Welcome to AgFirst
Farm Credit and thank you for considering employment
opportunities with our organization.
Farm Credit has been serving the credit
needs of agriculture for more than 85 years. Our chartered service area
is one of the most stable and profitable in the Farm Credit System. We
provide financial services to agricultural associations in North
Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Louisiana,
Mississippi, Ohio, Tennessee, Kentucky, Delaware, Maryland,
Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, and Puerto Rico.
AgFirst Farm Credit is dedicated to
providing quality services to its customers, as well as an excellent
work environment for its employees. AgFirst places great value on its
employees reflected in a variety of ways:
All of these factors contribute to an
organization with high morale, many long-term employees, and strong team
spirit.
We appreciate your interest in employment
opportunities with AgFirst Farm Credit and wish you success in your
career.
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Lead System Administrator (Position # 13)-This
position provides technical support for the corporate server
infrastructure for specific development and
maintenance. Responsibilities include installation, configuration of
server components, and providing problem diagnosis/resolutions for
clients/servers to assure timely and efficient delivery of system
services. Lead Citrix administrator responsible for the design and
functionality of the Citrix environments. Serves as lead/team
member on assigned network related projects. Ensures best
practices are designed, implemented and enforces. Occasional
travel required.
Responsibilities: Serve as technical lead on assigned
Citrix systems related to administration, enhancements support, upgrades
and issues. Anticipate and mitigate potential issues related to
systems performance which may adversely impact users' responsiveness
within the systems. Research and recommend alternatives solutions
regarding enhanced system performance. Provide technical expertise
for system administration on the servers in the AgFirst environment
ensuring optimal uptime and availability is achieved. Utilizing
provided tool set; produce periodic reports on capacity and current
usage of the Citrix systems. Review progress and evaluate results
communicating with management on enhancement opportunities. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in technical subject or
3-5 years experience as administrator or technician of network systems,
Microsoft Certified systems Engineer (MCSE) preferred, Proficient with
Microsoft Exchange, Windows Server,
Business Liaison
(Position #23)
– This position has responsibility for retaining and expanding company
relationships and soliciting new mortgage business from prospective
customers. Calls on existing or prospective customers within the
framework of a business development call program. Develops leads,
establishes priorities and prepares itineraries. Meets with customers or
prospects to discuss their needs, outlines appropriate company services
and resolves problems as necessary. Documents calls and results and
makes reports to superiors as required. Assists in the implementation
and coordination of business development call programs. Maintains close
relations with appropriate company personnel. Discusses customer needs,
problems or complaints. Keeps abreast of new products and services.
Represents the company in various civic and community functions to
further enhance its image and develop additional business. Works with
product development personnel to review existing products and identifies
opportunities for new products and services. Provides continuous
training and advertisement to potential and existing customers
For immediate consideration, submit resume and cover letter
stating salary requirements, to:
Human Resources, P.O. Box 1499, Columbia, S.C. 29202 or e-mail:
cmccroskey@agfirst.com
Please be sure to include the position name and number. Please no phone
calls. EOE – M/W/D/V.
Corporate Credit Analyst (Position #25) -
Primary
responsibilities include the analysis of potential and existing AgFirst
portfolio loans, and the analysis of loan actions originated by District
Associations that require AgFirst approval.
The analysis process includes qualitative (borrower, industry,
transaction metrics, etc.) and quantitative (historical financial
statements, projections, sensitivity scenarios, etc.) analyses of
transactions. Also, assists AgFirst Relationship Managers and Capital
Markets Officers with credit administration of the AgFirst loan
portfolio (periodic credit reviews, covenant compliance monitoring,
etc.). Performs various duties related to monitoring risk on Bank
investments. Provides support to the Lending staff and the Loan
Origination and Servicing Coordinator with various aspects of closing
new loan participation/syndication transactions and servicing actions on
existing AgFirst portfolio loans (processing of waivers, amendments and
other actions). Furnishes general analytical support to the AgFirst
Lending Department. REQUIREMENTS:
Successful candidate would have a minimum of 4-year college
degree with emphasis in finance/business with some prior lending/credit
experience and possess strong analytical and quantitative skills,
thorough understanding of GAAP accounting and attention to details;
excellent written and oral communication skills; strong problem solving
and organizational skills; ability to work under time pressure and
effectively work with Capital Market Officers, Relationship Managers,
and other Bank Employees in a team environment to achieve AgFirst goals.
