Agricultural Finance & Loan Specialist

Louisiana Land Bank; Opelousas (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Land Bank in Opelousas, LA seeks a Loan Officer to evaluate and approve loans within its delegated authority. You will develop relationships with borrowers and businesses, source new lending opportunities, and manage a growing loan portfolio in the local trade area.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least two years of loan officer experience, plus strong credit analysis and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in business, finance, ag economics, or related field.
• Two+ years of experience as a loan officer or loan officer associate.
• Experience in credit analysis and evaluating borrower financials.

Responsibilities

• Develops and manages loan portfolios within assigned trade area.
• Originates loans and marketing of new business in service area.
• Makes and services leases and loans for equipment, real estate.
• Conducts credit analyses and determines loan structuring and pricing.
• Ensures loans are properly risk rated and compliant with policies.
• Performs loan closing tasks and supports collections as needed.

Skills

Credit analysis

Customer service

Communication skills

Financial statement analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Agricultural Economics, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Louisiana Land Bank in Opelousas, LA seeks a Loan Officer to evaluate and approve loans within its delegated authority. You will develop relationships with borrowers and businesses, source new lending opportunities, and manage a growing loan portfolio in the local trade area.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least two years of loan officer experience, plus strong credit analysis and communication skills.