Loan Officer

First South Farm Credit, ACA • Lake Charles, LA

11d

About The Position

The Loan Officer is responsible for marketing, growing new loans, and extending sound, constructive credit to borrowers and prospective borrowers. The position includes marketing for new loan customers; securing, processing, and approving land and agriculturally related loan transactions; and supervising and servicing an existing loan portfolio. The Loan Officer also attends farm and farm-related meetings sponsored by First South Farm Credit and other organizations, promotes good customer relations, and performs additional duties as required to meet business needs. Daily attendance is required for a full, continuous 8-hour shift. Travel is required. Salary is commensurate with experience and performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or an Agriculture discipline, or equivalent education or experience.
• Strong analysis, judgment, and oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and teamwork skills.
• Ability to be assertive and decisive in making sound business decisions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing an agricultural production loan portfolio or related practical experience, including Farm Credit experience.

Responsibilities

• Actively market for new loan customers.
• Secure, process, and approve a wide variety of land and agriculturally related loan transactions.
• Supervise and service an existing loan portfolio.
• Attend farm and farm-related meetings sponsored by First South Farm Credit and other organizations.
• Promote good customer relations.
• Perform additional duties as required to meet business requirements.
• Maintain daily attendance for a full, continuous 8-hour shift.
• Travel as required for the position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time