A local bank in Cherokee is hiring an Ag Lender to serve farm families and ag businesses throughout Cherokee County and the surrounding area. The role covers new business, underwriting, structuring, closing, and servicing, with lending decisions made close to home.
Responsibilities:
- Build a book of ag business through farm calls, referrals, and community events
- Evaluate credit using financial statements, cash flow, and collateral analysis
- Package operating, machinery, and land loan requests for approval
- Keep the portfolio healthy with site visits and annual reviews
- Offer deposit, cash management, and other bank products to customers
- Track commodity prices, input costs, and local market conditions
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's in Agriculture, Ag Business, or Finance preferred
- 5+ years of Ag lending or Ag credit analysis experience
- Knowledge of FSA guaranteed programs is helpful
- Solid communication and presentation skills
- Driven, organized, and at ease with a rural customer base
Competitive salary and bonus.
I partner with banks all across Iowa and the Midwest and learn about many of their needs before roles hit the job boards. If this one isn't the right match, get in touch anyway, and we can discuss other opportunities in confidence.
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)