Relationship Manager/Commercial Ag Lender

Relationship Manager/Commercial Ag Lender Southwest Georgia Farm Credit is a financial institution that provides financing for agriculture, agribusiness and rural real estate purchases and improvements. We are headquartered in Bainbridge, with six offices that service 21 counties in the southwestern-most portion of the state of Georgia. With over $800 million in assets, Southwest Georgia Farm Credit is a cooperative and part of the nationwide Farm Credit System. The Relationship Manager/Commercial Ag Lender will serve as a sales and business development representative of the Association and is a highly skilled negotiator that is committed to building lasting customer relationships. The Relationship Manager/Commercial Ag Lender has direct involvement in all aspects of agricultural lending with proficiency in risk assessment and loan structuring; maintains an understanding of applicable policies, procedures, and regulations and conforms as appropriate; has direct responsibility for maintaining acceptable credit administration and credit quality; and will build and service a loan portfolio which meets the growth objectives of the Association. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in business administration, agriculture, economics, finance, or a related field and/or experience equivalent to the degree Five years or more of commercial lending experience preferred Exceptional prospecting and networking skills Demonstrated selling and negotiation skills related to commercial lending Strong analysis, judgment and communication (oral and written) skills Ability to be assertive and decisive in arriving at sound business decisions which serve the best interest of the borrower and the ACA Knowledge of agriculture, the market and competition Preferred Qualifications Farm or ranch background with related practical experience Farm Credit experience #J-18808-Ljbffr