Loan Officer - Agriculture

Do you have the passion to provide expert guidance to our members?

Do you want to create an outstanding experience?

Do you enjoy working in a team environment?

We are excited for you to apply for our Loan Officer position in Manitowoc, Little Chute, or Sturgeon Bay, WI. You will be part of a tremendous team that focuses on doing the right thing for our customers.  You will be responsible for maintaining and growing a portfolio.  Networking, sales calls, and developing relationships are only some activities you will be expected to participate in to grow your portfolio. You will be required to develop and maintain a significant professional presence throughout the local community in addition to making formal presentations to various local and regional groups. Applicants with a proven record of building relationships with key influencers in addition to experience in the mortgage or financial services industry preferred.

About Us...

Our $13 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.

Major Responsibilities:

• Combine agricultural and business knowledge with an in-depth understanding of each customer’s current financial position to provide innovative and workable alternatives to solve problems the customer faces in their ongoing farming operations.
• Develop and maintain a significant professional presence throughout the local community.
• Analyze directly (or with a Credit Analyst) moderately sized mortgage and commercial loan requests in a detailed, accurate, and timely manner.
• Gather financial information and build customer relationships by listening to their needs, identifying latent needs, and providing solutions or alternatives.
• Maintain a sales database file, establish ongoing prospecting plans and activities, and develop a commitment to individual sales goals for both loans and financial services.

Position Requirements...

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, business administration, finance, or related field.
• 1+ years of experience in the agribusiness/farming industry or equivalent experience in agriculture credit or closely related field experience preferred.
• Knowledge of loan products and services and credit operations.
• Knowledge of farm production methods and products.
• A general understanding of farm business management, finance, and macroeconomics.
• Proven track record of prospecting new business and enhancing existing relationships is preferred. 
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills to successfully communicate both verbally and written.
• Ability to work effectively on teams by building strong relationships, listening to others, valuing opinions, and helping team to meet goals.
• Registration in the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System & Registry (NMLS) will be completed upon extension and acceptance of employment offer.

Here's What We Can Offer You...

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

• Salary commensurate with experience
• 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.
• $150/year Logo Wear allowance
• $400/year Wellness Subsidy/Reimbursement & wellness programs
• Student Debt repayment grant

*** Please include your salary requirements in your cover letter

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.