Special Assets Management (SAM) Loan Officer – office choice of Fayetteville, Greenville, Raleigh, Louisburg or Elizabeth City (with eligibility to work part-time remote after 1 year)
The right person for the job will maintain an assigned portion of the Association’s high-risk loan portfolio and will be charged with the goal of returning the loan to accrual status or proper liquidation. This job requires an ability to interpret, analyze, and make credit decisions based on financial data use the five credit factors under the guidelines of differential analysis, while also managing potential risk factors. You should be able to clearly communicate and support your recommendations to management and peers. You should enjoy the challenge of managing high-risk loans in a work culture that welcomes and respects strong analytical skills, attention to detail, timely decision making, and candid conversations.
If you:
– have strong interest or knowledge in managing high-risk loan accounts effectively and efficiently
– have an entrepreneurial spirit that involves innovation, creativity, vision, and productivity as it relates to high-risk loans
– understand agriculture and rural communities
– are looking for the excitement of being part of the solution to agricultural financing, which benefits both our state and our nation
– want more excitement, challenges, and rewards for your efforts
– want to be part of a dynamic team and company, with a great work culture
then you might be the person we are looking for!
The SAM Loan Officer will contribute to all business objectives including “Responsibility Lead the Co-Op”. This position would report to the SAM Manager.
How you will impact AgCarolina Farm Credit:
– Manages an assigned portion of high-risk loan portfolio resulting in the return of the loan to accrual status or liquidation.
– Manages assigned bankruptcy accounts to ensure timely filing of necessary documents and effective protection of the Association’s interests
– Actively works with borrowers and lending staff to facilitate loan restructuring
– Maintains complete understanding of borrower rights and its purpose to facilitate the Association’s commitment to serve agriculture and rural communities
– Makes recommendations for foreclosures, foreclosures bid strategy, charge off and return of accounts to accrual status
– Gather, analyze, and reconcile credit and financial data to determine risk and make timely and accurate decisions based on 5 c’s of credit
– Determine appropriate controls and monitors follow-up on servicing plans on assigned accounts
– Reviews an d submits complete loan packages
– Coordinates activities on litigated loans with both internal and/or external counsel
– Analyzes and evaluates financial information to determine desirability of negotiated settlement requests
– Collaborate effectively with team members and neighboring departments
– Demonstrate a commitment to fair lending practices and borrower rights and application of borrower rights
– Build and maintain a positive working relationship with others to enhance the Association’s reputation in the market
What you need to succeed:
– Education and/or experience equivalent to Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting or agricultural economics
– 3 to 5 years of experience of related agricultural lending experience, collection experience, and/or proven performance
– Self-starter with strong analytical, judgment, and communication (oral and written) skills
– Ability to be assertive and decisive in arriving at sound business decisions that serve the best interest of the Association and the borrower
– Capability to handle high stress situations in both a business and professional manner
– Full understanding of 5 C’s of credit: capacity, capital, conditions, character, and collateral
– Computer experience with intermediate skills in Windows, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and PowerPoint
– Quick learner, strong problem solver, and adaptable
– Work independently under general supervision
– Foster a nd promote a team atmosphere
– General knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office
– Agricultural background preferred
– Lending experience preferred
What we offer:
– Competitive pay, including eligibility for incentive pay
– Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, life, LTD, and others)
– Company-matched 401(k) (100% match of the first 6% you defer)
– Commitment to training and professional development
– Meaningful work that allows one to make a difference in agricultural and rural communities.
– Opportunities for work-life balance
– A great work environment with colleagues who have a shared commitment to our core values
Interview Process:
Applications received within the first 2 weeks of posting date will receive priority consideration. The position will remain open, however, until the vacancy is filled.
1. Phone Screen with AgCarolina HR Representative
2. In-person interview
It is the policy of AgCarolina to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
