We are looking for an experienced and dynamic leader to serve as the Head of Credit Policy in Overland Park, Kansas. This pivotal role is part of the Senior Risk Leadership Team and involves spearheading the development, implementation, and oversight of the company’s credit policies. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in commercial underwriting, expertise in regulatory compliance within commercial lending, and proven experience in building and leading credit risk management frameworks.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the design, documentation, and implementation of comprehensive credit risk policies tailored to the company’s objectives, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and market conditions.<br>• Regularly evaluate and update credit policies to reflect changes in business operations, legal regulations, and industry trends.<br>• Collaborate with underwriting teams, legal, compliance, and decision sciences departments to ensure cohesive credit risk management strategies.<br>• Guide and oversee the development of scalable credit decisioning tools and processes that balance growth objectives with risk management.<br>• Train and support underwriters by developing robust training programs to enhance credit skills and maintain policy consistency.<br>• Conduct audits and quality assessments of underwriting work to ensure adherence to credit risk policies and high standards.<br>• Serve as a voting member of the Senior Credit Committee, providing expertise in evaluating high-value commercial credit applications.<br>• Lead quarterly assessments of credit programs and portfolios, presenting findings and recommendations to the executive leadership team.<br>• Monitor discretionary credit authority limits, reviewing performance and recommending adjustments where necessary.<br>• Ensure compliance with state and federal credit regulations, preparing detailed reports for executive management.
