Environmental Review Officer

BOK Financial Corporation Group includes BOKF, NA; BOK Financial Securities, Inc. and BOK Financial Private Wealth, Inc. BOKF, NA operates TransFund and Cavanal Hill Investment Management, Inc. BOKF, NA operates banking divisions: Bank of Albuquerque; Bank of Oklahoma; Bank of Texas and BOK Financial®.

Bonus Type
Discretionary

Summary
BOK Financial is committed to fostering long-term client relationships by attracting top talent. The company emphasizes innovation, growth, and teamwork, providing a dynamic environment for employees to excel. At BOK Financial, we believe in the power of being one team. Success is achieved through a dedication to high standards, a passion for excellence, and a collaborative spirit that unites us in our mission.

Job Description
The Environmental Review Officer I will provide consultation to the Bank’s Line of Business and Credit Administration functions; reviewing and opining upon environmental data in connection with lending decisions and real estate owned/operated by the Bank.

Team Culture
BOK Financial fosters a collaborative, goal-oriented culture where employees follow established standards, receive support from accessible managers, and engage in mentorship. The company values accuracy, initiative, and community involvement, offering an exciting opportunity for growth and teamwork

How Youll Spend Your Time

• You will review environmental order request documentation provided by the Loan Officers and follows up with Officers if corrections are needed.
• You will perform reviews of externally prepared environmental reports and assessments to ensure that the conclusions are reasonable, and the report is in compliance with all necessary regulatory requirements.
• You will work with the Environmental Risk Manager, evaluate potential environmental issues related to proposed collateral, objectively providing internal clients with a balanced view of the risk and liabilities associated with the given property, including risk management options and strategies
• You will answer daily questions from internal clients or vendors relating to environmental reports and environmental risk management policy requirements.
• You will develop and document status updates of each review on a common job tracking system
• You will coordinate with the Appraisal Department to ensure that environmental issues are communicated to the Appraisal Department.
• You will conduct formal/informal seminars for Bank associates about technical environmental requirements
• You will research and interpret Bank Policies pertaining to the complex lending requirements faced by the Bank and the Banks customers
• You will review environmental due diligence reports prepared by non-approved vendors for other financial institutions and determines whether such reports meet Bank requirements
• You will stay current with financial and environmental regulations as they apply to the lending process
• You will research and follow industry trends in the real estate environment risk space to build upon knowledge base
• You will anticipate and identify issues inhibiting the attainment of assigned goals; develops and implements corrective actions

Education & Experience Requirements
The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific field (such as chemistry, biology, environmental science, or engineering), a minimum of five  years of experience in environmental assessment, environmental science, engineering, or a related field, a solid understanding of environmental due diligence report requirements and environmental projects, strong logical and analytical skills to address environmental risk mitigation issues, and experience with environmental risk as it relates to real estate lending, which is a plus. 

1. Developing oral and written communication skills to effectively represent self and BOKF, as well as ability to present complex information and issues in a clear and concise manner
2. Developing conceptual thinking and analytical skills with the ability to analyze complex problems that include interrelationships and dependencies in order to identify common themes and solutions
3. Developing organizational skills with ability to persist through ambiguity and move ahead regardless of barriers
4. Ability to effectively plan time, method, manner and sequence of own work assignments while balancing conflicting demands of stakeholders

BOK Financial Corporation Group is a stable and financially strong organization that provides excellent training and development to support building the long term careers of employees. With passion, skill and partnership you can make an impact on the success of the bank, customers and your own career!  

Apply today and take the first step towards your next career opportunity!

The companies in BOK Financial Corporation Group are equal opportunity employers.  We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for training, compensation, transfer, promotion and other aspects of employment for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy status, sexual orientation, genetic information or veteran status.