Agriculture Credit Analyst I (43124)
About The Position
Security Financial Bank (SFB) is seeking an Agriculture Credit Analyst to support our agricultural lending teams. This role is focused on agricultural credit analysis, working closely with relationship managers to evaluate farm operations, agribusinesses, and rural enterprises. The analyst plays a key role in assessing creditworthiness, understanding agricultural production cycles, and supporting sound lending decisions that strengthen both our customers and our communities. This is an opportunity for a financially skilled professional to build specialized expertise in agricultural credit and lending. Candidates with strong backgrounds in financial analysis, accounting, credit or commercial banking who are interested in developing expertise in agricultural lending are encouraged to apply. Previous agricultural credit experience is helpful but not required. This position is an in-office role based out of the corporate location in Eau Claire, WI.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, or a related field preferred
- Prior experience in credit analysis, financial analysis, accounting, commercial lending, or a related financial field is strongly desired.
- Demonstrated ability to independently analyze balance sheets and income statements
- Strong understanding of cash flow and debt-service capacity
- Experience reviewing and analyzing business and/or individual tax returns to understand financial performance and cash flow
- Ability to identify financial trends, risks and factors impacting creditworthiness
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
- Proficiency in Excel and spreadsheet-based financial analysis
- Interest in developing knowledge of agricultural operations, production cycles, commodity markets and farm business structures
- Ability and willingness to learn agricultural loan structures and collateral, including operating lines, equipment, livestock, farmland and agricultural real estate
Nice To Haves
- Previous agricultural credit experience is helpful but not required.
Responsibilities
- Spreading and analyzing agricultural financial information, including farm financial statements, tax returns, cash flow projections, livestock and crop-related income, and pro-forma financial statements
- Evaluating agricultural operations and agribusinesses to determine overall credit risk and appropriate risk ratings in accordance with bank policy
- Preparing detailed loan presentations that reflect ag-specific risks, including production cycles, commodity price volatility, input costs, and market conditions
- Analyzing collateral structures related to agriculture, such as farmland, livestock, equipment, and ag real estate
- Supporting Relationship Managers with annual reviews, technical exception monitoring, and adverse action processes for agricultural relationships
- Staying current on agricultural industry trends, economic conditions, and SWOT factors that may impact farm customers and the bank’s ag loan portfolio
- Working collaboratively with internal teams to ensure compliant, timely, and well-structured agricultural credits
Benefits
- Paid training and professional development opportunities
- Tuition support for finance/banking courses and certifications
- Comprehensive benefit package
- Paid volunteer time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
