Financial Officer

Financial Officer

Location: Yankton, SD, US, 57078 Req ID: 2243 Salary Range: $70,500-$128,820 Incentive Opportunity: 10% - 25%

AgCountry Farm Credit Services (AgCountry), Farm Credit Services of America (FCSAmerica) and Frontier Farm Credit are financial cooperatives that operate under shared management across eight states. While each association is owned by its local farmers and ranchers, they collaborate by pooling resources, expertise, and talent to provide affordable credit, crop insurance, and financial services. Our associations are united by a common mission and commitment to serving rural America and supporting each other, which drives the success of the farmers, ranchers, and agribusiness we serve. We take pride in being a great place to work, and this enthusiasm is reflected in the relationships our team members foster with one another and with our customers.

Job Summary

Seeking a Financial Officer for a sales focused role responsible for marketing and promoting all the organizations core products to an assigned producer customer segment. The right candidate will be highly organized and develop an in-depth understanding of each customer/prospect's current financial position and operational plan to provide innovative and workable product and service alternatives and meet established sales goals. Focusing on service and retention by quickly and effectively completing requests and building holistic relationships with customers and prospects for sales, marketing and promoting of all company's core products.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

You will be asked to design innovative customer packages, advising customers on financial information, and competitively pricing loans based on risk and profitability. This role includes servicing assigned portfolios and developing business plans to increase market share, promoting and selling loan products, cross selling all the company's products and services. You may serve as the initial officer to engage with both incoming phone calls and walk in traffic seeking new credit. Able to discuss credit packages with Analysts and participate in consensus decision making process when appropriate. Must have the ability to provide sound coaching and counseling to customers. Demonstrated influence and negotiation skills (loan pricing, loan terms and conditions), credit analysis skills, and knowledge of multiple agricultural industries to assist customers in financial decisions.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Ag Business, Accounting, Finance, Finance, Agricultural Economics, Animal Science or closely related field required.

Why Us

For qualifying positions, we provide a competitive benefits package designed to support health and well-being, financial security, and work-life balance: Health Benefits : Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance Retirement Plans : 401(k) Paid Time Off : Vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and parental leave Additional Benefits : Life and disability insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness programs, tuition assistance, and short-term incentive pay