Assistant Vice President, Capital Markets (onsite/hybrid)

Farm Credit Careers•Richfield, MN

11d•$122,000 - $192,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As a key member of the Lending & Capital Markets Team, you will be part of AgriBank’s mission to support the people who feed the world. The Assistant Vice President (AVP) – Capital Markets plays a prominent role within AgriBank’s Capital Markets function. The position is responsible for developing and managing borrower, association, and Farm Credit System relationships while originating, structuring, underwriting, and managing a diversified portfolio of capital markets transactions. The AVP plays a central role in business development activities focused on supporting AgriBank’s strategic growth objectives, expanding portfolio diversification, and delivering risk-adjusted returns within the Bank’s risk appetite. The position serves as a member of Credit Committee and works closely with Credit, Treasury, Legal, Finance, Risk, and Association partners to ensure sound portfolio performance, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, economics, finance, or agricultural related field
7 years related experience in capital markets, multilender credit, agribusiness banking or related financial services experience
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job
Significant experience in credit analysis, loan structuring, portfolio management, and relationship management.
Expert knowledge of business development and relationship management skills
Advanced knowledge of syndications, capital markets, and portfolio management principles
Advanced knowledge of agricultural industry and industry lending practices
Advanced knowledge of complex loan structuring and legal documentation concepts
Strong communication, negation, and presentation abilities
Strong strategic, analytical, and problem-solving skills – using AI as a critical tool
Advanced experience in credit analysis and administration
Basic knowledge of accounting principles, applicable laws, statues, regulations, bankruptcy code and legal concepts and terminology used in multi-lender and capital markets lending/lending strategy
Intermediate understanding of micro- and macro-economic theory both domestic and international and their practical impact on borrowers
Intermediate proficiency in office software Microsoft Office Suite

Nice To Haves

Experience working with syndicated loans, participations, and complex capital markets transactions preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintains strong relationships with Association lenders, capital markets teams, commercial banks as appropriate, and industry participants.
Identifies, evaluates, structures, and closes lending opportunities sourced through strategic Farm Credit System lending partners.
Represents AgriBank in borrower meetings, lender calls, industry conferences, and Farm Credit System forums.
Works collaboratively with Credit staff to ensure timely underwriting, approval, and administration of lending opportunities.
Supports evaluation and expansion into new lending markets consistent with Board-approved strategies.
Provides strategic input on transaction structure, pricing, hold levels, and syndication strategies.
Maintains responsibility for a portfolio of capital markets loan (syndications/participations).
Monitors portfolio performance, borrower financial condition, covenant compliance, and emerging credit issues.
Participates in loan reviews, annual relationship assessments, quarterly portfolio monitoring activities, and workout strategies when necessary.
Recommends hold limits, portfolio concentrations, and industry diversification strategies.
Serves as a member of the Loan Committee; by acting on loan requests that come before the committee, recommending and implementing requests for modifications to lending procedures and practices as deemed appropriate
Develops and maintains expertise in agricultural, food, agribusiness, infrastructure, and capital markets sectors.
Monitors industry trends, economic developments, commodity markets, and emerging risks that may impact portfolio performance.
Participates in events, committees, industry and academia to share and gather relevant business and industry information.
Works closely with AgriBank economists and Risk and Credit staff to contribute to industry analysis, portfolio reporting, strategic planning initiatives, and Board reporting as appropriate.
Participates in strategic initiatives, committees, process improvement efforts, and enterprise projects.
Supports counterparty due diligence activities related to Treasury investment portfolios.
Provides subject matter expertise on lending policies, procedures, portfolio analytics, and emerging market opportunities.
Performs other duties as assigned