About this opportunity
Farm Credit Services lists this Assistant Vice President/Vice President of Lending opportunity in decatur, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Assistant Vice President/Vice President of Lending
The Assistant Vice President and Vice President of Lending maintains, grows, and services a portfolio while representing Farm Credit Illinois in the community and creating relationships with the people of rural America.
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What You Will Contribute
Build relationships and generate new business by actively engaging in the agricultural community, identifying prospects and referral sources, and participating in member and industry events
Drive loan growth by pursuing new business opportunities, expanding relationships through referrals and cross‑selling, and maintaining an active prospect pipeline
Apply agricultural and business knowledge to assess financial positions, advise on credit decisions, and deliver practical lending solutions across available loan products
Originate loans by assessing member and prospect needs, identifying growth opportunities, and partnering with team members to prepare complete applications
Prepare and support credit packages through financial analysis and collaboration with Credit Services and loan committees
Close loans by ensuring accuracy and adherence to credit standards while delivering a positive and consistent member experience
Proactively manage and service the loan portfolio by anticipating servicing needs, identifying and addressing risk, monitoring market conditions, and implementing effective servicing plans
What We Are Looking For
Required Skills
General knowledge of agricultural economics and farm operations
Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills
Ability to assess complex financial and business information
Effective communication and relationship‑building skills
Comfort using technology and data to improve efficiency and sales effectiveness
Ability to collaborate, build trust, and work effectively across teams
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree inbusiness, finance, agriculture, or a related field
or equivalent education, experience, and skillset sufficient to perform the essential functions of the roleAssistant Vice President level: No prior experience required
Vice President level: Minimum of3 years of experience in sales or an ag‑related field
Willingness and ability to travel throughout the assigned territory
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Worksite address
decatur, IL, 62523, US
Who can apply
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