Portfolio Manager Food and Agribusiness

E Farmcredit; Louisville (KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Portfolio Manager for its Food and Agribusiness team. This full-time, hybrid role involves managing a portfolio, supporting loan origination and servicing, and collaborating with various departments to ensure customer satisfaction. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Business or Agriculture, along with extensive agricultural credit experience. This innovative firm is committed to fostering a positive work environment and offers competitive benefits, including a robust 401(k) plan and wellness programs, making it a great place to grow your career while supporting rural communities.

Benefits

401(k) Plan

Health Benefits

Financial Wellness Benefits

Qualifications

• 4+ years of agricultural credit experience required.
• Skills in financial structures and sales preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the Food and Agribusiness portfolio through loan origination and servicing.
• Develop and maintain relationships with customers and partners.

Skills

Agricultural Credit Experience

Complex Financial Structures

Sales Skills

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business

Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture

Tools

Salesforce

Automated Sales Systems

Job description

Farm Credit Mid-America is a financial services cooperative serving financial needs of farmers and rural residents in Arkansas, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio, and Tennessee. Our purpose is to secure the future of rural communities and agriculture. We are passionate about serving the needs of our rural communities and creating positive customer experiences.

Farm Credit Mid-America is a great place to work! We have been named as a Best Places to Work in Kentucky for the past 12 years. At Farm Credit Mid-America we put our customers and team members at the heart of all we do.

SCHEDULE: Full Time, Hybrid
TRAVEL REQUIRED: 0% - 25%

COMPENSATION: $80,485.00 to $154,755.00 base salary plus potential for variable compensation. Base pay is determined by your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Farm Credit Mid-America/Rural 1st may compensate outside of the salary range for bona fide reasons not related to membership in a protected class.

The Portfolio Manager Food and Agribusiness will be responsible for supporting the entire Food and Agribusiness portfolio through loan origination/closing, loan servicing, and growth efforts. The Portfolio Manager will work closely with the Food and Agribusiness sales, operations, and credit teams, and will collaborate with multiple departments including finance, legal, and leadership. Responsible for managing an assigned portfolio, the Portfolio Manager will also act as a resource for sales team members to facilitate the transaction process and will stand in for sales team members in customer interactions. The Portfolio Manager will act as an intermediary between Food and Agribusiness credit and operations teams to allow the sales team to spend additional time identifying new opportunities.

About Our Food & Agribusiness Team
The Food and Agribusiness team is responsible for servicing the Association's corporate and commercial lending customers. The portfolio includes originated loans, including those where Farm Credit Mid-America may be the administrative agent with exposure sold to other lenders, and purchased interests in multi-bank syndications, participations, and other debt instruments.

How You Will Spend Your Time

• Acts as the primary backup for AVP/VP Food and Agribusiness in customer interactions, document review, and servicing activities.
• Works closely with the Credit team to obtain a deep understanding of loan structure and credit actions.
• Maintains and services a portfolio of assigned accounts.
• Develops and maintains professional relationships with customers, prospective customers, and System partners based on mutual trust and respect.
• Accompanies AVP/VP Food and Agribusiness on meetings with influencers, partners, current or prospective customers.
• Researches and identifies new sales opportunities through analysis of internal reporting and publicly available information.
• Facilitates conversations between Operations and Credit teams to ensure consistent experience for each Food and Agribusiness customer.
• Partners with various teams to contribute to the achievement of satisfactory Association credit administration and credit quality goals.

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Agriculture, or a closely related field. Plus four years progressively responsible agricultural credit experience involving the marketing and extension of credit to Agribusiness and large, complex farm accounts. Skills in complex financial structures, sales calling, team involvement, and automated sales systems are preferred. Experience using Salesforce or other sales systems is preferred.

A developing professional with foundational expertise in project management, process improvement, and stakeholder collaboration. Works under moderate supervision, focusing on tactical execution, data analysis, and operational support. Ideal for candidates building their strategic thinking and business acumen within a structured environment.

Mental & Physical Requirements

While engaged in this position, team members will routinely sit, use hands for tasks, and communicate orally. Standing or walking is frequently required, while occasional demands include reaching with hands and arms, and lifting or moving up to ten pounds. Vision requirements encompass close and distance vision. The work environment typically has a moderate noise level. This role may entail a blend of mental and physical capabilities, requiring strong mental acuity, problem-solving skills, and occasional physical tasks such as standing, lifting, or extended computer usage. Some roles may require physical or mental requirements related to driving, such as a valid driver's license, and the ability to drive a long-distance. Reasonable accommodations will be considered for individuals as requested.

Farm Credit Mid-America provides a competitive total rewards package to our team members. This includes an award-winning 401(k) Plan. Our Health and Financial wellness benefits provide safety, security, and peace of mind for you and your family. Here is a highlight of our Total Rewards and Benefits.

Farm Credit Mid-America is an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by law.