Ag Loan Officer

First Savings Bank; Waubay Township (SD, MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation, Sick, and Holiday time

Job summary

First Savings Bank in Waubay, SD is seeking an Ag Loan Officer to provide commercial lending solutions to local businesses. You will build relationships with clients during the loan process and evaluate credit while understanding collateral needs.

Join a family-owned community bank committed to strong service, local decision-making and community involvement, with competitive benefits and opportunities to grow in agricultural and real estate lending.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of commercial or ag lending experience preferred.
• Strong communication and negotiating skills.
• Desire to serve the community with lending solutions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for Ag/Commercial loans and build client relationships.
• Evaluate credit to determine lending decisions per risk tolerance.
• Assess collateral value or status during loan processing.
• Develop knowledge of bank products and cross-sell recommendations.
• Develop and execute sales strategies to grow commercial lending revenue.
• Build relationships with community stakeholders and service existing customers.
• Manage client credit portfolios and ensure satisfactory service.
• Understand internal policies and banking regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance or related field

Job description

We are a family-owned bank committed to providing exceptional service and innovative banking solutions while making a difference in the communities we serve. We take great pride in the relationships we built and the lives we impact. We offer the strength of a big bank combined with local decision-making and hometown involvement, setting our community bank apart from the rest.

Our mission

Our mission is to support the financial goals of individuals and businesses in the communities we call home by offering every person a better banking experience.

Our values

• Passion: We have an unrelenting drive to be great. Quality service is our #1 priority.
• Commitment: We do not shy away from accountability. We together as a team and embrace the spirit of service.
• Leadership: We are competitive leaders in our markets and a go-to source for finance and lending.
• Community: We're proud to support each other and our local communities. We win when our customers win.

The Ag Loan Officer position specializes in providing loans and other banking products to commercial clients across multiple areas, such as business banking, agricultural, and commercial real estate. This role will play a part in growing and maintaining the bank's portfolio and will make efforts to be a part of and improve the community in which they reside.

This position can be located in Bristol or Waubay, South Dakota, and is not a remote role.

What you will do

• Acts as primary point of contact for those seeking Ag or Commercial loans, building relationships with clients during the process.
• Evaluates client/applicant’s credit to determine appropriate lending decision based on company risk-tolerance levels.
• Determines value or status of collateral as necessary during the loan application process.
• Develops a strong knowledge of bank's products and identify opportunities to recommend other products or services to customers.
• Develops and execute sales strategies to either maintain or gain clients to increase commercial lending revenue and deposit growth.
• Builds relationships with key members of the community, building a network while continuing to service the needs of our existing customers.
• Builds and manages credit portfolios for clients.
• Ensures that customers receive satisfactory customer service.
• Develops an understanding of internal bank policies, as well as a strong understanding of banking regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you will need

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of commercial or ag lending desired, but willing to train.
• A desire to work within the community and offer solutions as suited.
• Strong communication and negotiating skills.

What we offer

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Vacation, Sick, and Holiday time
• And more!

Candidate must pass a pre-employment screening including credit history and criminal record check.

Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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