AVP/VP Lending Leader — Agriculture Finance & Growth

Farm Credit Illinois; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 61,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Vacation and sick leave

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Volunteer leave

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Farm Credit Illinois is seeking an Assistant Vice President/VP of Lending to build relationships, grow a diversified loan portfolio, and provide lending solutions to agricultural clients. You will analyze financial information, influence credit decisions, and collaborate with Credit Services and loan committees.

The role requires agricultural/finance knowledge, strong communication, and the ability to travel throughout the territory while delivering exceptional member service.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of agricultural economics and farm operations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to assess complex financial and business information.
• Effective communication and relationship-building skills.
• Comfort using technology and data to improve efficiency and sales effectiveness.
• Ability to collaborate, build trust, and work across teams.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships and generate new business by engaging in the agricultural community and events.
• Drive loan growth by pursuing opportunities and expanding referrals.
• Assess financial positions and advise on credit decisions.
• Originate loans by identifying needs and coordinating with the team.
• Prepare and support credit packages through financial analysis and collaboration.
• Close loans with accuracy and adherence to credit standards.
• Proactively manage the loan portfolio and address risk.

Skills

Agricultural economics

Analytical skills

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Data-driven

Cross-team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/finance/agriculture

Job description

Farm Credit Illinois is seeking an Assistant Vice President/VP of Lending to build relationships, grow a diversified loan portfolio, and provide lending solutions to agricultural clients. You will analyze financial information, influence credit decisions, and collaborate with Credit Services and loan committees.

The role requires agricultural/finance knowledge, strong communication, and the ability to travel throughout the territory while delivering exceptional member service.