Senior Agricultural Lender & Growth Partner

RockBridge Search & Recruitment; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off and holidays

Performance-based incentives

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

RockBridge Search & Recruitment is seeking a Vice President, Agricultural Lender to lead lending activities across California's farming sectors. You will develop and manage an agricultural loan portfolio, originate and structure loans, and guide clients from initial assessment through closing in a field-heavy role.

You will analyze financial statements, tax returns, and cash flows to deliver tailored financing for operating lines, equipment, real estate, and expansion projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of agricultural, commercial, or agribusiness lending experience.
• Strong credit analysis and underwriting skills.
• Proven ability to develop business and grow a loan portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a high-quality agricultural loan portfolio.
• Build lasting relationships with growers, producers, ranchers, and agribusiness owners throughout Northern California.
• Originate, structure, underwrite, and close commercial and agricultural loans.
• Analyze financial statements, tax returns, cash flows, collateral, and credit risk.
• Deliver customized financing solutions for operating lines, equipment, real estate, livestock, permanent plantings, and expansion projects.
• Generate new business through networking, referrals, industry events, and community involvement.
• Collaborate with credit partners to structure complex transactions.
• Monitor portfolio performance while maintaining exceptional credit quality.
• Stay informed on agricultural markets, commodities, and industry trends.
• Represent the organization as a trusted advisor within the agricultural community.

Skills

Credit analysis

Relationship building

Lending

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field

Job description

RockBridge Search & Recruitment is seeking a Vice President, Agricultural Lender to lead lending activities across California's farming sectors. You will develop and manage an agricultural loan portfolio, originate and structure loans, and guide clients from initial assessment through closing in a field-heavy role.

You will analyze financial statements, tax returns, and cash flows to deliver tailored financing for operating lines, equipment, real estate, and expansion projects.