Exchange Specialist

Location: Enfield, CT, US, 06082 Bedford, NH, US, 03110 St. Albans, VT, US, 05478 Potsdam, NY, US, 13676 Claverack (Hudson), NY, US, 12534 Phelps, NY, US, 14532 Cooperstown, NY, US, 13326 Watertown, NY, US, 13601 Middleboro, MA, US, 02346 Presque Isle, ME, US, 04769 Auburn, ME, US, 04210 Greenwich, NY, US, 12834 Homer, NY, US, 13077 Derby, VT, US, 05829 Lebanon, NJ, US, 08833 Riverhead, NY, US, 11901 Hornell, NY, US, 14843 Middlebury, VT, US, 05753 Mayville, NY, US, 14757 Dayville, CT, US, 06241 Batavia, NY, US, 14020 White River Jct.,

VT, US, 05001 Bridgeton, NJ, US, 08302

Company: Farm Credit East

Join a team focused on the success of our customers, the success of our communities, and the success of each other. Farm Credit East (FCE) is the leading provider of loans and farm advisory services to farm, forest product, fishing, and other agricultural business owners across the northeast with $11.7 billion in total loan volume and $29 million in annual financial services revenue from 18,000 customers across our 8-state territory.

We are One Team Working Together with a focus on our five pillars:
Outstanding Customer and Employee Experience, Quality Growth, Operational Excellence, Commitment to our Communities, and Protecting Customer Information.

As a member of the Knowledge Exchange team, the Knowledge Exchange Specialist conducts in-depth economic and financial analysis of agricultural, forestry, fishing, and related rural industries across the Northeast. This role translates market trends, policy developments, and macroeconomic conditions into clear, actionable insights through reports, presentations, and customer-facing events, supporting Farm Credit East’s commitment to thought leadership, education, and informed decision-making for its customers and colleagues.

• Conduct economic and financial analysis of agricultural, forestry, fishing, and related rural industries across the Northeast
• Monitor and interpret trends in commodity markets, farm inputs, trade, policy, and macroeconomic conditions
• Develop industry outlook reports, white papers, articles, and briefing materials for Knowledge Exchange publications and events
• Present findings through webinars, meetings, conferences, and customer events
• Collaborate with Farm Credit East colleagues across lending, marketing, and risk management to support customer education and outreach
• Respond to internal and external requests for economic data, analysis, and insights
• Support ongoing research initiatives that strengthen Farm Credit East’s thought leadership and customer value

• This position requires a Master’s degree in agricultural economics, economics, or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including experience with economic data and modeling
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex topics to non‑technical audiences
• Willingness and ability to travel as required.
• We offer hybrid work options after two weeks of employment with Farm Credit East. Hybrid work options are determined based on job role and balancing the needs of the customers, the team, and individual work performance. This will be reviewed based on manager discretion.

• Salary range: $75,000 - $120,000 commensurate with experience
• Short Term Incentive to reward business results
• Retirement Contributions:
  • 401(k) match up to 6% of salary; or for those unable to take full advantage of the 401(k) match, verified student loan payments may qualify for an employer match in your 401(k) up to 6% of salary
  • Defined Contribution retirement plan funded at 2-9% of salary depending on years of service
• Time Off:
  • 15-25 days of vacation leave per year, depending on years of service
  • 12 days of holiday leave per year
  • 7.5 days of sick leave in your first year , followed by 12 days of sick leave per year thereafter; unlimited rollover of unused sick leave year to year
  • Paid Parental Leave:
    Up to 80 hours of paid leave for…