Financial Officer

Compeer Financial; Town of Sun Prairie (WI); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model up to 50% remote

401k match program

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Life & AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Vacation & holidays

Job summary

Compeer Financial seeks a qualified banking professional to manage and grow the loan and lease portfolio for agricultural clients. The role emphasizes counseling and servicing existing clients while pursuing new loan sales opportunities, in a hybrid Sun Prairie, WI setting.

The position requires knowledge of farm credit, loan products, and financial analysis, with growth opportunities and a supportive, member-owned culture offering flexible schedules and professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, agriculture, agribusiness or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience to perform the essential functions.
• Experience in agribusiness/farming industry or similar agriculture credit experience preferred.
• State insurance license to sell crop insurance is required.
• Strong knowledge of farm production methods, farm products and farm finance.

Responsibilities

• Meets with clients on the farm and in the office to discuss their financial needs.
• Determine which loan products meet client needs (loans, leases, crop insurance, life insurance).
• Develop relationships with existing clients and pursue new clients to grow loan sales.
• Monitor farm sales and contact potential buyers; maintain prospect files and planning.
• Process loan applications, renewals and servicing requests for commercial and real estate loans.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

CRM proficiency

MS Office

Analytical skills

Networking

Loan products knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, agriculture, agribusiness or related field

Tools

CRM software

MS Office

Job description

Empowered to live. Inspired to work.
Compeer Financial is a member-owned cooperative located in Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together team members with a variety of backgrounds and experiences to help provide financial services to support agriculture and rural communities. Join us in a culture that not only promotes meaningful work and professional development, but provides a flexible, hybrid work environment and excellent benefits, which empower you to thrive both personally and professionally.

How we support you:

• Hybrid model – up to 50% work from home
• Flexible schedules including ample flexibility in the summer months
• Up to 9% towards 401k (3% fixed Compeer contribution plus up to 6% match)
• Benefits: medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA, life & AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability, wellness program & EAP
• Vacation, sick leave, holidays/floating holidays, parental leave, and volunteer paid time off
• Learning and development programs
• Cross-functional committee opportunities (i.e. Inclusion Council, emerging professional groups, etc.)
• Professional membership/certification reimbursement and more!

Casual/seasonal & intern team members are not eligible for benefits except for state-mandated programs.

Where you will work: This position offers a hybrid work option up to 50% remote and is based out of the Sun Prairie, WI location.
The contributions you will make: This position manages and grows the loan and lease portfolio through counseling and servicing existing clients while pursuing new loan sales development opportunities with prospective clients. Builds strong client relationships and provides innovative and workable alternatives to solve problems clients face in ongoing agricultural operations.

A typical day:

• Meets with clients on the farm and in the office to discuss their financial needs.
• Determines which products Compeer offers will meet their needs for loans, leases, crop insurance, life insurance etc.
• Continually develops solid relationships by bringing valued knowledge and experience to the client to help them manage their agricultural operations more effectively and efficiently.
• Seeks new loan business by developing relationships with existing clients, searching for new clients and meeting with prospective clients to gain their business.
• Monitors farm sales and contacts potential buyers.
• Maintains prospect files and establishes ongoing prospecting plans and activities.
• Works with clients to gather and analyze their financial information.
• Provides a review of the client financial position utilizing internal tools to provide insights to the client.
• Processes new loan applications, renewal of existing operations for commercial and real estate loans.
• Processes loan servicing requests including partial releases, change of payment, extensions, and other items.
• Fields phone calls and attends meeting with clients to discuss agricultural topics.
• Attends agricultural meetings, farm open houses/tours, trade shows, extension meetings and other networking events to keep current on agriculture and financial market changes.
• Attends education events, training events and professional meetings to advance professional and technical skills and keep current on required licenses.

The skills and experience we prefer you have:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, agriculture, agribusiness or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Minimum experience required is based upon size, scope and complexity of the position. Experience in agribusiness/farming industry or similar experience in agriculture credit or closely related field required.
• Current state insurance license to sell crop insurance
• Advanced knowledge of “value added” business and farming concepts.
• Advanced knowledge of loan products and services, as well as credit operations.
• Advanced knowledge of farm production methods, farm products, and farm business management/finance.
• Effective interpersonal, communication, client service and team skills.
• Effective problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong problem solving, decision making and organizational skills.
• Strong computer skills, including MS Office applications and customer relationship management (CRM) programs.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing situations.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with other teams to achieve goals and represent the business.
• Ability to network with clients, prospects and key influencers.
• Knowledge of accounting principles with a strong understanding of financial reports, ratio and benchmarks.
• Valid driver’s license.

How we will take care of you:

Our job titles may span more than one career level (associate, senior, principal, etc.). The actual title and base pay offered is dependent upon many factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role is eligible for variable compensation and other benefits.

Base Pay

$67,700 - $114,200 USD

Compeer Financial is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. Compeer is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Voluntary Self-Identification

For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file.

As set forth in Compeer Financial’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows:

A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.

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