Loan Officer

Horizon Farm Credit; Colorado; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Personal development

Paid vacation

Medical insurance

Dental care

Vision care

Health savings accounts

401(k) with employer matching

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Incentive plan

Job summary

First South Farm Credit is seeking a Loan Officer to market and grow new loan business while extending sound credit to borrowers and prospects. You will secure, process and approve land and agricultural loan transactions and manage an existing loan portfolio.

The role requires strong analytical, judgment and communication skills, and a commitment to teamwork. Travel is required as part of the position, with a focus on servicing rural communities and agriculture across multiple states.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Economics, Finance or Agriculture discipline or equivalent education/experience is required.
• Strong analysis, judgment and communication skills (oral and written) are required.
• Excellent problem solving and teamwork skills; ability to be assertive and decisive in making sound business decisions.

Responsibilities

• Actively marketing for new loan customers.
• Securing, processing and approving a wide variety of land and agriculturally related loan transactions.
• Supervising and servicing an existing loan portfolio.
• Attending farm and farm-related meetings sponsored by First South Farm Credit and other organizations.
• Promoting good customer relations.
• Performing additional duties to meet business requirements.
• Meeting the requirement of daily attendance on the job for a full, continuous 8-hour shift.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Economics/Finance/Agriculture

Job description

SUMMARY

The Loan Officer is responsible for marketing, new loan growth and the extension of sound constructive credit to borrowers and prospective borrowers.

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

• The essential functions of the position include, but are not limited to:
• Actively marketing for new loan customers
• Securing, processing and approving a wide variety of land and agriculturally related loan transactions
• Supervising and servicing an existing loan portfolio
• Attending various farm and farm-related meetings sponsored by First South Farm Credit and other organizations
• Promoting good customer relations
• Performing additional duties, as required, to meet business requirements
• Meeting the requirement of daily attendance on the job for a full, continuous 8-hour shift

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Economics, Finance or Agriculture discipline or equivalent education/experience is required.

Must possess strong analysis, judgment and communication skills (both oral and written). Excellent problem solving and teamwork skills required, including ability to be assertive and decisive in making sound business decisions.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

Prefer experience in management of an agricultural production loan portfolio or related practical experience, including Farm Credit experience.

DETAILS

Salary will be commensurate with experience and performance.

NOTE: Travel is required for this position.

I'm Interested in Joining the First South Farm Credit Team

Are you interested in becoming a part of a team that supports rural communities and agriculture across Alabama, Louisiana, or Mississippi?

If so, let's talk about a fulfilling career with First South Farm Credit. First South strives to provide an inclusive and engaging work environment as well as provide growth opportunities for each employee.

Employee Benefits at First South

Our commitment to our employees is demonstrated through a variety of benefits. The benefits of being part of the First South team include:

• Competitive pay
• Personal development
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Medical insurance
• Dental and vision care
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health savings accounts
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Disability and life insurance
• Incentive plan

We are an equal opportunity employer.