Agribusiness Lending Advisor

Farm Credit East; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match up to 6%

Life insurance at 2x base pay

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Farm Credit East is hiring a Loan Officer to grow and manage a diverse loan portfolio, focusing on agribusiness and retail segments. The role emphasizes a consultative lending approach, risk awareness, and exceptional customer service in a community-focused environment.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in economics/finance/business, strong interpersonal and analytical skills, and travel as needed. Hybrid work options are available after two months.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, Business or a related field.
• Knowledge of agriculture, finances, credit and credit administration. Strong marketing and interpersonal skills are required, as are verbal and written communications and analytical skills.
• The position requires the ability to travel as needed.
• Hybrid work options after two months of employment with Farm Credit East.

Responsibilities

• Manages the day-to-day customer relationships of credits within your respective customer segment (Agribusiness or Retail).
• Proactive portfolio management by understanding and analyzing industry trends, market data, and customer knowledge leading to a consultative lending approach.
• Positions a team approach serving as the lead for all customer facing activities with support from loan coordinator or financial services.
• Creates and maintains a documented 360-degree view of the customer, in the core application, to maximize the customer experience.
• Work collaboratively with teammates to generate cross-selling results and a best-in-class customer experience through a cohesive and holistic approach.
• Provides functional guidance to credit analysts, loan doc specialists and other roles to ensure customer’s requirements are met while conforming to credit policy and requirements.
• Meets with existing and prospective customers to review financials, propose loan structure, evaluate pricing options and address short-term and long-term objectives of the borrower

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Economics/Finance/Accounting/Business

Job description

Farm Credit East is hiring a Loan Officer to grow and manage a diverse loan portfolio, focusing on agribusiness and retail segments. The role emphasizes a consultative lending approach, risk awareness, and exceptional customer service in a community-focused environment.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in economics/finance/business, strong interpersonal and analytical skills, and travel as needed. Hybrid work options are available after two months.