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Ag Loan Officer Trainee in Hays

Date Posted: 11 November 2026

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Job Description

A well-established, ag-focused community bank in Southwest Kansas is looking for an Ag Loan Officer Trainee to grow into a full ag lending role. This is a great first step for someone who grew up around farming or ranching and wants a long-term career serving producers. No banking experience is required. We will train you.

What you'll do
- Learn ag credit from experienced lenders, including operating lines, equipment, livestock and farmland loans.
- Help gather and analyze borrower financials, tax returns and production history.
- Visit farms, ranches and ag businesses with the lending team.
- Take on your own customer relationships as you develop.
- Get involved in the local ag community and producer events.

What we're looking for
- A bachelor's degree, or one coming soon, in Agronomy (preferred), Ag Economics, Agribusiness, Finance, Accounting or a related field.
- A farm, ranch or ag background, or strong ag interest through 4-H, FFA or ag clubs.
- Good people skills and comfort talking with producers.
- A head for numbers and attention to detail.
- A valid driver's license.

Location: Southwest Kansas. Relocation is considered for the right candidate, and ties to rural Kansas or the High Plains are a plus.

Benefits: Competitive pay, plus health, dental, life and disability insurance, a 401(k), paid time off and holidays, and a wellness program.

Your confidentiality is assured.

For additional information regarding this position or other banking, accounting, or agricultural positions, please reach out to a top banking recruiter, Vanessa Wergin, confidential direct line 605-809-8558 <><

vanessa.wergin@gogpac.com

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