Associate Loan Officer - Agriculture

GreenStone Farm Credit Services is seeking an Associate Financial Services Officer who is interested in building a career in agricultural lending and customer relationship management.

This is an entry-level lending position designed to develop future Agricultural Loan Officers. You will gain hands-on experience across customer relationships, sales, credit, financial analysis, loan origination and portfolio servicing while working alongside experienced Financial Services Officers, Credit Analysts and other GreenStone employees.

We are looking for someone who brings curiosity, sound judgment, accountability, strong communication skills and a genuine interest in learning how to support agricultural customers and communities.

What can we offer you?

GreenStone trusts the people we hire. We empower employees to make the best decisions for the customer and the company.

GreenStone has an outstanding Total Rewards package, which includes, but is not limited to:

• 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, and 12 paid holidays per year
• 401(k) plan – up to a 9% employer contribution/match
• Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Life/AD&D benefits, etc.
• Paid Parental leave
• $150/year Logo Wear allowance
• $400/year Wellness Subsidy/Reimbursement & wellness programs
• $6,000 lifetime maximum Student Debt repayment program or tuition assistance
• Yearly bonus/incentive opportunity available to all employees

Get to know GreenStone

Our $16 billion portfolio of customers, ranging from rural homeowners to global agriculture and food businesses, provides our employees with a unique opportunity to maintain a local presence while working for a top workplace. Our diverse business structure provides exciting opportunities for passionate, talented professionals in many areas. Additionally, many of our team members are highly respected in their area of expertise at both the state and national level making GreenStone one of the top Farm Credit associations in the country.

Culture

Core Four values steer everything we do at GreenStone. Customer First, Delivery Quality, Get involved, Do the right thing. Employees work as a team to create a company fueled by the desire to best serve each other and our customers every day. Greenstone culture promotes innovative thinking, professional development, health and wellness, and a relaxed work environment with flexible schedules.

What You'll Bring

You're someone who:

• Builds strong relationships and delivers exceptional customer service.
• Has an interest in agriculture, finance, and helping customers succeed.
• Enjoys analyzing information and solving problems.
• Communicates effectively with customers, teammates, and business partners.
• Learns new technology and processes quickly.
• Stays organized and can manage multiple priorities with attention to detail.
• Collaborates well and values diverse perspectives.
• Takes initiative, seeks feedback, and is committed to continuous learning.
• Demonstrates professionalism, integrity, and accountability in everything you do.

What You'll Do

Grow Customer Relationships

• Support customer relationship management and business development efforts.
• Participate in customer meetings and joint sales calls with experienced lenders.
• Learn to identify customer needs and recommend financial solutions.
• Promote GreenStone's products, services, and value to customers.

Develop Lending Expertise

• Gather and analyze financial information to support lending decisions.
• Assist with loan origination, servicing, and portfolio management activities.
• Learn credit analysis, underwriting standards, and lending policies.
• Partner with lending, credit, and risk teams to deliver exceptional customer service.

Engage in the Community

• Represent GreenStone at agricultural, industry, and community events.
• Build professional relationships and expand your agricultural network.
• Support outreach and educational initiatives that strengthen GreenStone's presence in local markets.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Business, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• Relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered.

GreenStone Farm Credit Services is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We comply with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity regulations. We conduct all personnel decisions and processes relating to our employees and job applicants in an environment free of discrimination and harassment.