A local bank in La Jara is quietly seeking an Ag Lender to manage farm lending relationships across Conejos County and the San Luis Valley. The role handles business development, underwriting, structuring, closing, and portfolio servicing.
Responsibilities:
- Build a pipeline of new farm and agribusiness customers
- Review financial statements and project repayment capacity
- Put together operating lines and equipment and land loans
- Complete collateral checks, annual reviews, and renewals
- Introduce customers to deposit and treasury products
- Apply FSA programs to support qualifying requests
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of Ag lending or Ag credit analysis experience
- Degree in Ag Business or Finance preferred
- Rural or farm background is helpful
- Clear, confident communicator
- Able to work independently and follow through
Competitive salary and bonus.
I recruit for community banks across Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region and get to know their open roles before they go public. If this one isn't the perfect fit, contact me anyway, and we can have a confidential conversation about other options.
How to apply: No cover letter needed. Just send your resume, or text/call me at 605-705-3077 or email logan.hovland@gogpac.com.
Logan Hovland (Search Consultant with GPAC)