Credit Officer – Commercial Real Estate

Location: Kansas City, MO - 1 Ward Parkway

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Summary of the Job

The Credit Officer (CO) – Commercial Real Estate is a key credit risk role within FNBO's Commercial Real Estate lending platform. This individual directly supports the Senior Credit Officer of Commercial Real Estate and is responsible for reviewing underwriting, analyzing, and approving CRE loan requests. The CO applies deep subject matter expertise across all major CRE collateral types to ensure sound credit decisions that balance prudent risk management with business growth.

This role carries lending authority to approve loans up to an aggregate exposure of $25MM.

About This Role

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Credit Officer of Commercial Real Estate in reviewing, underwriting, and approving CRE loan requests, ensuring alignment with FNBO credit policy and risk appetite.
• Review and edit credit memoranda for all major CRE collateral types, including Multifamily, Industrial, Office, Hotel, and Senior Living, with a thorough assessment of collateral-specific risk factors, market dynamics, and borrower financial strength.
• Review and approve loan memos with aggregate exposure up to $15MM, challenging all aspects of loan decisions including qualitative and quantitative credit analysis, deal structure, risk ratings, and terms and conditions.
• Partner with Relationship Managers, Credit Leadership, and cross-functional stakeholders to support sustained portfolio growth through disciplined risk practices.
• Participate in due diligence for new and existing CRE customers, including site visits, sponsor evaluation, and third-party report review.
• Monitor CRE portfolio quality and report on relevant trends to FNBO Credit Leadership and propose changes to credit policy or risk rating processes as market or internal conditions evolve.
• Ensure all negotiated loan terms and conditions adhere to bank policy and regulatory requirements.
• Track and manage portfolio exceptions, modifications, and changes in terms.
• Support business development, sales, and credit activities in collaboration with the Senior Credit Officer.

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