Hybrid Agribusiness Credit Officer – Credit Analysis Lead

Illinois Ag; Bloomington (IL); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model up to 50% remote

401k up to 9% total contribution

Medical, dental, vision

HSA/FSA

Life & AD&D insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Wellness program & EAP

Vacation, sick leave, holidays

Parental leave

Mentorship programs

Learning and development programs

Certification reimbursement

Job summary

Compeer Financial seeks a Credit Officer Specialized to analyze new credit requests and service existing loans across livestock and crop producers. You will perform financial analysis, prepare underwriting, and communicate decisions with clients and team members.

The role requires strong analytical, negotiation and communication skills, plus the ability to work in a hybrid environment with up to 50% remote work. Compeer offers diverse benefits and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in ag business, finance, economics or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in credit analysis in a financial institution.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws, regulations and compliance requirements specific to the financial industry.
• Basic to solid knowledge of agricultural businesses and operations, crop insurance and livestock industries and associated production practices.
• Basic to solid knowledge of loan products, services, and credit operations.
• Basic to solid understanding of credit processing and servicing activities, accounting principles and practices, credit analysis procedures, credit administration, monitoring and reporting.
• Solid interpersonal, collaboration, communication, team building, problem solving, analytical, organizational, and time management skills.
• Basic to solid computer skills, including MS Office applications, CRM programs, and internal underwriting systems.
• Basic to solid decision making, negotiating, and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes new credit requests and makes loan servicing decisions for existing clients.
• Performs financial analysis and underwriting on livestock and crop producers throughout Compeer's territory.
• Communicates credit decisions and prepares formal narratives with findings.
• Monitors lending portfolio and ensures loan compliance and timely reviews.
• Collaborates with Lending Specialists to discuss loan packages and provide financial counseling to clients.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Communication

Team building

Problem solving

Analytical

Time management

Organizational skills

MS Office

CRM

Education

Bachelor's degree in ag business, finance, economics or related field

Tools

MS Office

CRM

Job description

Compeer Financial seeks a Credit Officer Specialized to analyze new credit requests and service existing loans across livestock and crop producers. You will perform financial analysis, prepare underwriting, and communicate decisions with clients and team members.

The role requires strong analytical, negotiation and communication skills, plus the ability to work in a hybrid environment with up to 50% remote work. Compeer offers diverse benefits and career growth opportunities.