Ag Lender

gpac; Spencer (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GPAC is seeking an Agricultural Loan Officer to help farmers and rural residents obtain funds and grow their operations. The role centers on face-to-face relationship building and staying current with industry rules and regulations.

Qualifications include 1+ years of community banking experience, agriculture experience, excellent verbal and written communication, and strong negotiation skills. A Bachelor's degree or equivalent training is required.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of community banking experience.
• Personal and professional experience in Agriculture is a must.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional negotiation skills.
• Bachelor's degree or corresponding education and related training.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a loan portfolio.
• Make sales calls to achieve sales goals.
• Meet benchmarks in profitability and credit quality.
• Promote new business development.
• Work well with support staff and executive management.

Skills

Community banking

Agriculture experience

Verbal and written communication

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Agricultural Loan Officer

Agriculture loan officers, or agricultural lenders, work to help farmers and rural citizens obtain funds needed to fund their operations, purchase property, and more. Ag lending is more than just cold-calling prospects. The right individual will need to meet with farmers and business owners face-to-face to build relationships. Knowledge of the industry, the market area, and keeping up to date with rules and regulations. This company is looking for an individual who is family-oriented and has a passion for the Ag industry and helping others.

Agricultural Loan Officer Requirements

• 1+ years of community banking experience.
• Personal and professional experience in Agriculture is a must.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional negotiation skills.
• Bachelor's degree or corresponding education and related training.

Agricultural Loan Officer Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a loan portfolio
• Make sales calls to achieve sales goals
• Meet benchmarks in multiple facets including but not limited to profitability and credit quality
• Promote new business development
• Work well with support staff and executive management

This opportunity includes an excellent compensation and benefits package. This bank prides itself on retaining employees and has one of the best tenure backgrounds in the area - a competitive salary and bonus incentive program.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.