Chief Investment Officer

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Our Modern, Flexible Workplace:

About This Role:

- Develop and champion FNBO's investment strategy with a focus on long-term wealth preservation, client education, and accessible advice.
- Lead investment committees, including Asset Allocation, Mutual Fund, Investment Committees and participate in additional committees as appropriate.
- Monitor economic trends and translate insights into digestible content for advisors and clients alike.
- Guide the development of investment commentary, research, and outreach materials for multiple distribution channels.

- Oversee the creation of model portfolios and product strategies aligned with the needs of individual investors, families, and business owners.
- Ensure risk frameworks match real-world client goals rather than institutional volatility benchmarks.
- Support advisors in investment conversations with clients and prospects.

- Lead and inspire a team of investment professionals and strategists, encouraging clarity, purpose, and proactive service.
- Work in partnership with advisors, marketing, compliance, and client experience leaders to build and scale a trusted investment voice.
- Promote a culture that values accountability, transparency, and intellectual integrity.

- Represent FNBO's investment perspective in the media, at client events, webinars, podcasts, and national industry panels.
- Write or contribute to published investment thought pieces and market commentary.
- Be a recognized, respected voice in the wealth management industry-bringing national visibility and credibility to FNBO's brand.

- Ensure all strategies, communications, and product oversight meet regulatory and fiduciary standards (OCC, SEC, etc.).
- Partner with Legal and Compliance to uphold best-in-class governance practices.

The Ideal Candidate for This Role:

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field (MBA preferred).
• 20+ years of experience in investment management, including 10+ years in a leadership role.

- Preferred applicants will have experience working with individuals in a bank Wealth Management or RIA environment.

A communicator and educator: Someone who can discuss insights on markets and economics with internal partners across the bank's footprint, clients and write articles that get shared.
- A visible thought leader: Experience with CNBC, Bloomberg, WSJ, Barron's, or podcasts a plus.
- An advisor's partner: You understand the advisor-client relationship and work to strengthen it.
- A strategist, not a speculator: Focused on long-term, risk-adjusted outcomes-not short-term outperformance.
- A credible credential-holder: CFA, required.

Available locations for role: FNBO Footprint: Omaha, NE; Kansas City, KS, Minneapolis, MN; Denver, CO markets.

Base Pay Range $225,000-$350,000

Compensation and Benefits Overview:

We offer a variety of benefits designed to keep you and your family physically and financially healthy. Not only do we offer a competitive salary and work-life balance, we offer benefits to match your needs:

• 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

Learn more about FNBO benefits here: https://www.fnbo.com/careers/benefits/.

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