VP - Agriculture Banking Officer (Central WI)

Jimmy Jazz; Stevens Point (WI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

First State Bank seeks a VP, Agricultural Banking Officer to develop and expand agricultural banking relationships in the Central Wisconsin region, including Stevens Point and nearby markets. The role supports loan and deposit growth while delivering exceptional customer experiences.

The position offers a remote capability with responsibility for servicing the Central WI area, requiring strong lending expertise and stakeholder collaboration to meet profitability goals.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years agricultural lending experience or equivalent education in bank lending policies and procedures.
• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience in finance.
• Agricultural background or equivalent education with ability to understand, communicate with, and relate to agricultural business customers.
• Strong communication skills across face-to-face, over the telephone, via email, and written communications.

Responsibilities

• Support growth of commercial loan and deposit portfolios through agricultural lending.
• Review loan applications and deposit documentation for compliance.
• Present loan details to governing committees for approvals.
• Cross-sell banking products and services to customers.
• Establish and strengthen agricultural loan referral relationships.

Skills

Agricultural lending experience

Customer relationship management

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Associate degree in finance

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Outlook

Job description

• Job Category Banking, Sales, Loans

Description

Under the direction of the SVP, Business & Agriculture Banking, the VP, Agricultural Banking Officer develops and increases agricultural banking relationships by selling Agricultural Banking products and services through connecting with potential customers of First State Bank, and its surrounding markets and identifying potential needs, all while creating a fantastic experience for all involved.

This position does have the ability to work remote, but is responsible for servicing the Central WI area including Stevens Point, Marshfield, Auburndale, Waupaca, etc.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience in area of finance with knowledge of commercial lending, communications, and businessadministration preferred.
• 3-5 years agricultural lending experience or equivalent education in bank lending policies and procedures.
• Agricultural background or equivalent education with ability to understand, communicate with, and relate to agricultural business customers.
• Proficient understanding of account principles, economic concepts, banking practices, agribusiness, and communications.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook.
• Strong communication skills as evident by ability to interact face-to-face, over the telephone, via email, and written communications to coworkers and customer.
• Ability to communicate and create lasting relationships with customers of a variety of business specifications and financial needs.
• Ability to manage time, prioritize, and multitask in a fast-paced environment for a variety of customer correspondence.

Summary

• Performs a full range of duties pertaining to Agricultural Banking for the loan and deposit product functions in order to support the overall Agricultural Banking objectives of commercial loan and deposit portfolio growth.
• Accurately completes a full range of duties pertaining to Agricultural Banking and the processing of loan application and deposit account documentation in compliance to all applicable Bank and legal regulations and policies
• Prepares and presents potential loan details to the OLC, GLC, or Board of Directors when necessary, in accordance to Bank policy, to obtain proper approvals for loan processing.
• Ensures profitability and efficiency in the monitoring of all assigned loans and accounts, expanding the most profitable, and addressing those that have a direct impact on bank profitability.
• Maintains customer connections and comfort while obtaining sales by performing all activities related to the cross-selling of various banking products and services.
• Creates and strengthens business, farm, developer, and other potential referral contact relationships to provide information regarding agricultural lending programs and services.
• Stays knowledgeable of compliance and regulation through attending related seminars and workshops, increasing the accuracy and of all process administration
• Maintain knowledge of new developments and trends in the agricultural loan market, identify potential opportunities, and participate in the development and implementation of plans and programs to respond to those opportunities.
• Assist in the establishment of Agricultural Banking goals and profitability objectives, the implementation of policies and procedures, and revisions as necessary to ensure maximum sales and return customer connections.
• Maintain educational and professional expertise through attendance of job related seminars, conferences, and workshops and involvement in professional civic and community groups in leadership positions.