Ag Business Banker II, Tippecanoe County, Lafayette, IN

1st Source Bank • Plymouth, IN

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About The Position

The Ag Business Banker II is primarily responsible for outreach and business development, focusing on farmers and farm operators in the Marshall, Elkhart, Kosciusko, St. Joseph, Fulton, Starke, LaPorte, Lafayette, and Valparaiso Regions. The role aims to bring new relationships to the bank while servicing, managing, and growing a portfolio of ag/farm relationships. The candidate will assume an existing portfolio of loans, typically managing a portfolio ranging from $15-25 million.

Requirements

• Three (3) years or greater of commercial banking credit analyst or credit underwriter experience preferred.
• Ability to maintain and build effective client relationships.
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Good PC skills; proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel essential.
• Customer service oriented.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Agricultural business, economics, Ag production or Ag finance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes and approves credits within prescribed limits; recommends action on credits in excess of loan limits.
• Documents bank/customer relationships and commitments.
• Retains and strengthens current relationships and seeks to develop new business.
• Reviews periodically the bank's exposure and relative account profitability.
• Performs financial reviews on a timely basis.
• Complies with bank's loan policies and procedures and legal requirements.
• Identifies client needs and requests documents.
• Travels for extended periods for outside-the-Bank calling in rural areas and for agribusiness/agrifinance training sessions.
• Completes all compliance training related to the position.
• Understands all applicable laws and regulations that apply to the position and complies with the requirements.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree