Are you looking for a rewarding career with an organization who puts people first?
Would you like to contribute to the mission of supporting agriculture and rural America?
Do you have a passion for providing a great customer experience? Do you enjoy working in a team environment?
Look no further because Southwest Georgia Farm Credit is seeking an experienced Relationship Manager/Commercial Ag Lender to serve our 21-county territory in southwest Georgia. This position will be located in Blakely, Georgia.
Company Profile
Southwest Georgia Farm Credit is a financial institution that provides financing for agriculture, agribusiness and rural real estate purchases and improvements. We are headquartered in Bainbridge, with five offices that service 21 counties in the southwestern-most portion of the state of Georgia. With over $600 million in assets, Southwest Georgia Farm Credit is a cooperative and part of the nationwide Farm Credit System.
Job Description
The Relationship Manager/Commercial Ag Lender is responsible for conducting a business development program which results in portfolio growth of acceptable classed loans, priced to achieve Association's financial objectives. The successful candidate will serve as an aggressive sales and business development representative of the Association and is a highly skilled negotiator with demonstrated results in attaining sales goals. The Relationship Manager/Commercial Ag Lender has direct experience in all aspects of commercial lending with proficiency in risk assessment and loan structuring; maintains an understanding of applicable policies, procedures, and regulations and conforms as appropriate; has direct responsibility for maintaining acceptable credit administration and credit quality; and will build and service a loan portfolio which meets the growth objectives of the Association.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, agriculture, economics, finance, or a related field and/or experience equivalent to the degree
- Five years or more of commercial lending experience preferred
- Strong analysis, judgment and communication (oral and written) skills
- Ability to be assertive and decisive in arriving at sound business decisions which serve the best interest of the borrower and the ACA
- Demonstrated selling and negotiation skills related to commercial lending
- Knowledge of agriculture, the market and competition
Preferred Qualifications
- Farm or ranch background with related practical experience
- Farm Credit experience