Job Description

Loan Officer – Agriculture & Financial Services

Job Type: Full-TimeWork Environment: Hybrid – Office & Field-Based Client Engagement

About the Opportunity

Our client is seeking a motivated and relationship-driven Loan Officer to join their team and serve the agricultural community. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with an agriculture background and experience in credit, underwriting, lending, or business development who enjoys working directly with clients and building long-term relationships.

The ideal candidate is a smart, hungry, self-starter who understands the unique financial needs of farmers and agricultural businesses and is eager to grow a loan portfolio while providing exceptional client service.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a strong loan portfolio while achieving established lending and location goals.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with agricultural clients through regular in-person visits and ongoing communication.
• Evaluate loan requests, financial information, and creditworthiness to support sound lending decisions.
• Prepare, review, and maintain accurate loan documentation in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Identify opportunities to expand existing relationships and develop new business within the agricultural community.
• Partner with senior lending team members to develop and execute business development strategies.
• Support loan operations and ensure a smooth, efficient experience for clients.
• Participate in community outreach, networking, and marketing activities to increase awareness and generate new lending opportunities.
• Monitor existing accounts and assist with risk management and portfolio quality.
• Maintain a strong understanding of agricultural markets, client needs, and lending products.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in credit, underwriting, lending, or a related financial services environment.
• Background or experience in agriculture, farming, agribusiness, or a closely related field strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to develop relationships and identify business opportunities.
• Strong financial analysis, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to understand and work with loan documentation and credit information.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable working independently.
• Strong attention to detail and sound judgment.
• Ability and willingness to travel locally to meet with clients and prospects.
• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Business, Finance, or a related field preferred.

What You'll Bring

The successful candidate will be someone who is:

• Relationship-driven and enjoys working directly with clients.
• Entrepreneurial-minded with a desire to build and grow a portfolio.
• Agriculture-focused and passionate about supporting farmers and rural communities.
• Analytical and detail-oriented with a strong understanding of credit and risk.
• Driven and self-motivated, with the confidence to get out in the community and develop new relationships.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

You'll have the opportunity to work directly with farmers and agricultural businesses, understand their goals, and help provide the financing they need to succeed.

You'll enjoy a hybrid work environment that combines time in the office with meaningful face-to-face interaction in the field, along with the opportunity to build a career in agricultural finance.

If you're ready to put your agriculture and financial services experience to work in a relationship-focused lending role, we'd love to hear from you!

To be considered, please submit a resume to: Jennifer.Thompson@gogpac.com and reference: Ag Loan Officer

Jennifer Thompson

Senior Director

gpac

605-310-3041

Jennifer.Thompson@gogpac.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.