EVP, Rural Infrastructure Banking Group

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Benefits Offered by CoBank:

Careers with a purpose

Time-Off Packages, 20 days of vacation, 10 paid sick days and 11 paid holidays

Competitive Compensation & Incentive Hybrid work model: flexible arrangements for most positions

Benefits Packages, including Medical, Dental and Vision coverage, Disability, AD&D, and Life Insurance Robust associate training and development with CoBank University Tuition reimbursement for higher education up to $10k per year Outstanding 401k: up to 6% matching and additional 3% non-elective contribution & Student Loan Match Community Impact:
United Way Angel Day, Volunteer Day and Associate Directed Contribution Associate Resource Groups: creating a culture of respect and inclusion

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Job Description At CoBank, the Executive Vice President, Head of Infrastructure Banking is an Enterprise Leader focused on the strategic leadership, development and execution of the bank's Rural Infrastructure Banking Group market engagement and operational strategy, in support of the CoBank Mission and the Board of Directors approved business and financial plan. The Head of Infrastructure Banking is responsible for leading the Digital Infrastructure, Electric Distribution, Power Energy and Utilities, Project Finance, and Water customer segments across the bank in collaborative partnership with product partners and other support areas across the institution.

In addition to the development of the business strategy, the leader provides functional and business operations leadership, through planning oversight and delivery of key business outcomes for our customers and ensure alignment with CoBank's broader strategy. The EVP of Infrastructure Banking also manages the overall profitability, credit quality and operations of a large, complex and diverse portfolio with staff in office throughout the United States.

This critical leadership role contributes to the overall management of the bank through participation at the executive level in the development of strategic and operating objectives and plans. As an Enterprise Leader they role model and champion the core values of the bank and act to better the enterprise. They also maintain effective relationships with governmental, regulatory, industry, financial and community groups to enhance financial performance, optimize business effectiveness and further the Mission.

Essential Functions Provides strategic leadership, direction, and day-to-day management for the Rural Infrastructure Banking Group to ensure effective allocation of resources to support the achievement of strategic objectives, and execution of CoBank’s business plan.

Manages all Infrastructure operating units (and other product groups as assigned) to ensure responsible growth, profitability, sound lending, and superior customer service consistent with the directives of the board and executive management. Provides consistent direction and develops internal controls which enhance the achievement of the bank and group goals while encouraging and developing a market engagement focus for the group.

Selects, develops, and motivates an effective collaborative management team, capable of developing and executing on appropriate business strategies. Sets standards of performance and accountability for direct reports that allow the division to achieve an established level of performance and takes corrective action as necessary.

Effectively communicates goals and objectives internally and externally to ensure customer satisfaction is maintained at high…