Financial Services Specialist, Commercial Crop & Livestock Lending

FCS Financial, ACA • Jefferson City, MO

6d • $47,000

About The Position

We are looking for a proactive, detail-oriented Financial Services Specialist, Commercial Crop & Livestock Lending to join our team! In this position, you will work closely with relationship managers to provide financial services and loans to our customers. You will also act as a liaison between market-facing staff, internal teams, and external resources, ensuring smooth workflow and communication. Your responsibilities will include managing pending and active loan accounts, assisting applicants, and processing large and complex loan applications for credit analysis.
What We Offer:
Starting Salary: $47,000, with potential for growth based on experience.
Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a competitive compensation and benefits package.
Growth Opportunities: We are dedicated to your professional development and long-term success.
What You Need:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Agriculture, Finance, or related field, or equivalent experience.
Experience: Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage complex workflows. Previous experience in a commercial lending or agricultural finance environment is a plus.
Skills: Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to multitask and work effectively in a team setting.
This position is open until filled.

Preferred office location would be Jefferson City, MO.

All FCS Financial Branch Locations with available workspace will be considered.

Flexible work Hours will be considered after the initial training period is complete and based off of the candidates' qualifications and needs.

This position is classified as Non-Exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Department: Marketplace

Reports To: Customer Services Team Leader – Commercial & Agribusiness Lending

Supervises: None

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Agriculture, Finance or a related field
• An understanding of loan processing or loan closing functions
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job
• General knowledge of credit processing procedures
• General knowledge of accounting practices and procedures
• Knowledge of FCS procedures on title companies
• Easements, liens, final title policies
• General knowledge of the agricultural industry
• Oral and written communication skills, sufficient to exchange information effectively with peers, supervisor and customers
• Skill in listening and conveying awareness of a customer's problem or issue to find resolution
• Skill in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
• Skill in organizing material and information in a systematic way to optimize efficiency
• Skill in recognizing and maintaining confidential information
• Skill in utilizing Word, Excel and Outlook to increase efficiency and/or effectiveness
• Expert customer service skills, including the ability to communicate complicated information and exceed customer expectations.
• Responsible to appropriately protect the confidentiality, security, and integrity of the Association’s systems and data and clients’ data

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a commercial lending or agricultural finance environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manages all pending and active loan accounts for assigned relationship manager by monitoring reports and transaction activity
• Reviews closing documents for signatures, transmits loan, and disburses funds
• Determines covenants to be monitored and ensures timely completion of on-going monitoring activity
• Scans loan documents and files security documents
• Facilitates record keeping and loan data and provides feedback to internal and external audit
• Reviews and updates data integrity based upon credit presentation
• Interacts with and responds to applicants in person, by phone, in writing, or electronic correspondence
• Processes a loan determination by documenting the decision made
• Interprets and satisfies loan approval conditions and reconciles verifications
• Determines when pricing approval and chattel appraisals are required and ensures completion per procedures
• Orders and reviews appraisals and title work
• Facilitates loan closings with title company or customer in person or electronically
• Prepares, prints, reviews, and delivers loan documents for closing
• Expedites, tracks, and communicates with additional departments Level 1 customer loans to meet guidelines
• Prepares and submits large, complex loan applications for credit analysis
• Determines level of documentation and verification needed
• Gathers and documents financial and demographic information, including entity documentation from customer’s attorney
• Enters loan request information into customer relationship management loan origination system
• Determines which loan program to use and which underwriting authority is needed (scored vs. traditional)
• Determines how to resolve inquiries and questions
• Determines information and documentation needed for completion of servicing actions
• Resolves inquiries, questions, complaints, and issues from borrower or third-party affiliates
• Determines what insurance coverage is needed and confirms coverage is adequate
• Obtains and reviews crop insurance assignments
• Maintains the association attribution list
• Other duties as assigned to meet the needs of the organization

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Growth Opportunities: We are dedicated to your professional development and long-term success.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees