Loan Officer

Not Applicable; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Farm Credit in Louisiana is seeking a Loan Officer to market, grow new loan volume, and extend sound credit to borrowers and prospects. The role emphasizes agricultural and land loan transactions and strong customer relations.

You will analyze and decide on loan requests, supervise an existing portfolio, and participate in farm-related meetings. Travel is required to fulfill responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance or Agriculture or equivalent education/experience.
• Strong analysis, judgment and communication skills (oral and written).
• Excellent problem solving and teamwork abilities; decisive in 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 others.
• Promoting good customer relations.
• Performing additional duties to meet business needs.
• Meeting the requirement of daily attendance on the job for a full 8-hour shift.

Skills

Analytical skills

Judgment

Communication skills

Teamwork

Assertiveness

Decisiveness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Economics, Finance or Agriculture

Job description

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.