Regional Vice President, Field Operations

About Farm Credit Illinois (FCI) FCI is a farmer-owned lending cooperative headquartered in Mahomet, Illinois, with >$8 billion of owned, managed, and collaborated loan assets and investments. With a core purpose of Helping Farm Families Succeed, FCI is owned by 19,000 farmer, rural landowner, and agribusiness members in the southern 60 counties of Illinois. FCI is one of many Farm Credit System Associations which collectively serve all 50 states, Washington DC, and Puerto Rico. At Farm Credit Illinois, we are committed to fostering a workplace that celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that a diverse team brings unique perspectives and experiences, making us stronger and more innovative to serve our members. We offer comprehensive benefits that include medical, dental, and vision, as well as paid time off programs, such as vacation, sick leave, parental leave, holidays, and more. FCI invests in employees' futures by offering a 401k plan with employer match, as well as professional development and learning opportunities to help our employees grow in their career. Our core values—family, integrity, relationships, expertise, and passion, are the foundation of our culture, and we strive to exemplify these values in every aspect of our association. Why Join Us Competitive compensation package. Grade and salary commensurate with experience, with an annualized base salary range of 165,000.00 - 210,000.00 plus a bonus based on team and individual performance. This range is a good‑faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of this posting. Comprehensive benefit package includes 401(k) with 3% employer contribution and 6% employer match, vacation days, sick days, 13 paid holidays, parental leave, and volunteer leave, along with medical, dental, vision, and life insurance as further described at Professional development and career growth opportunities. Opportunity to work for a reputable and community-focused financial institution dedicated to a positive, collaborative work environment that encompasses the association’s mission to serve our members and the agricultural industry as we strive to help farm families succeed. Description / Job Summary The Regional Vice President, Field Operations leads and manages a team of regional field offices encompassing lending operations by planning and implementing strategic initiatives and tactics that support the Association’s vision and goals. Responsibilities / Duties Lead, manage, and develop Lending Regional Managers and field office teams, setting performance standards and supporting career growth. Serve as a role model for the association’s vision, mission, and values, and mentor staff across the organization. Plan and implement strategic initiatives for lending operations, working closely with senior management. Collaborate with other field leaders to drive consistency, share best practices, and support organizational success. Communicate and execute corporate direction across regional offices, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Oversee credit administration, monitor adherence to policies, and implement corrective actions as needed. Develop and execute business development strategies to grow lending portfolios and enhance customer experience. Advocate for a sales culture mindset and oversee product knowledge, sales, and servicing training. Ensure compliance with credit policies, procedures, and regulations; address audit findings and maintain internal controls. Serve as a liaison with third parties, including other Farm Credit institutions and service providers. Required Skills Knowledge in business development, credit extension, credit administration, and portfolio management procedures Skill in selecting, managing, coaching, motivating and developing diverse teams Skill in identifying challenging goals, and motivating others to achieve them Skill in communicating objectives and delegating responsibility Skill in managing own emotions and understanding and managing the emotional reactions of others Skill in utilizing a systematic approach to problem solving Skill in establishing and maintaining relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts to advance the association’s interest and increase personal efficacy Skill in having perception of different dimensions of business issues and making sense out of complex issues while being decisive and flexible to change Skill in differentiating significant and insignificant details Skill in analyzing complex technical data by using logic and quantitative reasoning Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in economics, business, finance or agriculture and 7 years of related experience in agribusiness, credit analysis or sales, including 5 years of supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education, experience and skillset sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job. #J-18808-Ljbffr