Agri-Business Banking: Trusted Relationship Leader

U.S. Bank; Peoria Heights (IL); On-site; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Parental leave

401(k)

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Adoption assistance

Sick leave

Job summary

U.S. Bank is seeking an Agriculture Business Banking Relationship Manager to serve as the primary advisor and relationship owner for agricultural clients, delivering tailored financial solutions across lending, treasury, payments, deposits, and wealth services.

This role collaborates with credit underwriting and portfolio management teams to grow the book while maintaining risk controls, with a focus on local market presence and exceptional client experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Seven or more years of experience in relationship banking, business banking, commercial banking, agricultural lending, or related financial services.
• Knowledge of agricultural production, agribusiness, and industry trends.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and grow a portfolio of agricultural business clients by identifying new business opportunities, strengthening existing relationships, and achieving portfolio growth and revenue objectives.
• Serve as a trusted advisor by providing strategic financial guidance and customized solutions tailored to the unique needs of agricultural producers, agribusinesses, and related businesses.
• Analyze client financial performance, including cash flow, profitability, credit quality, and risk exposure, and recommend appropriate banking, lending, treasury, payments, deposit, and wealth management solutions.
• Partner with credit underwriting, portfolio management, treasury management, and other internal teams to structure solutions, manage risk, and ensure timely responses to client and portfolio needs.
• Maintain ownership of the client relationship by coordinating resources across the bank, facilitating referrals, and connecting clients with specialists when appropriate.
• Demonstrate expertise in agricultural lending, credit analysis, banking products, industry trends, and risk management practices affecting the agriculture sector.
• Build and maintain relationships with centers of influence, community organizations, and agricultural industry groups to expand business opportunities and strengthen U.S. Bank’s presence in local markets.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements, policies, procedures, and risk management standards.

Skills

Relationship management

Business development

Consultative sales

Credit underwriting

Financial statement analysis

Cash flow analysis

Portfolio management

Commercial lending

Treasury management

Payments

Deposits

Wealth management

Analytical skills

Communication

Presentation

Relationship-building

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Bank is seeking an Agriculture Business Banking Relationship Manager to serve as the primary advisor and relationship owner for agricultural clients, delivering tailored financial solutions across lending, treasury, payments, deposits, and wealth services.

This role collaborates with credit underwriting and portfolio management teams to grow the book while maintaining risk controls, with a focus on local market presence and exceptional client experience.