Capital Markets Portfolio Manager I

We are seeking a Capital Markets Portfolio Manager to join our Farm Credit family! This position supports the growth of an assigned portfolio by collaborating with Association leaders to manage a portfolio of capital markets clients through the lending process. Providing ongoing monitoring of assigned portfolios to ensure asset quality and customer service standards are exceeded. The portfolio Manager is responsible for client relationships as well as on-going lending and servicing support.

Responsibilities:

Credit Portfolio Management: The role involves supporting capital markets activities by collaborating in lending processes, preparing investor materials, and assisting with underwriting and syndication efforts. It also includes developing new business, expanding existing client relationships through research and judgment, ensuring consistent credit administration, and representing the organization at capital market events.

Credit Analysis & Administration: The role ensures adherence to credit policies and regulatory standards, maintains strong credit administration ratings, and conducts thorough applicant interviews using differential analysis. It involves assessing credit risk, making decisions within authority, staying current through training, and ensuring compliance with disclosure requirements for all loan types.

Portfolio Servicing: The role involves monitoring loan portfolios to ensure timely and sound servicing, conducting periodic reviews, gathering information for renewals, and making informed recommendations. It also includes identifying deteriorating credit conditions and performing risk assessments to suggest necessary adjustments.

Requirements:
• Education and/or experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Agriculture Economics, Finance, Accounting, or related fields. MBA preferred.
• 3-7 years related work experience preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
• Ability to be assertive and decisive in arriving at sound business decisions which serve the best interest of the borrower and the Association
• Ability to travel within the assigned territory and occasional travel across the association
• Ability to work independently and as a team member under minimal supervision
• Excellent computer skills
• Focus on problem solving skills with solutions-driven results
• Current awareness of economic developments and production technology affecting agriculture in the region

Other Details:
AgSouth is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Employment location is flexible within the AgSouth territory pending office availability.

Why AgSouth?
When you work here, you have an opportunity to make a difference for agriculture and rural communities. Part of the national Farm Credit System, we are an agricultural lending cooperative that provides loans for land, production agriculture, farm equipment, crop insurance, leasing, and home mortgages. Our $4 billion portfolio of customers and strong presence in local communities across North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia allow us to effectively serve our member-borrowers as the largest agricultural lender in the southeast.

At AgSouth, we value our employees and provide them room to grow both personally and professionally. If you’re looking for more than just a job, consider joining the AgSouth family!

What can we offer you?
• Competitive pay, with paid vacation, holidays and sick leave, as well as paid time off for volunteering
• Corporate incentive plan with spot bonuses for top-notch work
• Medical, dental and vision insurance, as well as life and disability insurance
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Generous 401(k) matching contributions, as well as additional employer contributions
• Reimbursement for approved higher education pursuits
• A wellness program for employees, which includes resources for a healthier lifestyle
• Corporate learning programs for professional development
• Other perks, such as employee discounts on select cell phone providers, computers, etc.