Agribusiness Lender I (Education)

As an Agribusiness Lender I, you will be responsible for developing and enhancing relationships with potential and existing members. Monitor an existing agribusiness loan portfolio to ensure proper risk ratings and early identification of potential problems as well as build own portfolio by developing agribusiness relationships with new members. Grow the average products per household, member agribusiness loans, and new share growth. Support the Credit Union's culture through ongoing member contact, quality member services, and superior product knowledge. Participate in prospecting activities and campaigns to grow loan balances and deposits while promoting treasury management services for member agribusinesses throughout the Credit Union.

Direct Reports: None

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
 

-                   Accountable for the oversight and growth of an agribusiness lending portfolio. Responsible for a specified amount of agribusiness loans and deposit production expectations that will be required to be met on an ongoing basis. Portfolio management expectations will have delinquency, covenant tracking, and credit risk ratings monitored to ensure that loans are being made and maintained within policy and procedural guidelines. Cultivate and meet with prospective and current members to collect information concerning their agribusiness needs, evaluation of income, collateral, and overall financial condition. Utilize delegated lending authority to approve and originate agribusiness loans within loan officer limits or submit loans to the Executive Loan Committee and Board Loan Committee when exceeding lender limits. Collaborate with Lender Support Specialists, Credit Analysts, and Commercial Operations staff in preparation of loan presentations, to include validation of loan underwriting, credit report reviews, and appraisals to assist with accuracy and identifying potential risks.
 

-                   Responsible for new agribusiness development and secure relationships with centers of influence in the area of agribusiness lending through community involvement, networking events, and non-profit boards. Oversee the ongoing cultivation of new leads both organically and outside. Maintains and strengthens relationships with existing member base.
 

-                   Follows up on referrals and identifies cross sell opportunities to educate members and non-members on credit union products and services. Initiate, create, and deliver agribusiness lending and deposit presentations for local businesses and internal credit union seminars. Responsible for following up with members after closing to assess any further needs or answer questions. Meets specified annual cross-sales expectations and requirements on an ongoing basis.
 

-                   Completes required annual training courses provided by the training and compliance department. Continuous engagement with personal learning and development. Other duties as assigned.
 

-                   Must comply with all company policies and procedures, applicable laws, and regulations, including but not limited to, the Credit Union Secrecy Act, the USA PATRIOT Act, and the Office of Foreign Assets Control

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED

Experience

1+ years' agribusiness lending experience in the finance industry

Education / Certifications / Licenses

This level of knowledge is acquired through completion of a required Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Business Administration, or related field. Must have and maintain a valid driver's license

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Ability to establish oneself as a people, sales, and service leader in the branch.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Must be able to work in a team environment with the ability to interact in a positive manner with peers, management, and other departments.
• Professional level of verbal and written communication skills are essential to the position.
• Capable of analyzing credit and financial information.
• Ability to motivate or influence internal staff and external members is a critical part of the job, requiring a significant level of influence and trust.
• Ability to evaluate pros and cons, risks, and benefits of different solution options by asking the right questions and acquiring data from multiple and diverse sources when solving problems.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and prioritize work to meet commitments by breaking down objectives into appropriate actions and anticipate and adjust plans as needed.
• Ability to provide world class member service while executing Interra's vision, mission, and delivery of Core Values.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

• A significant level of trust, credibility and diplomacy is required.
• Communications may involve motivating, influencing, educating and/or advising others on matters of significance.

COMPETENCIES

• Adaptable - Maintains effectiveness in reaching goals by adapting to changing circumstances, tasks, responsibilities, and people. Adjusts effectively to new work structures, processes, or requirements.
• Drive Results - Consistently accomplishes goals even under adverse conditions. Has a strong bottom-line orientation. Pushes self and helps others achieve results.
• Effective Communication - Utilizes a variety of communication modalities effectively and appropriately across multiple channels. Is effective in a variety of communication settings: one-on-one, small, and large groups, or among diverse styles and position levels. Adjusts to fit the message to the audience. Provides timely and helpful information to others across the organization.
• Functional Expertise - Possesses a sufficient level of technical and professional skill or knowledge in position-related areas; keeps up with current developments and trends in areas of expertise; actively seeks ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development activities.
• Member Focus - Builds and maintains collaborative relationships with internal and external members which result in member satisfaction with both the process and the outcome.
• Teamwork - Effective team player who adds complementary skills and contributes valuable ideas, opinions, and feedback; communicates in an open and candid manner and can be counted upon to fulfill any commitments made to others on the team.

ADA REQUIREMENTS

Physical Requirements 

• Able to bend, sit, and stand in order to perform primarily sedentary work with limited physical exertion and occasional lifting of up to 10 lbs.
• Must be capable of climbing / descending stairs in an emergency situation.
• Must be able to operate routine office equipment including computer terminals and keyboards, telephones, copiers, facsimiles, and calculators.
• Must be able to routinely perform work on computer for an average of 6-8 hours per day, when necessary.
• Must be able to work extended hours or travel off site whenever required or requested by management.
• Must be capable of regular, reliable, and timely attendance.

Working Conditions

• Must be able to routinely perform work indoors in climate-controlled shared work area with minimal noise.

Mental and/or Emotional Requirements

• Must be able to perform job functions independently or with limited supervision and work effectively either on own or as part of a team.
• Must be able to read and carry out various written instructions and follow oral instructions.
• Must be able to complete basic mathematical calculations, spell accurately, and understand computer basics.
• Must be able to speak clearly and deliver information in a logical and understandable sequence.
• Must be capable of dealing calmly and professionally with numerous different personalities from diverse cultures at various levels within and outside of the organization and demonstrate highest levels of member service and discretion when dealing with the public.
• Must be able to perform responsibilities with composure under the stress of deadlines / requirements for extreme accuracy and quality and/or fast pace.
• Must be able to effectively handle multiple, simultaneous, and changing priorities.
• Must be capable of exercising highest level of discretion on both internal and external confidential matters.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 

Nothing in the position description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This Job description is not a contract and should not be constructed as a guarantee of employment for any period of time.  Interra Credit Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants based on race color, religion, sex/gender, national origin, disability, age, or any other category protected by law.
 

Why JoinIN

• Culture: We believe that a positive work environment is key to success. Staying engaged, informed, and keeping it fun, is how we achieve this.
• Professional Growth: Our Learning and Development Team not only provide day 1 training but continuous improvement and career development for all levels.
• Competitive Salary: Attractive compensation package with performance-based incentives and bonuses.
• Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance, 401(k) matching, tuition reimbursement, company holidays, and generous PTO.
• Community Involvement: Being an active member in communities that we are a part of is important to us. We live here, work here and stay involved here!
• Visit our Opportunities page for more information.

For more information about the role or the application process, please reach out to Ali Barden , AVP Talent Acquisition and Retention Lead at alib@interacu.com or 574-534-2506 ext. 7448  

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