SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, MANAGING DIRECTOR
AGRIBUSINESS LENDING
Join Our Senior Leadership Team as SVP, Managing Director – Agribusiness Lending.
Why FCS Financial? Ever dreamed of being part of an organization with deep roots in agriculture and the community? For over 100 years, as part of the Farm Credit System, we’ve been supporting agriculture and rural communities in Missouri. If you are a visionary leader with deep roots in agribusiness lending, you thrive in high-stakes environments where strategic thinking, relationship-building, and financial expertise merge, act now and apply for this Agribusiness Marketplace opportunity!
About the Role: As the SVP, Managing Director, you will be at the forefront of our agribusiness lending team, guiding a high-performing team to deliver innovative financial solutions to large-scale, complex agribusiness clients. This is more than a leadership role – it’s an opportunity to shape the future of agricultural finance.
You’ll drive strategic growth, manage risk, and foster relationships with member owners and stakeholders. From setting departmental goals to spearheading marketing efforts and mentoring top talent, your impact will be felt across the organization and the industry.
What We Offer:
- Competitive Salary: $170,000 – $220,000
- Top-Notch Benefits: Health, dental, and vision, plus a standout 401(k) plan
- Flexible Work Environment: A combination of remote and in-office work arrangements will be considered for candidates within FCS Financial’s Loan Servicing Area
- Location Flexibility: Possible Office locations include Columbia, Higginsville, Jefferson City, O’Fallon, St. Joseph, or Springfield
What You Need
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Finance, Business, or related field
- Experience: 15+ years of agricultural lending experience, with 10+ years in leadership
- Knowledge: Deep expertise in production agriculture, agribusiness financials, and credit underwriting, proven ability to lead teams, manage risk, and drive business growth, exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
This position is open until filled.
This position preferred locations would be Columbia, Higginsville, Jefferson City, O’Fallon, St. Joseph, or Springfield but other FCS Financial locations will be considered for the right candidate.
This position is classified as Exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Department: Marketplace
Reports To: Chief Marketplace Officer
Supervises: Agribusiness Lending
Job Functions*
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Percentage |
Job Functions |
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40% |
Department Leadership
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40% |
Marketing
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10% |
Staff Management
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5% |
Relationship Management
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5% |
Budget
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n/a |
Other duties as assigned to meet the needs of the organization. |
* 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 agriculture, finance, business or a related field
- 15 years of experience in agricultural lending
- 10 years of 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 production agriculture
- Expert knowledge of the financials of farm and agribusiness
- Expert knowledge of credit underwriting policies and practices
- Working knowledge of chattel valuation
- Working knowledge of current agricultural lending practices and the financial services industry
- Working knowledge of industry risk management strategies
- Working knowledge of human resource management practices
- Skill in reasoning persuasively to sell Association products and services
- Skill in establishing and maintaining relationships with existing and perspective customers
- Oral and written communication skills, sufficient to exchange information effectively with peers, supervisor and customers
- Skill in selecting, managing, coaching, motivating and developing a team
- Skill in working as part of a team and collaborating with colleagues
- Skill in negotiating complex agreements to achieve the best outcome for the organization
- Skill in reasoning persuasively to sell credit and related services
- Skill in developing and managing a budget
- Responsible to appropriately protect the confidentiality, security, and integrity of the Association’s systems and data and clients’ data
