Relationship Manager​/Commercial Ag Lender

Relationship Manager/Commercial Ag Lender

Southwest Georgia Farm Credit is a financial institution that provides financing for agriculture, agribusiness and rural real estate purchases and improvements. We are headquartered in Bainbridge, with six offices that service 21 counties in the southwestern-most portion of the state of Georgia. With over $800 million in assets, Southwest Georgia Farm Credit is a cooperative and part of the nationwide Farm Credit System.

The Relationship Manager/Commercial Ag Lender will serve as a sales and business development representative of the Association and is a highly skilled negotiator that is committed to building lasting customer relationships. The Relationship Manager/Commercial Ag Lender has direct involvement in all aspects of agricultural lending with proficiency in risk assessment and loan structuring; maintains an understanding of applicable policies, procedures, and regulations and conforms as appropriate;

has direct responsibility for maintaining acceptable credit administration and credit quality; and will build and service a loan portfolio which meets the growth objectives of the Association.

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, agriculture, economics, finance, or a related field and/or experience equivalent to the degree
• Five years or more of commercial lending experience preferred
• Exceptional prospecting and networking skills
• Demonstrated selling and negotiation skills related to commercial lending
• Strong analysis, judgment and communication (oral and written) skills
• Ability to be assertive and decisive in arriving at sound business decisions which serve the best interest of the borrower and the ACA
• Knowledge of agriculture, the market and competition

• Farm or ranch background with related practical experience
• Farm Credit experience