a cover letter and resume to the attention of the HR Director, New Mexico Finance Authority, 207 Shelby St., Santa Fe, NM 87501 or via email at nmccollum@nmfa.net.

The New Mexico Finance Authority (NMFA) in Santa Fe seeks a Program Administrator to facilitate the coordination, administration, and tracking of multiple NMFA programs and funds. The Program Administrator will facilitate loans and alternative financing across the state through a variety of programs, including multi-sector business and housing financing, venture capital, and infrastructure.

The Program Administrator reports to the Managing Director, Community and Economic Development, and processes applications, develops selection criteria, recommends projects for financing through appropriate options, and implements program policies and rules.

The Program Administrator supports project financing by communicating with clients, their consulting engineers, and construction oversight contractors to ensure projects are moving forward in compliance with legislative policies and procedures. Works collaboratively with a variety of state entities, regulators, and other stakeholders.  Analyzes data and creates reports for stakeholders on the impact of NMFA’s community and economic development programs.

NMFA is a government instrumentality that is New Mexico’s partner in building economic prosperity and stronger communities. The ideal candidate will possess a B.A./B.S. degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field and at least three years of experience supporting the administration of business loans, state and municipal infrastructure projects, new markets tax credits, venture capital, or bonds.  Knowledge of community and economic issues impacting state and federal financing programs is desired.

The successful candidate must demonstrate exceptional analytical skills and the ability to clearly communicate the results. Ability to balance multiple projects and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment is required. Experience using Salesforce is strongly preferred.

Interested candidates may submit a cover letter and resume to the attention of the HR Director, New Mexico Finance Authority, 207 Shelby St., Santa Fe, NM 87501 or via email at nmccollum@nmfa.net.

The New Mexico Finance Authority (NMFA) in Santa Fe is seeking a qualified individual for an Asset Recovery Manager position that will report to the Managing Director, Credit. This position will assess, analyze, and monitor underperforming assets in collaboration with the NMFA Legal and Finance departments; identify root causes of non-performing assets and recommend remedies; and present findings and proposals to NMFA leadership at meetings.

The Asset Recovery Manager will thoroughly analyze and document underperforming loans to create a loan history, current status, projected performance, and detail compliance with the loan agreement; assist with the collection process and the curing of defaults; and lead the creation of credit policies and SOPs to provide guidance and continuous improvement of NMFA’s asset recovery process. 

Previous experience with non-performing loans and assets, including various loan and credit agreements and business restructuring, is required.  Excellent negotiating skills, plus written and oral communication skills, including in-person, phone, and online, are essential for success.  Experience in restructuring consulting or troubled credit restructuring and workouts, including loan foreclosure and collections, is needed.

NMFA is New Mexico’s partner in building economic prosperity and stronger communities. The ideal candidate will be comfortable with occasional confrontational interactions and possess the skills to de-escalate conversations and situations.  A bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance or economics is required and an advanced degree in business, law or economics is highly desired.  A minimum of five years of commercial lending or credit experience is needed. This position requires strong presentation skills as recommendations are regularly presented to NMFA leadership.  A wide array of financial experience with governmental agencies, public and private lending and credit, and curing of defaults is necessary.

Interested candidates may submit a cover letter and resume to the attention of the HR Director, New Mexico Finance Authority, 207 Shelby St., Santa Fe, NM 87501 or via email at nmccollum@nmfa.net.

The New Mexico Finance Authority (NMFA) in Santa Fe is seeking a qualified individual for a Regional Finance Manager position that will report to the Managing Director, Lending. This position will represent NMFA throughout the state and will work with local governments, municipalities, counties, and others to originate and structure loans and grants using NMFA’s financing programs.

The Regional Finance Manager will work primarily with public entities to help them finance projects to meet their community’s needs, and will perform financial analysis of revenue streams, financial outlooks, and more to guide clients to options that work for them. This position requires in-state travel to meet with clients on an ongoing basis to develop relationships with existing and new clients.

Previous high-level experience working with local governments, municipalities, or nonprofit organizations on large-scale, multi-phased projects, such as infrastructure, is required.  An understanding of New Mexico local government financial management methods and procedures as well as the ability to form positive working relationships are needed.

NMFA is New Mexico’s partner in building economic prosperity and stronger communities. The ideal candidate will possess experience in accounting, banking, finance, budget management, or a similar field; excellent technical report writing, verbal and written communication skills; a bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance or related field, and at least five years of relevant experience. This position requires strong presentation skills as financing recommendations are regularly presented to committees and Boards of Directors. The ability to balance multiple projects, analyze large quantities of data, and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment are required.

Interested candidates may submit a cover letter and resume to the attention of the HR Director, New Mexico Finance Authority, 207 Shelby St., Santa Fe, NM 87501 or via email at nmccollum@nmfa.net.