Senior AG Loan Officer

gpac; Cleveland (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle package

401(k) with Roth options

Paid time off

Competitive compensation package

Job summary

gpac is seeking a Senior Loan Officer for Agricultural Lending to develop lending relationships and manage a growing portfolio of agricultural and commercial customers. You will oversee credit decisions, support renewals, and collaborate with Credit, Operations, and sales teams to deliver a seamless client experience.

Ideal candidates bring 3–5 years in credit and underwriting, a strong agribusiness background, and proven ability to grow loan volume while preserving credit quality.

Qualifications

• Strong agricultural industry background and business development experience.
• 3–5 years of credit and underwriting experience.
• Experience with agricultural lending, commercial credit, and loan documentation.
• Ability to grow loan volume while maintaining credit quality.
• Strong relationship-building, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated approach to managing customers, priorities, and follow-through.
• Leadership experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage approximately 30-40 customer relationships within an assigned market, including complex accounts with aggregate balances above $1 million.
• Develop new business and grow existing relationships by identifying financing needs and serving as a trusted advisor.
• Lead annual renewals, including pricing discussions, term negotiations, and collection of required documentation.
• Monitor portfolio performance, customer activity, and potential credit risks.
• Partner with Credit, Operations, and other teams to support timely renewals, resolve issues, and deliver a strong customer experience.
• Maintain regular customer contact to support retention and uncover additional lending opportunities.
• Keep accurate relationship records, pipeline updates, forecasts, and customer information in the CRM.
• Provide portfolio and pipeline updates during regional meetings.
• Help customers onboard and use the organization's online customer portal.

Skills

Agribusiness lending

Credit underwriting

Relationship building

Portfolio management

Business development

Job description

Senior Loan Officer - Agricultural Lending

Location: Various locations
Compensation: Competitive compensation and benefits package

A financial services organization serving the agricultural industry is seeking a Senior Loan Officer to develop lending relationships and manage a portfolio of established agricultural and commercial customers. This role combines business development, relationship management, credit expertise, and portfolio oversight. The ideal candidate understands the financing needs of agricultural producers and can build lasting relationships while maintaining strong credit quality.

Responsibilities

• Manage approximately 30-40 customer relationships within an assigned market, including complex accounts with aggregate balances above $1 million.
• Develop new business and grow existing relationships by identifying financing needs and serving as a trusted advisor.
• Lead annual renewals, including pricing discussions, term negotiations, and collection of required documentation.
• Monitor portfolio performance, customer activity, and potential credit risks.
• Partner with Credit, Operations, and other teams to support timely renewals, resolve issues, and deliver a strong customer experience.
• Maintain regular customer contact to support retention and uncover additional lending opportunities.
• Keep accurate relationship records, pipeline updates, forecasts, and customer information in the CRM.
• Provide portfolio and pipeline updates during regional meetings.
• Help customers onboard and use the organization's online customer portal.

Qualifications

• Strong agricultural industry background and demonstrated business development experience.
• At least 3-5 years of credit and underwriting experience.
• Experience with agricultural lending, commercial credit, and loan documentation.
• Ability to grow loan volume while maintaining credit quality.
• Strong relationship-building, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated approach to managing customers, priorities, and follow-through.
• Leadership experience is a plus.

Benefits

• Full Vehicle Package: Truck, Gas Card, etc.
• 401(k) with Roth options, employer match, and vesting
• Paid time off
• Competitive compensation and benefits package