Growth Markets Officer – Young & Beginning Farmers

Farm Credit Services of America; Newton (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off including vacation and parental leave

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A financial cooperative in Newton, IA, is seeking a Developing Markets Officer to cultivate and service relationships with young and beginning farmers. The role involves designing credit packages, providing financial advice, and promoting educational workshops. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Agribusiness or related field and at least 6 years experience in lending or credit analysis. Skills in Salesforce and Microsoft Office are essential. The position requires travel around 70% of the time during the day and 30% overnight.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years Bachelor's Degree in Agribusiness, Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in Lending/credit analysis with experience in agriculture.
• Proficiency in Microsoft software and loan origination systems.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate and service business relationships with young and beginning customers.
• Design innovative credit packages and provide expert advice to customers.
• Promote educational workshops and financial understanding to customers.

Skills

Customer relationship management

Financial advisory

Sales promotion

Public speaking

Credit analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Agribusiness or related field

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Job description

A financial cooperative in Newton, IA, is seeking a Developing Markets Officer to cultivate and service relationships with young and beginning farmers. The role involves designing credit packages, providing financial advice, and promoting educational workshops. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Agribusiness or related field and at least 6 years experience in lending or credit analysis. Skills in Salesforce and Microsoft Office are essential. The position requires travel around 70% of the time during the day and 30% overnight.