Agricultural Lender

gpac is partnered with a community bank that believes in local relationships and local decisions. They're hiring an experienced Agricultural Lender to serve and grow their farm and agribusiness portfolio.

Responsibilities:

• Build and manage a portfolio of agricultural loans, including operating lines, equipment, livestock, and farm real estate
• Develop new relationships with farmers, producers, and agribusinesses through referrals, farm visits, and community involvement
• Analyze financial statements, tax returns, cash flow projections, and balance sheets to structure and underwrite credit
• Present loan requests to credit committee
• Monitor portfolio quality, including renewals, collateral inspections, and covenant compliance
• Stay current on commodity markets, crop insurance, and FSA guaranteed loan programs
• Partner with branch and deposit teams to deepen customer relationships

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of agricultural lending or ag credit analysis experience
• Strong understanding of farm operations and agricultural economics
• Experience with FSA programs is a plus
• Established network in the local farming community preferred
• Bachelor's degree in agricultural business, finance, or related field, or equivalent experience
• Strong communication skills and a relationship-focused approach

Benefits:

• Local decision-making and a responsive credit process
• Competitive base salary plus incentive
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off

Salary Range: $80,000 - $135,000 per year

Interested? Contact Katie Hoogland at gpac for a confidential conversation.