NextStep Recruiting has partnered with a financial services organization to identify a Credit Officer focused on warehouse lending in the Dallas, TX area. This role is onsite and will support credit risk oversight, portfolio management, and team leadership within a specialized lending division.

This position is ideal for a warehouse lending credit professional who brings both strong risk discipline and leadership capability. The right candidate is comfortable operating at a strategic level while staying close to credit quality, deal structure, and portfolio performance.

Required:

• 5+ years of experience in mortgage warehouse lending credit, risk, or lending
• Strong knowledge of warehouse lending structures, collateral controls, and borrower evaluation
• Experience reviewing and approving credit packages with accountability for credit quality
• Proven ability to monitor portfolio performance, identify risk trends, and take action
• Experience managing or mentoring credit or risk staff

Preferred:

• Background working closely with sales, operations, and executive leadership
• Experience presenting credit insights and portfolio reporting to senior stakeholders
• Strong understanding of mortgage banking operations and originator profiles
• Ability to influence policy, process improvements, and risk management frameworks
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex credit topics clearly

NextStep Recruiting provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, or applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where the company has facilities.