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Our Team’s Dedication
At Merritt, we live our values every day: dedication to mission, putting people first, kindness, openness, trust, and a solutions-oriented approach—while supporting a healthy work-life balance. We believe everyone deserves a home in a community where they can thrive, and we invest in both affordable housing and people to build stronger communities.
If this aligns with your values, join us and be part of a lasting impact that matters.
A Career at Merritt
Merritt offers exceptional benefits and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and identities, including race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, gender identity, age, or sexual orientation. Our goal is a workforce at every level that reflects and strengthens the communities we serve.
Open Positions
Merritt is a mission-oriented affordable housing investor and lender. Rooted in California for more than 35 years, Merritt has been a trusted partner, investing more than $1.7 billion and creating over 12,500 affordable homes.
Merritt has two primary focus areas:
(a) investing with mission-aligned developers and funders to make the most challenging affordable housing projects possible
(b) investing in programs that develop the next generation of affordable housing professionals with a focus on strengthening the industry
Merritt is guided by our core values: People-First, Solutions-Oriented, Trust, Openness, and Kindness.
We are looking for exceptional people who have a passion for Merritt’s mission.
Director of Asset Management
Reports to: CFO
Job Location: Oakland or Los Angeles, California office; Remote work within California may be considered
Position Overview: We’re seeking an experienced, mission-driven Director of Asset Management to lead the oversight of our affordable housing investment portfolio and help ensure long-term success for communities across California.
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Director of Investor Relations
Title: Director of Investor Relations
Reports to: President/CEO
Job Location: Office in Oakland, California / Remote work within California acceptable; Preferred within any of the following metropolitan areas: Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, San Francisco Bay area, or Capital Region
Position Overview:
Merritt is seeking a mission-driven, energetic, and self-motivated affordable housing professional with a proven track record to grow Merritt’s LIHTC business and be part of the senior leadership team. This hands-on, growth-oriented role will lead the investor relations team in raising LIHTC equity investments in Merritt Funds, providing investment services and support to current and new investors, cultivating potential LIHTC investors, implementing investor client services and enhancing the visibility of Merritt in the corporate and banking investor community.
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