Agricultural Banker

Job Summary
Under the direction of the incumbent’s manager, responsible for origination, underwriting and closing secured and unsecured Agricultural loans in accordance with established lending objectives, policies and procedures; establish and maintain positive relationships with existing and potential agricultural customers and other financial institutions.

Primary Accountabilities

• Perform full range of duties pertaining to the credit function, including, but not limited to agricultural loans and leases, in support of overall loan department objectives and in accordance with established lending policies and practices.
• Receive and screen loan applications; request credit status, banking and other references, conduct on-site inspections, order appraisals, etc.;
• Correspond with or interview applicant or creditors to resolve questions regarding the application;
• Analyze applicant's financial status, credit and property evaluation to determine feasibility of granting loan request;
• Approve loan within specified limits;
• Refer larger loan requests to loan committee for approval;
• Communicate loan decision to applicants, including rationale for decisions, and assures necessary supporting documents are prepared.
• Review and evaluate customer applications for lines of credit or lines of credit extensions; authorize or recommend the approval of applications in accordance with established guidelines and policies.
• Direct and participate in the closing of approved Ag loan agreements; ensure that all required closing documents are prepared and processed.
• Monitor and review assigned ag loans on a regular and continuing basis; identify problem or delinquent loan accounts or those having an adverse impact on Bank profitability; initiate appropriate corrective actions on delinquent accounts on a timely basis;
• Complete criticized asset action plan form; refer problem accounts to superior as required or needed.
• Participate in the Bank's Lending Call Program to establish and maintain contacts with businesses, realtors, developers and other potential loan customers and provide information regarding lending programs and services.

Secondary Accountabilities

• Keep abreast of new developments and trends in the ag loan market; identify potential lending opportunities and participate in the development and implementation of plans and programs to respond to these opportunities.
• Participate in the establishment of lending goals and profitability objectives and in the development and implementation of policies and procedures to assure the achievement of those goals; recommend new policies or policy revisions as necessary to improve efficiency and control.
• Provide assistance to co-workers with difficult internal problems or customer inquiries or problems. Ensure prompt and courteous response to customer inquiries.
• Assist in the development of manuals and supporting documentation to accomplish tasks/duties inherent in this position.
• Maintain education and professional expertise through attendance at job related seminars, conferences and workshops and involvement in professional civic and community groups in leadership positions.
• Perform other duties as assigned. Utilizes government programs when deemed necessary to meet customers credit needs.

Qualifications

• Knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of a college education, which includes specific courses in Ag lending, agri-business, and communications.
• Good verbal communication skills as evidenced by the ability to interact both face-to-face and over the telephone with
• customers and co-workers. Demonstrated ability to use tact, diplomacy, and a "professional" personal appearance, when dealing with customers and co-workers.
• Analytical (statistical), organizational, time management, and problem-solving ability.
• Good written communication skills. Good proof reading and editing skills. We offer the opportunity for career growth and development in a professional and pleasant working environment.

We offer the opportunity for career growth and development in a professional and pleasant working environment. We offer a competitive salary and exceptional benefits package including:

• Health Insurance – Dacotah Bank pays 100% of the premium for individual or family coverage
• Dental Insurance – Dacotah Bank pays 100% of the premium for individual or family coverage
• Generous paid vacation and sick time 11 paid Holidays
• 401(K) – dollar for dollar match up to 3% of compensation annual retirement contribution eligibility
• Annual wellness reimbursement program
• Annual Dacotah Gear allowance
• Birthday day off
• Additional perks and benefits

Learn more & Apply at www.dacotahbank.com/careers. Don’t miss out on your opportunity to shine with one of American Banker’s Best Banks to Work For.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35©

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person