Admin Assistant Credit

MidAtlantic Farm Credit Inc.; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Retirement plan with employer match

Job summary

Plains Land Bank in Amarillo, Texas is seeking a full-time, in-office Credit Administrative Assistant to support the credit function. The role includes exec reporting, policy adherence, loan servicing, and retail office support.

The successful candidate will assist with credit actions, contribute to policy development, notify borrowers on past-due items, and help with internal and external reviews while maintaining records.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School diploma or equivalent.
• Three to five years of administrative support experience preferred.
• Knowledge of credit processes and policies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist management with credit action documentation and approvals.
• Support development and maintenance of credit policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance notifications to borrowers regarding past due loans.
• Provide guidance to retail offices on loan servicing and new loan origination.
• Support internal and external credit reviews and audit requests.
• Assist with loan origination, accounting, and related credit systems.
• Prepare reports for the board of directors and for annual planning.

Skills

Administrative support

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Oral and written communication

Planning and organizing

Independent judgment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Who we are:

Plains Land Bank stands as a symbol of stability and support for agriculture and rural communities for over a century. As a proud member of the esteemed Farm Credit System, we remain steadfast in our commitment to provide reliable, financial services empowering our stockholders to grow their legacies.

With strategic offices in Amarillo, Pampa, Perryton, and Plainview, we provide personalized lending services across 16+ counties in the vibrant Texas Panhandle. Our commitment to fostering growth and prosperity in the heart of Texas is unwavering.

At Plains Land Bank, we’re not just a financial institution; we’re a community.We forge enduring partnerships and equip individuals to ‘Own a Piece of Texas’, embodying the spirit of resilience and opportunity.

Learn more about us at: www.plainslandbank.com.

We seek out top talent and welcome you to join us in our mission to shape the future of agriculture in rural America.

Position Description:

We are searching for a full-time, in-office Credit Administrative Assistant to work in our Amarillo, Texas location. This role assists management in the overall administration ofthe credit function including tasks related to executive reporting, adherence to Association policies and procedures, loan servicing and retail office support.

Day-to Day-Duties and Responsibilities:

• Aids with documentation for credit actions requiring approval from the Farm Credit Bank of Texas (FCBT), loan approval actions made under individual delegated lending authority and loan committee, and territorial concurrence approvals/denials.
• Supports management with the development and maintenance of credit policies, procedures and processes.
• Assists credit department with adherence to regulations for appropriate notifications sent to borrowers regarding past due loans and tracks results.
• Provides guidance to retail offices regarding loan servicing and new loan origination.
• Supports internal and external credit reviews, audits, and examinations by providing requested information and documentation, tracking examiner and reviewer requests, facilitating timely responses, and maintaining review workpapers and supporting records.
• Demonstrates proficiency in loan origination, loan accounting, and other credit systems.
• Reviews credit related reports for distribution to the board of directors alongwith preparinginternal reports on behalfofthe credit department.
• Compiles Young, Beginning and Small farmer and rancher (YBS) reporting for annual business plan, FCBT, and FCA questionnaire.

What You Bring to the Team:

Our ideal candidate lives within a commutable distance from our office in Amarillo, Texas.

It is an important role that covers many skills. This position requires:

• High school diploma or equivalent and
• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in planning, organizing, and coordinating administrative support activities in an office environment.

General knowledge of the following:

• General knowledgeof office equipment and systems used forthe storage and retrieval of businessinformation.
• General knowledgeof standard records management and file classification practices.
• Specialized knowledgeof written correspondence principles.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail and accuracy in performing assigned responsibilities in compliance with Association policies and procedures.
• Intermediateskill level in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to perform a varietyof moderatelycomplexadministrative support duties requiringsome independent judgment and analysis under moderate supervision.

Our benefits:

In addition to a competitive salary and an annual incentive plan, we offer comprehensive, affordable, and robust benefit options that are focused on health and wellness, financial security, and achieving a work-life balance:

• Affordable health benefits, including medical insurance, prescription drug coverage, dental insurance, vision care, flexible spending accounts, and more.
• 401(k) plan that includes an employer match (up to 4%) plus an additional employer contribution (up to 5%), both of which vest on the first day of employment.
• Employer paid long-term disability and life insurance.
• Generous vacation leave, sick leave, and up to thirteen paid holidays.
• Up to two days per year to volunteer in local community organizations, services, or events.Ongoing professional development opportunities.

Our culture:

At Plains Land Bank, our culture revolves around community, and our dedicated employees are the heartbeat of our organization. We prioritize their wellbeing providing a stable career path and ample opportunities for professional development and advancement.

As a proud member of the Farm Credit System, we uphold a commitment to fostering personal relationships and connections. Our emphasis on face-to-face interactions and employee engagement cultivates a supportive and inclusive workplace environment where everyone’s voice is heard and valued. We celebrate every success as a team, acknowledging the hard work that contributes to our collective achievements.

Important note: We care about your hiring process and take it seriously. A real person will review your applications, meaning response timelines may vary. The interviewing process at Plains Land Bank may include phone calls and emails, on-site interviews, and requests for portfolios or demonstrations of work. We cannot personally follow-up with each applicant, and we will do our best to create a professional, respectful, and thorough process for candidates with whom we identify as a potential fit.

Plains Land Bank is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to providing a work environment that is inclusive and free of bias, where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.