Loan Officer

GreenStone Farm Credit Services is seeking a Loan Officer to serve customers throughout Michigan's Upper Peninsula. In this role, you'll work directly with farmers, timber producers, rural businesses, and landowners to understand their goals and connect them with financial solutions that help their operations succeed.

We're looking for someone who enjoys meeting people, building trust, growing customer relationships, and identifying opportunities to help businesses thrive. Whether your background is in agriculture, forestry, equipment sales, agribusiness, finance, or a related field, we'll provide the training and support to help you build a successful career with GreenStone.

If you're a self-starter who enjoys working in the field, developing relationships, and making a meaningful impact in your community, we'd love to hear from you.

What can we offer you?

GreenStone trusts the people we hire. We empower employees to make the best decisions for the customer and the company.

GreenStone has an outstanding Total Rewards package, which includes, but is not limited to:

• 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, and 12 paid holidays per year
• 401(k) plan - up to a 9% employer contribution/match
• Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Life/AD&D benefits, etc.
• Paid Parental leave
• $150/year Logo Wear allowance
• $400/year Wellness Subsidy/Reimbursement & wellness programs
• $6,000 lifetime maximum Student Debt repayment program or tuition assistance
• Yearly bonus/incentive opportunity available to all employees

Get to know GreenStone

Our $16 billion portfolio of customers, ranging from rural homeowners to global agriculture and food businesses, provides our employees with a unique opportunity to maintain a local presence while working for a top workplace. Our diverse business structure provides exciting opportunities for passionate, talented professionals in many areas. Additionally, many of our team members are highly respected in their area of expertise at both the state and national level making GreenStone one of the top Farm Credit associations in the country.

Culture

Core Four values steer everything we do at GreenStone. Customer First, Delivery Quality, Get involved, Do the right thing. Employees work as a team to create a company fueled by the desire to best serve each other and our customers every day. Greenstone culture promotes innovative thinking, professional development, health and wellness, and a relaxed work environment with flexible schedules.

Day in the life of Loan Officer:

• Building Customer Relationships: As a Loan Officer you will gather financial information from customers and listen attentively to their needs. By identifying both expressed and latent needs, you'll be able to provide tailored solutions or alternatives that meet their specific requirements.
• Maintaining Sales Database: You'll maintain a comprehensive sales database file, ensuring all customer interactions and transactions are accurately recorded. Additionally, you'll establish ongoing prospecting plans and activities to attract new customers while nurturing existing relationships.
• Setting Sales Goals: You'll develop a commitment to individual sales goals for both loans and financial services, striving to exceed targets and contribute to the overall success of GreenStone.
• Collaborating with Specialists: You'll have the opportunity to make joint sales calls with tax, accounting, insurance, or other specialists, showcasing GreenStone's wide range of financial services and exceptional customer service.
• Differentiating GreenStone: You'll differentiate GreenStone as the go-to organization for a variety of financial services, demonstrating a commitment to exceeding customer expectations in every interaction.
• Community Engagement: You'll actively contribute to GreenStone's image as the leading financial institution by maintaining a significant professional presence throughout the local community. This involvement will help strengthen relationships and build trust within the community.
• Analyzing Loan Requests: You'll analyze moderately sized mortgage and commercial loan requests, either independently or with a Credit Analyst. Your detailed, accurate, and timely analysis will ensure that loan decisions align with GreenStone's risk parameters and customer needs.

What Experience do you bring?

• Bachelor's Degreein agriculture, business administration, finance, or related field is required
• 1+ years of experience in agriculture, agribusiness, forestry, timber, heavy equipment, financial services, business development, customer relationship management, or a closely related field required.

What sets you Apart?

You will really stand out if you have the following:

• Basic knowledge of loan products and services and credit operations
• Knowledge of farm production methods and products
• General understanding of farm business management, finance, macroeconomics
• Knowledge of various business/financial applications

GreenStone Farm Credit Services is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We comply with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity regulations. We conduct all personnel decisions and processes relating to our employees and job applicants in an environment free of discrimination and harassment.