Sr. Advisor, CRE Portfolio Manager

First National Bank of Omaha; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision Insurance

401k with matching

Time Off Programs

HSA/Dependent Care

Job summary

First National Bank of Omaha is seeking a Portfolio Manager for Commercial Real Estate. This role coordinates with Relationship Managers, Credit Administration, and Operations to ensure an audit-ready CRE loan portfolio and strong data integrity.

The ideal candidate has CRE lending, credit administration, or loan operations experience, with exceptional attention to detail and cross-functional collaboration skills across multiple internal teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Real Estate, Accounting or related field.
• 3–5+ years in CRE lending, credit administration, loan operations, or similar banking role.
• Strong understanding of CRE loan structures and collateral documentation.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a dedicated resource to CRE Relationship Managers, supporting portfolio administration.
• Review credit memos, loan modifications, extensions, and annual reviews with RMs and analysts.
• Coordinate draw requests, disburse construction loan commitments, and assist in loan closings.
• Maintain covenant monitoring and tracking, escalating exceptions with clear docs.
• Ensure collateral filings (UCC, deeds, mortgages) are current and properly filed.
• Support reporting integrity and liaison with Operations for accurate data.

Skills

CRE lending knowledge

Credit administration

Portfolio management

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Tools

nCino

Excel

Job description

At FNBO, our employees are the heart of our story—and we’re committed to their success! Please see below the details of this career opportunity and how it fits into our organization’s success.

The Portfolio Manager, Commercial Real Estate plays a critical support role within FNBO's CRE team, working closely with Relationship Managers, Relationship Associates, Credit Administration, and Operations to ensure the ongoing health, accuracy, and compliance of the CRE loan portfolio. This role serves as a central point of coordination for Relationship Manager Support, Covenant Monitoring and Compliance, Collateral Oversight and Documentation, Operations Coordination and Reporting Integrity, nCino System Management and Data Integrity and Policy Compliance and Risk Management — enabling RMs to focus on client relationships and business development while maintaining a well‑managed, audit‑ready portfolio.

The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in commercial real estate lending, credit administration, or loan operations, combined with exceptional attention to detail, organizational discipline, and the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple internal teams. This individual is a proactive problem-solver who takes ownership of portfolio quality and serves as a reliable resource to the broader CRE group.

Relationship Manager Support

• Serve as a dedicated resource to CRE Relationship Managers, providing portfolio administration support that enables them to focus on client development and deal execution.
• Support Relationship Managers and Credit Analysts with the preparation and review of credit memos, including new requests, loan modifications and extensions, and annual review.
• Assist Relationship Managers and Relationship Associates in the management and review of draw requests and the disbursement of construction loan commitments.
• Assist Relationship Managers and Relationship Associates as necessary in the loan closing process including the organization of due diligence material and review of loan documentation.
• Proactively communicate portfolio status, open items, and upcoming deadlines to Relationship Managers to ensure nothing falls through the cracks.
• Contribute to a collaborative, high-performing team environment by sharing knowledge, supporting colleagues, and continuously improving team processes.

Covenant Monitoring and Compliance

• Receive, review, and track all covenant reports across the CRE portfolio, including financial covenants, documentation requirements, and ongoing monitoring obligations.
• Maintain a thorough working knowledge of covenant categories, reporting cadences, and compliance thresholds applicable to each loan type and borrower.
• Work directly and regularly with Relationship Managers to scrub covenant reports, identify outstanding deficiencies, and drive timely resolution — with particular focus on past-due items exceeding established guidelines.
• Escalate unresolved covenant exceptions to management with clear documentation of status, aging, and recommended next steps.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date covenant tracking records to support audit readiness and management reporting.

Collateral Oversight and Documentation

• Partner with Operations and Relationship Managers to monitor proper collateral filings across the CRE portfolio, ensuring all UCC filings, deeds of trust, mortgages, and other security instruments are current and accurately recorded.
• Identify and resolve collateral documentation gaps or exceptions in a timely manner, coordinating with legal, Operations, and RMs as needed.
• Track collateral expirations, renewals, and required re-filings to ensure continuous perfection of FNBO’s security interests.
• Maintain organized and complete collateral files in accordance with FNBO policy and regulatory requirements.

Operations Coordination and Reporting Integrity

• Interact directly with Operations to ensure proper reporting time frames are accurately reflected on covenant and monitoring reports.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies between loan system data and actual reporting requirements, working collaboratively with Operations to implement corrections.
• Serve as a liaison between the CRE team and Operations on day-to-day portfolio administration matters, ensuring clear communication and timely resolution of open items.
• Support the preparation of portfolio-level reports and management updates as requested by CRE leadership.

nCino System Management and Data Integrity

• Work directly with Credit Administration and Operations on nCino needs, ensuring proper data inputs, system configurations, and workflow accuracy across the CRE portfolio.
• Review and validate nCino records for completeness and accuracy, identifying and correcting errors or missing information in coordination with the appropriate teams.
• Support the ongoing optimization of nCino workflows and reporting capabilities within the CRE group.
• Serve as a knowledgeable resource on nCino functionality for RMs and team members, providing guidance on proper system use and data entry standards.

