Regional Credit Officer

• Serve as a member of the regional Community Bank Commercial Credit team.
• Works with the Regional Presidents and RMs to improve profitability and maintain asset quality within a moderate risk appetite.
• Participates in, and actively contributes to, the overall strategy for the region.
• Meet with the most significant clients or prospects in support of LOB business generation.
• Create an organizational sense of urgency in support of new business opportunities, ensure smooth interaction between employees the line of business and campuses, and maintain sound credit risk management standards. Teams should be encouraged to focus on material risk issues.
• Ensure that Credit employees work closely with campus underwriting staff to communicate all material aspects of the deal, the risks, mitigants and the final decision that is to be documented for the credit approval.
• Respond with urgency and help create a culture that prioritizes client centricity. Determine transaction feasibility, identify structuring solutions that adequately mitigate risks, and then provide Proceed/Stop decisions within approval limits.
• Exercise significant loan authority (usually $45mm) within established limits and ensure that all Senior Credit Officers do the same.
• When transactions require the approval of the Senior Group Credit Executive or Chief Credit Officer, ensure that employees are prepared to provide a short synopsis of the transaction/relationship, what they like about the proposal, the material risks, and how they have been adequately mitigated.
• Responsible for monitoring credit portfolio performance, including concentration limits for region.
• Closely monitor all asset quality measures including performance against moderate credit risk tolerances. When tolerances are exceeded, establish appropriate action plans in order to bring portfolio quality back within tolerances.
• Timely identification of deteriorating credits. Transfer of credits to Loan Administration/Asset Recovery Group.
• Ensure accurate and timely risk rating of transactions within the regional credit portfolio.
• Manage daily overdraft exposures.
• Approve cash management credit risk within assigned authority on CAP form - also derivatives and hedging/ FX.
• Champion and hold teams accountable for the proper utilization of credit systems and technology.
• Build and lead high performing, inclusive credit teams. This includes hiring and developing diverse, top rated talent, ensuring effective partnerships with the campuses and LOB, and providing mentoring, coaching and development of credit staff in the region.
• Market visits to multiple markets is encouraged.
• Assist with performance reviews for Senior Credit Officers and create an "employer of choice" environment where recruiting top talent, maintaining high employee morale, leadership development, career pathing, succession planning, and recognition are priorities. Support the recruiting process, as required for Credit, Campuses and LOB.
• Promote a credit culture that is dynamic and client centric, while maintaining portfolio quality in line with Key's moderate credit risk appetite.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics or related field; MBA preferred.
• A minimum of 15 years financial lending/credit experience which should include experience through one complete economic cycle.
• Demonstrated high level of financial acumen, team building skills, managerial skills, interpersonal skills and decision/solution effectiveness. Line of business experience is desirable.
• Experience with multiple types of lending (e.g. middle market, private banking, small business) is preferred.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS This position is eligible to earn a base salary in the range of $128,000.00 - $268,000.00 annually. Placement within the pay range may differ based upon various factors, including but not limited to skills, experience and geographic location. Compensation for this role also includes eligibility for incentive compensation which may include production, commission, and/or discretionary incentives. Please click here for a list of benefits for which this position is eligible.

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Job Posting Expiration Date: 10/06/2026

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