VP Ag Loan Officer

Citizens Alliance Bank; Minnesota; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Citizens Alliance Bank is seeking a VP Ag Loan Officer to manage an existing agricultural loan portfolio and grow new Ag lending business in Minnesota. You will underwrite, structure, and close various Ag loan types, ensuring compliance with bank policies and regulatory requirements.

The role involves extensive customer contact, supervision of other lenders, and delivering timely credit decisions while maintaining sound risk practices and strong relationships with clients and partners.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of banking experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suites.
• Understanding of agricultural lending policies.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial statements, cash flows, pay records and tax returns to assess creditworthiness.
• Present credits and loans for approval to the appropriate authority.
• Develop referral networks and cross-sell bank products to meet bank goals.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of lending regulations and BSA/AML requirements.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Underwriting

Relationship building

Education

High School diploma or GED

Continuing Education to maintain job knowledge

Job description

Position Summary

This role will be responsible for managing an existing Ag loan portfolio and developing new Ag lending business. The candidate must effectively underwrite, structure and close all types of Ag loans in accordance with the Bank’s established policies and procedures. The VP Ag Loan Officer must exercise sound judgment in the loan making process.

This position will have extensive customer contact and will be responsible for all operational aspects for Ag loans in their market. The VP Ag Loan Officer will be responsible for abiding by and keeping up to date on the Bank’s lending policies in addition to State and Federal lending regulations. In addition, the Ag Loan Officer position could be tasked with some supervision of other lenders in the department.

The level of this position is based on years of service, education and/or equivalent experience, knowledge level and skill set.

Essential Functions

1. Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.
2. Possess knowledge of regulations governing all lending practices.
3. Recognizes consumer 1-4 family applications and refers them to a consumer Loan Officer as appropriate.
4. Innovative outlook to drive continual progress and retention.
5. Process Ag loan transactions and aid with transaction inquires.
6. Aid with consumer loan transactions and aid with transaction inquires.
7. Be able to analyze financial statements, cash flows, pay records and tax returns.
8. Present credits and loans for approval to appropriate authority, as required.
9. Be proactive in obtaining new Ag loan customers for the bank.
10. Demonstrate the ability to prioritize workload.
11. Take Ag applications and approve or reject loan requests in accordance with loan policies and procedures.
12. Obtain and maintain a working knowledge of regulatory requirements as they relate to safety and soundness, compliance, and operations.
13. Develop referral networks, suggest alternate channels, and cross-sell products and services to accomplish the Bank’s goals.
14. Possess strong prioritization and organizational skills.
15. Possess an understanding of general business and financial issues.
16. Be able to manage multiple concurrent projects.
17. Be a self-starter and possess the ability to work both independently and in a group setting.
18. Possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain good relations with co-workers and other bank personnel.
19. Assist co-workers as needed.
20. This position requires a valid Driver’s License.
21. All employees are expected to exemplify and follow our core values.
22. Regular attendance and punctuality when reporting to work.
23. Travel for trade and industry schools and seminars as needed.
24. This position may require installation of a Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) app on an employee’s personal mobile device. The MFA apps are used to authenticate a user’s identity to the system for security purposes.
25. Adhere to and comply with all applicable, federal, and state laws, regulations, and guidance, including those related to BSA/AML, as well as adhere to the Bank’s policies and procedures.
26. Perform other duties as assigned and requested.

Education and Experience

• Required - High School diploma or GED, etc.
• Required - Continuing Education to maintain job knowledge.
• Required - Three to five years of banking experience.
• Preferred - Three to five years of customer service experience.
• Preferred - Proficiency in Microsoft Suites.

Citizens Alliance Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual preference or orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, disability, veteran status and all other protected classes.