Policy Compliance and Risk Management

• Maintain a current and thorough understanding of FNBO’s credit policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements as they apply to the CRE group.
• Review portfolio activities and documentation against applicable policy requirements, identifying exceptions and working with RMs and management to address them proactively.
• Support the CRE team in preparing for internal audits, regulatory examinations, and credit reviews by ensuring portfolio documentation and reporting are complete and accurate.
• Flag emerging compliance or risk concerns to management and Credit Administration, providing clear documentation and recommended remediation steps.

The Ideal Candidate for This Role

Qualifications — Required

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Real Estate, Accounting, or a related field.
• 3–5+ years of experience in commercial real estate lending, credit administration, loan operations, or a closely related banking function.
• Working knowledge of CRE loan structures, covenant types, and collateral documentation requirements.
• Demonstrated experience with covenant monitoring, portfolio reporting, or loan administration in a commercial banking environment.
• Proficiency in nCino or a comparable loan origination and portfolio management system.
• Strong understanding of bank credit policy and regulatory compliance requirements applicable to commercial real estate.
• Excellent organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to manage high-volume, detail-intensive workloads accurately and on time.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with experience coordinating across multiple internal teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, for portfolio tracking and reporting.

Qualifications — Desired

• Experience working directly with Relationship Managers in a portfolio support or credit administration capacity.
• Familiarity with UCC filings, deed of trust/mortgage documentation, and collateral perfection requirements.
• Prior exposure to internal audit, regulatory examination preparation, or credit review processes.
• Experience with financial statement spreading, cash flow analysis, or credit memo preparation.
• Knowledge of FNBO’s internal systems, credit policies, and CRE lending practices.
• Demonstrated ability to identify process inefficiencies and contribute to operational improvements.

Key Skills

• Strong working knowledge of commercial real estate loan structures, covenant types, and monitoring requirements.
• Ability to manage a high volume of covenant and documentation tracking items simultaneously with accuracy and discipline.
• Experience identifying, escalating, and resolving covenant exceptions and past-due reporting items.
• Familiarity with collateral documentation requirements, UCC filings, and security instrument management.
• Solid understanding of commercial real estate credit fundamentals, including loan structures, collateral types, and risk rating frameworks.
• Working knowledge of bank credit policy, regulatory compliance requirements, and audit standards applicable to CRE lending.
• Ability to review loan documentation and portfolio data against policy requirements and identify exceptions.
• Comfort engaging with Customers, Credit Administration on credit-related questions, system needs, and policy interpretation.
• Comfort working with reporting tools, spreadsheets, and portfolio tracking systems to monitor and communicate portfolio status.
• Ability to learn and adapt to evolving technology platforms and internal system requirements.
• Exceptional attention to detail with a track record of maintaining accuracy across complex, high-volume workloads.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and open items simultaneously.
• Disciplined follow-through on open items, escalations, and resolution tracking.
• Commitment to maintaining complete, audit‑ready documentation and records.
• Proactive and solutions‑oriented approach to problem‑solving and stakeholder engagement.

Competencies

• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Organizational discipline and follow-through
• Credit and policy knowledge
• Systems proficiency and data integrity
• Cross‑functional collaboration and communication
• Proactive problem identification and resolution
• Adaptability and continuous improvement

Compensation

Compensation range (base pay): $89,828.00-$148,215.00. This role may have a specific starting pay within this range. Final compensation offer to candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon work experience, education, and/or skill level.

Work Environment

It is anticipated that the incumbent in this role will work in a hybrid capacity, balancing in‑person collaboration three (3) days a week with remote flexibility two (2) days a week. As part of our team, you’ll experience the energy and relationship‑building of face‑to‑face collaboration while still enjoying the flexibility of remote workdays. We provide the tools and technology to ensure seamless transitions between work environments, supporting your productivity wherever you are. Please note that work location is subject to change based on business needs.

Benefits Overview

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision Insurance
• 401k
• With Matching Contributions
• Time Off Programs
• Health Savings Account (HSA)/Dependent Care
• Employee Banking
• Growth Opportunities
• Tuition Assistance
• Short‑Term/Long‑Term Disability Insurance

Job number: R-20261882

Candidates must possess unrestricted work authorization and not require future sponsorship.

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