Loan Officer

First South Farm Credit; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

First South Farm Credit in Lake Charles, LA is seeking a Loan Officer to grow new loan business and extend sound credit to borrowers and prospective borrowers. The role includes marketing, processing and approving land and agriculturally related loans, while supervising an existing loan portfolio.

Required is a Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, finance or agriculture, with strong analytical, judgment, and communication skills. Travel is required for this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Business, Economics, Finance or Agriculture.
• Strong analytical, judgment and communication skills (oral and written).
• Excellent problem solving and teamwork abilities.

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, as required, to meet business requirements.
• Meeting the requirement of daily attendance on the job for a full, continuous 8-hour shift.

Skills

Analysis

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Decision making

Assertiveness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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

• 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.