Have you been preparing for an Executive Leadership level role with a growing financial institution? If so, don’t miss the opportunity to join our high-quality team and major agricultural lending cooperative!  FCS Financial is looking for a credit focused individual that has the ability and desire to lead our credit team.  The Chief Credit Officer leads the Association’s credit department, develops and implements credit processes, procedures, and controls, also implements credit strategies, and approves loan terms and conditions.  The incumbent is part of the Executive Leadership Team and works closely with the COO and other members of the leadership team to help execute the Association mission and business plan objectives.  Expert knowledge in agricultural lending practices, financial ratios for agriculture, loan structuring, large multi-lender credits, and proven leadership ability is required.

FCS Financial’s Central Office located in Jefferson City is the preferred location however, all other FCS Branch locations will be considered based on the candidates’ qualifications and needs.

A combination of a hybrid and in office work arrangements will be considered as long as the candidate lives within FCS Financial’s Loan Servicing Area.

This position is classified as Exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

This position is open until filled.

Department: Credit

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

Supervises: The Credit Team

Job Functions*

* Essential Functions for this position consist of all items listed under any category that make up 5% or more of the job duties. This job description is subject to change without notice.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in agribusiness management, agricultural economics, finance, or related field
• 10 years credit analysis experience
• 7 years supervisory experience
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Expert knowledge of the agriculture industry and the impact of current events on agricultural operations and credit
• Expert knowledge of financial ratios for agriculture
• Expert knowledge of Association lending procedures and policies
• Expert knowledge of Financial Guidelines for Agriculture and Farm Financial Standards Council
• Expert Knowledge in loan structuring and developing loan terms and conditions and financial covenants for large/complex loans
• Expert knowledge of scorecard underwriting, portfolio monitoring activity and proactive/leading risk indicators
• Expert knowledge of the FCB Underwriting Guide and Farm Credit Administration regulations
• Working knowledge of applicable state and federal regulations
• Skill in reading and interpreting complex income statements, balance sheets, cash flows and similar financial documents
• Skill in assessing sufficiency of control structures and implementing effective internal credit controls and risk mitigation activities
• Verbal and written communication skills, sufficient to exchange information effectively with peers, supervisors, senior management, industry leaders and customers
• Skill in selecting, managing, coaching, motivating, and developing a credit analysis/underwriting team
• Skill in allocating resources to meet fluctuation workloads and priorities
• Skill in utilizing Word, Excel, and Outlook to increase efficiency and/or effectiveness
• Responsible to appropriately protect the confidentiality, security, and integrity of the Association’s systems and data and clients’ data