Ag Lender

Angott Search Group is pleased to partner with a $500 million Illinois community bank in their search for an Ag Lender to develop business within the Champaign & Bloomington areas. The Agricultural Loan officer works with local farmers and agricultural community members to provide a complete range of banking services.

The selected candidate will have:

• Manage a portfolio of farm, farm real estate, and related agricultural loans.
• Participate in the analysis of loan requests.
• Provide an excellent customer experience, comply with all relevant regulations, and adhere to established credit standards.
• Meet or exceed loan/deposit growth goals by expanding current relationships and developing new customer opportunities.
• Work effectively with department staff and management.
• Properly close and document all loan transactions in accordance with the approved terms and conditions.
• Engage with the local community and represent the bank at public events throughout Piatt County.

The qualified candidate will have:

• Four-year undergraduate degree in Finance, Agricultural Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of agricultural lending experience.
• Previous formal credit training.
• Proven track record of developing new loan opportunities.
• Strong analytical and credit skills.
• Excellent communicator (written/verbal).
• Familiarity with a broad range of agricultural lending programs.