Capable of working independently, but consults with senior credit
analysts, unit manager and Lending staff as necessary on more
complicated analysis assignments. Proficiency in use of Windows,
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint. Proficiency with
Microsoft Access and Moody’s Risk Analyst is a plus.
For immediate consideration, submit resume and cover
letter stating salary requirements, to:
Human Resources,
Financial Analyst II
(Position #26)- This position provides assistance with setting up and maintaining
various financial databases, reports, and
processes for the Bank and Associations.
This includes daily maintenance of the Cognos Finance budget
system (to ensure that it balances to the general ledger) and
supporting the annual operating expense budget preparation for the Bank
and Associations. Budget support includes updating input forms and
reports for the new budget year, pre-loading external information (such
as depreciation), preparing necessary end-user procedures, and answering
end-user questions.
Requirements: Bachelors
degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration with a
background in the financial industry.
Self-motivated and able to work independently.
Strong conceptual and analytical skills. Excellent computer
skills with advanced knowledge of SQL, Access, and Excel preferred. Good
organizational skills with the ability to manage competing demands.
Effective oral and written communication skills to interact with all
levels of Bank/Association staff.
For immediate consideration,
submit resume and cover letter stating salary requirements to:
Human Resources,
Administrative Assistant II (Position #76)- Performs varied administrative and secretarial duties for the Lending Department. Exercises a high degree of knowledge, competence, and secretarial skill, and functions with considerable independence. Responsible for coordinating the monthly board reports. Responsible for contact with Dun & Bradstreet and the ordering of individual D&B reports. Responsible for ordering supplies and maintaining the Lending Department’s Operations Manual from information provided by the unit managers. Communicates with various outside vendors; i.e., account representatives from Dun & Bradstreet, Forms & Supply, etc. Experience with Microsoft Suite, Access database. Must demonstrate the ability to learn new software quickly. Experience with Crystal Report and Business Objects a plus. Requirements- Four years of experience as an administrative assistant. Ability to interact effectively with a diverse group of people. Skill in operating word processing equipment; typing at 55 WPM. Knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and required formats to recognize and correct correspondence and reports. Excellent communication and human relation skills. Knowledge of word-processing software, preferably WORD. Ability to work independently with minimal instruction. Reports to John Burnside. Grade and Salary commensurate upon experience. EEO.
Mail
Services Assistant I (Position #37) – This position provides
day-to-day
Portfolio
Analyst and Credit Reviewer (Position #39)
– This position is responsible for development and preparation of
relevant portfolio management reports as well as related trending and
analysis; assists in the management of credit risk in the various credit
portfolios of AgFirst; serves as a credit reviewer in the asset
validation process; is the primary back up for the Erisk and Economic
Capital process; and serves on various projects related to credit risk.
Requirements: Bachelor’s
degree in Business, with an emphasis in finance, economics, or
accounting. MBA preferred, but not required.
Solid understanding of income statements, balance sheets, cash
flow statements and ratio analysis.
Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
Excellent negotiation and presentation skills.
Ability to quickly learn concepts and apply analytical skills in
order to present meaningful solutions.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, especially EXCEL;
excellent communication skills, self-starter and the ability to work
well in a team environment as well as with little supervision.
Ability to travel up to 25%.
Salary and Grade determined based on qualifications.
EEO
Relationship Manager (Position #A38)–
Apopka (Orlando) FL – (Farm Credit of Central Florida, ACA) Responsible
for managing large complex commercial agribusiness relationships.
The successful candidate must have a proven track record in
business development and a true understanding of managing lending
relationships. Must possess outstanding interpersonal, communication,
and organizational skills.
Should have a minimum of 3-5 years lending experience, be team-oriented
and highly motivated.
Requires a B.S. in business, accounting; or economics. MBA a plus.
Grade and salary based on background and experience.
For consideration, please submit your resume to Kathy MacNair,
Human Resource Specialist,
CREDIT ANALYST
(Position #A39) -
Successful candidate will be responsible for providing credit analysis
on mid size, large and complex loans.
Analysis to be well documented to support credit decision and may
be required to report findings to Loan Committee with recommendation.
Secondary responsibilities include ongoing industry trend and
peer group analyses, portfolio analysis, and other special projects as
assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum of 4-year degree in agriculture/finance/business with an
advanced degree preferred.
Good understanding of GAAP accounting.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to effectively work with employees in a team environment
to achieve business goals.
Capable of working independently and with little supervision.
Proficiency in use of Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Moody’s
Financial Analyst. Reports
to the Chief Credit Officer.
Salary and grade dependent upon experience.
Contact, Farm Credit of North Florida, 12300 NW US Highway 441,
Alachua, Florida 32615 or
email cprice@fcnf.com or fax
Senior Commercial
Credit Analyst (Position #A48)
-
Qualified candidate will be responsible for providing credit risk
analysis for commercial and corporate lending.
Must have a working knowledge of GAAP and ability to read,
understand and analyze financial statements.
Must have a working knowledge of agriculture and all related
industries. Must be able to
independently determine if financial performance, economic conditions,
industry influences are within risk tolerances and underwriting
requirements. Experience and
sound judgment skills discern the appropriate amount of due diligence
and documentation needed to support an informed credit decision.
Must have effective writing skills.
Must have effective presentation skills and able to make
recommendations of underwriting findings to Loan Committee.
Will be required to supervise, mentor and train junior analysts
within a career path that affords them the ability to grow within the
organization. REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum of 6 years of work experience.
Minimum of 4-year degree in agriculture/finance/business with an
advanced degree preferred.
Ability to effectively work with employees in a team environment to
achieve business goals and supervise / train junior staff.
Capable of working independently and with little supervision.
Proficiency in use of Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Moody’s
Financial Analyst. Reports
to the Chief Credit Officer.
Salary and grade dependent upon experience.
Contact, Farm Credit of North Florida, 12300 NW US Highway 441,
Alachua, Florida 32615 or
email cprice@fcnf.com or fax
Loan Specialist
(Position #A47) – Special
Assets Dept. - Excellent Career Opportunity- Alachua Office Location
-
Immediate opening for a highly motivated, talented & results-oriented
individual to assist Special Assets Manager with administrative and
technical support needed to document the servicing and monitoring of
problem loans. The ideal
candidate will be customer service oriented, eager to accept new
challenges, be a team player with a positive & outgoing attitude, have
strong computer & organizational skills, knowledge of
accounting/financial statements & ability to work independently.
Prefer a minimum of 4 years of related work experience.
Farm Credit offers a pleasant working environment & excellent benefits.
Salary commensurate with experience & job qualifications.
Please mail, fax or email resume to Cheryl Price, Farm Credit of
North Florida,
GEORGIA
Part Time Loan Assistant
(Position #A30)-
AgSouth Farm Credit, an
established agricultural lender, has an opening for a Part Time Loan
Assistant to provide support for our Blackshear, GA office. Requirements
include education and/or experience equivalent to an Associate Degree.
Duties include payment processing, loan accounting, general clerical,
and customer service. AA/EOE. Submit resumes to Blackshear Loan
Assistant,
Lending Relationship Manager (Position #A31)-
AgSouth Farm Credit, ACA has an
opening for a Lending Relationship Manager to be located in the
Relationship Manager
(Position #A38)–
Apopka (Orlando) FL – (Farm Credit Bank of
Chief Lending
Officer (Position #A40)-
This
leadership position is responsible for all aspects related to planning,
directing and achieving desired goals of the credit risk management
function for the association.
Directly leads the Commercial Finance Group, Capital Markets
Finance Group, Mission Related Finance Group, Special Assets Group and
Residential Lending Group to ensure the overall financial success of the
association. Must be a
results-oriented, achievement driven individual, capable of fully
organizing and leading a professional credit division.
Accountability:
Above all else, must have a demonstrated history of
achieving articulated risk management and business development goals
through sound leadership and professional personnel management
practices. Has direct
accountability for maintaining a professional credit risk management
platform, including the implementation of policies, processes and
controls and reporting metrics and measured by excellent credit
administration review results.
Has direct accountability for compliance with all regulatory and
consumer lending programs including truth‑in‑lending, equal credit
opportunity, and Farm Credit borrower rights.
This accountability also extends to compliance with the General
Financing Agreement or other contractual agreements that may be in
effect. Has absolute accountability for ensuring a highly
motivated and talented credit staff capable of achieving business plan
credit directives and association goals.
Requisite skills:
It is essential for the incumbent to have highly developed credit
risk identification, credit structuring, underwriting, workout solution
and negotiation competencies from which to lead, organize and direct
business related groups.
Must be able to demonstrate well
honed skills in all facets of communication including
presentations, written management narratives and reports, personnel
appraisal documentation and the use of state-of-the-art electronic
communication mediums. Must
be highly organized and thoroughly familiar with sound personnel
management practices, including compensation plans, motivational and
coaching techniques, mentoring and staff development programs,
recruitment, behavioral modification and other aspects of human resource
administration. Must be
capable of assuring sound credit quality and credit administration
practices and achieving articulated risk management and business related
financial goals. Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting,
Economics or Agricultural Economics will be considered.
MBA or advanced education is preferred and desirable. Solid
history of ethical behavior and integrity is essential with impeccable
business and personal references.
Knowledge of and ability to effectively organize and implement
sound credit control practices and approval processes. Proven
leadership and communication skills demonstrated by at least 10 years of
experience in direct commercial lending and credit administration,
including 5 years in a leadership position.
Knowledge of agricultural lending and Farm Credit regulations is
beneficial. Direct experience in structuring large corporate and
syndicated transactions and related servicing processes, including
secondary market activities and public finance transactions. Must be
able to travel and work effectively while outside the office environment
on a fairly routine basis.
Interested parties: Any
person meeting the requirements and interested in application should
provide a complete resume and full salary history to Linda Gambrell,
Director of Human Resources, Southwest Georgia Farm Credit.
lgambrell@swgafarmcredit.com or
CREDIT ANALYST(Position #A54):
Financial Institution seeks person with technical and analytical
skills to analyze all types of credit information.
Prepares and completes loan packages independently for mid-size
to large loans.
Completes all documents including projections and analyses, and makes
clear and appropriate recommendations for action on loans and loan
treatments. Provides
assistance to all loan officers, Director of Credit Underwriting
Administration or Chief Lending Officer as requested.
Salary and Grade will be commensurate with education and
experience. The essential
requirements of the job include:
Education and/or experience equivalent to an Associate degree in
Finance, Accounting, Business, or Economics; two – five years related
work experience; knowledge of computers and related software; good
organizational and analytical skills; requires excellent communication
and organizational skills and ability to be assertive and arrive at
sound business decisions.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
For immediate consideration, please submit resume
confidentially to Linda Gambrell, Human Resource Department,
Southwest Georgia Farm Credit, ACA,
Loan
Assistant (Position #A57) - AgSouth
Farm Credit, ACA, an established agricultural lender, is seeking a Loan
Assistant for the
Loan
Officer (Position #A63) -
AgSouth Farm
Credit, ACA has an opening for a Loan Officer in the Statesboro, GA
office. Education and/or experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in
Business Administration, Agricultural Economics, or Finance required.
Two or three years of related lending experience desired. This position
serves present and prospective members/customers with sound, short,
intermediate and long term agricultural credit according to Association
and District policies, standards, and procedures.
Services all assigned existing loans within delegated
authorities. Represents the
Association at local events and meetings. Strong interpersonal and sales
skills necessary. Salary is
commensurate with education and experience. AA/EOE. Submit resumes to
Statesboro Loan Officer,
Auditor
(Position # A64)
- AgSouth
Farm Credit, ACA has an Auditor position open in the Internal Audit
Department of the Review Team. Physical office location of this position
is somewhat flexible as AgSouth has office locations throughout
POSITION:
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (Position #A53)
-
Loan
Officer/Relationship Manager (Position #A6)-
Crop Insurance
Specialist (Position #A12)
–
AgCarolina Financial – Responsible for Multi-Peril and Crop Hail
Insurance sales.
