Position Description:
We are searching for a full-time Regional President to be based in one of our Texas Panhandle locations: Amarillo, Pampa, Perryton or Plainview. This position plans, direct and manages the overall operations of lending departments and/or multiple branch offices within a region. Performs a direct role in the analysis, structuring and monitoring of large and/or complex loans. Has considerable latitude for decision making in the implementation of Association goals.
Day-to Day-Duties and Responsibilities:
- Establishes goals and objectives for the region and its employees and delegates authority as appropriate to carry out association goals and objectives.
- Hires, motivates, evaluates and provides for training of lending department and/or branch office employees.
- Promotes the Association by maintaining good public and member relations.
- Consults with staff on routine loan origination and the analysis, pricing and structuring of credit. Directs and mentors staff in the analysis and structuring of large and/or complex loans that may entail higher risk to the Association. Monitors credit quality and ratings.
- Meets with customers and business owners to promote new loans, investigate complaints and resolve customer service issues.
- Responsible for compliance with internal controls, credit standards, and standards of conduct for the offices supervised. Ensures that loans in the regional portfolio are properly risk rated, assigned loss given defaults are correct and performance status assignments are proper. Complies with proper credit administration practices as outlined in Association’s policies and procedures. Monitors progress and informs management of the assigned region’s success in meeting Association goals.
- Maintains awareness of agricultural trends and business activity, FCA regulations, and legal obligations. Ensures all operations comply with applicable policies, regulations and laws.
- Prepares comprehensive business plans that include projections, budgets and financial performance.
- Responsible for the performance of an effective marketing program in the assigned region.
- May assist with or attend public relations functions for the Association.
- Serves on other Association committees as assigned.
- Will require frequent travel to our Amarillo, Pampa, Perryton and Plainview locations.
- Other duties as assigned
What You Bring to the Team:
Our ideal candidate lives within a commutable distance from one of our locations: Amarillo, Pampa, Perryton or Plainview.
It is an important role that covers many skills. This position requires:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Agriculture Economics, or a related field, or equivalent experience and ten (10) or more years of progressively responsible banking or agricultural lending experience including at least three (3) years in a supervisory and/or management position.
General knowledge of the following:
- Specialized knowledge of accounting/financial systems.
- Specialized knowledge of accounting/finance principles.
- Skill in problem-solving.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
- Intermediate skill level in Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to perform intermediate to advanced-level accounting/financial analyses.
