Agricultural Lending Specialist

Company Overview

Bank Iowa Corporation is a leading independent Ag bank and the second-largest family-owned bank in the state of Iowa. Our bank family consists of team members and clients throughout Iowa who we serve in our 22 communities.

About the Job

We are seeking an experienced Agricultural Lending Specialist to join our team As an Agricultural Lending Specialist at Bank Iowa Corporation, you will be responsible for managing an agriculture and commercial loan portfolio with a total outstanding balance of $25+ million. You will build and maintain strong relationships with ag and commercial clients, fostering business growth and client retention within the Southeast Iowa Region.

This role plays a pivotal part in growing and maintaining the bank's portfolio and will make efforts to be a part of and improve the community in which you reside. The ideal candidate will have leadership experience as well as banking experience, credit analysis or underwriting experience, and/or proven sales experience.

Responsibilities

• Manages an agriculture and commercial loan portfolio with a total outstanding balance of $25+ million.
• Built and maintains strong relationships with ag and commercial clients, fostering business growth and client retention within the Southeast Iowa Region.
• Oversees ag and commercial lending activities including loan origination, underwriting, and portfolio management.
• Meets with clients to obtain information for loan applications and to answer questions about the process.
• Works with clients to identify their financial goals and to find ways of reaching those goals.
• Develops relationships with various community and professional organizations to further enhance the bank's image and develop additional business or promote additional bank services.
• Approves loans within specified limits and refers loan applications outside those limits to management for approval.

What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary ranging from $70,000 to $120,000 per year, based on experience, as well as a generous benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, a wellness program, paid time off, and opportunities for professional development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Ag Business, Finance, Economics, or related field with relevant work experience. Relevant experience may be substituted for education.
• Strong Agriculture background preferred.
• Minimum of 7+ years lending and banking experience as an Ag & Commercial Loan Officer.
• Ideal candidates will have leadership experience as well as banking experience, credit analysis or underwriting experience, and/or proven sales experience.

About Us

At Bank Iowa Corporation, our purpose is to Empower People, Inspire Success, and Foster Growth. We put people first and value our team members as much as our clients. We support team member development by focusing on their innate talents and developing those into areas of strength. We offer an environment where people care about each other, like family. If you're looking for a career with colleagues who have the opportunity to bring their best, think big, and enable great things, Bank Iowa Corporation is the place for you.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Bank Iowa Corporation is an equal opportunity employer with a passion for creating an inclusive environment where all people are truly welcomed, valued, and respected – for all of who they are – regardless of differences. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military service, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other classifications protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.