Responsibilities: Specialist
will work with a $1 billion Association with 12 branches covering 34
counties in eastern
Mortgage Loan
Originator (Position #A13)
–
AgCarolina Financial - This individual will play a key role in our
growing Mortgage Loan Department.
Responsibilities:
Business development, marketing, and originating home mortgage
loans. Individual should
have a through knowledge of the home mortgage industry and mortgage
lending programs to include desktop underwriting, documentation,
regulations, and the secondary market.
Requirements:
Individual should be a self-starter, team oriented, assertive, with the
ability to arrive at sound business decisions.
Individual should possess good organizational and analytical
skills with knowledge of computers and related software.
Bachelor’s Degree with 3 to 5 years mortgage lending experience
is required. Travel
required. Compensation
package is negotiable. Send
resume to Marvin Daniel, Senior Vice President – Branch Operations,
AgCarolina Financial,
Marketing Specialist (Position #A21)–
ACCOUNTANT/LOAN
SYSTEMS/INTERNAL SUPPORT (Position #A49)
–
Carolina Farm Credit, a $1.4 billion Agricultural Credit
Association, covering 54 counties in central and
Marketing
Manager (Position #A59) –
Account Officers
(Position #A61)
- Ag Credit, ACA – several positions at various locations Ag
Credit, ACA a $800 million Agricultural Credit Association, covering 18
counties in north central and northwestern Ohio with 13 branch offices,
is seeking Account Officers.
An Account Officer services present and prospective members with
sound, short, intermediate and long term agricultural credit according
to policies, standards and procedures. The individual will execute
credit and lending activities within the limits of delegated authority
as well as contribute toward implementing marketing and member relations
programs. Accurately
compiles reports as assigned.
Attends and participates in local agri-business activities.
Provides efficient, congenial service to members to promote the
maintenance and growth of business.
Assists the Branch Manager in coordinating office activities.
Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Salary and grade are dependent upon skills and experience.
Requirements and Skills:
B.S or Associate Degree in agriculture, accounting or finance or
equivalent training in the area of agricultural credit. Potential
applicants should have an agricultural background with an interest in
finance and marketing.
Applicants must enjoy initiating contact and meeting new people,
exercise confidentiality, be computer literate, have time management
skills and work well independently.
Send a cover letter, with salary requirements, and a resume to:
Confidential: June O’Neill,
Ag Credit, ACA,
AgChoice
Farm Credit is a
fast-growing, progressive organization committed to being the best in
agricultural, forest product, lifestyle, and rural lending in
Pennsylvania.
The following positions are available.
Appraisal Assistant
(Position #A1)-
AgChoice Farm Credit has an opening in the
Mortgage Originator
(Position #A55)-
Business development is integral part of the position.
Our mortgage originators are highly motivated and work
independently. We are
seeking mortgage originators who have residential lending experience and
are familiar with FNMA and Freddie Mac originations.
Able to do business with Brokers.
Localized processing center.
Great earnings potential!
Excellent benefit package including:
Competitive base salary plus incentive,
Matched 401K,
paid
retirement plan,
company
car provided. Send resumes and desired salary
confidentially to Pat Smith, AgChoice Farm Credit,
Appraiser (Position #A42)- Dynamic growth oriented agricultural lender seeks
an appraiser for a multi-county territory in Central and
Forest Products Loan Officer (Position #A43)-
Leading forest products industry
lender seeks a full-time loan officer for central and western PA.
AgChoice Farm Credit specializes in financing all farming
operations, agribusinesses, and the Forest Products industry.
Responsibilities: Applicants
should be involved directly or indirectly with the forest products
industry. Business
development is an integral part of the position.
Applicant should be familiar with forest products and commercial
lending. Applicant should
establish, develop and maintain strong and effective working
relationships with internal/external customers, prospects, and visitors
to the retail office by providing a consistent quality level of service,
which is timely, thorough and responsive to customers and exceeds their
expectations. Strong
communication, problem solving, analytical and computer skills are a
must. Applicant must be
highly motivated and work well both independently and in a team
environment to achieve team goals.
Requirements: Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent experience in
agriculture, finance, accounting, business, or economics.
Send resume and desired salary to AgChoice Farm Credit,
Recruiting Manager,