GPAC is partnering with a confidential community bank client in the Smithland, KY area to hire an Ag Lender. This role serves the farm families and agribusinesses that drive the local economy, with a bank that makes decisions close to home and backs its lenders.
Compensation: $60K-$150K
What you'll do
- Build and manage a portfolio of agricultural loans, including operating lines, equipment, livestock, and farm real estate
- Call on producers, agribusinesses, and rural landowners to grow new loan and deposit relationships
- Analyze farm financials, balance sheets, cash flow projections, and collateral to structure sound credits
- Conduct farm visits and collateral inspections, and monitor portfolio performance through the crop cycle
- Work with FSA guarantee programs and crop insurance partners where appropriate
- Stay active in the ag community through extension, FFA, Farm Bureau, and local events
What we look for
- A proven ag lending or ag credit track record, typically 3+ years
- Experience managing an agricultural loan portfolio (share your current portfolio size and the commodities you finance)
- Solid understanding of row crops, livestock, and the farm economy in your region
- Strong credit skills: farm financial analysis, cash flow, and collateral valuation
- Relationships with local producers and familiarity with FSA programs are a plus
- Degree in agricultural economics, agribusiness, finance, or related field, or equivalent experience
Why work with GPAC
- 30 plus years in permanent placement, with recruiters who specialize in banking and insurance
- Confidential search: we share the opportunity with you before your name ever goes to the bank
- Direct access to hiring leaders and honest feedback throughout the process
- Our recruiters live in the states they cover and know rural markets
Apply here or email Dustin Hanson at dustin.hanson@gogpac.com to start the conversation.