Ag Loan Officer

Entry Level Agricultural Loan OfficerThe Ag Banking Officer is responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with agricultural-based customers. This position will solicit and originate quality loans, deposits, and special products and services with customers.Key attributes:Agriculture or business background and skillsWill consider a college graduate with an Ag degree and/or agricultural background experience.Strong interpersonal skillsCredit analysis skills preferred.High level of initiative as a self-starterPrimary Duties and ResponsibilitiesEarn and maintain the respect and trust of people. Display honesty, integrity, and morality.Responsible for promoting a positive and collaborative environment that supports teamwork and excellent customer service throughout the organization.Responsible for cultivating new and existing agricultural customer relationships.Must fully understand loan policy and procedures and recommend enhancements, as needed.Maintain a lending portfolio, approving credit within approved lending authority. Must maintain appropriate and complete documentation and files, as necessary.Make customer contacts, field inspections, and business visits, as necessary.Will analyze assets and repayment quality on existing loans and loan applications.Will recommend banking products and services, based on customer analysis.Responsible for collection of delinquent loans.Keep abreast of current industry trends, new programs, and regulations.QualificationsBachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, or another ag business-related field preferred.Minimum 2 years in an ag-related field/ or life experience in agricultural farm/ranchAn acceptable combination of education and experience.Send a resume to View email address on click.appcast.io for confidential consideration.All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.