Rural 1st Loan Officer Trainee - Ohio

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Farm Credit Mid-America is a financial services cooperative serving financial needs of farmers and rural residents in Arkansas, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio, and Tennessee. Our purpose is to secure the future of rural communities and agriculture. We are passionate about serving the needs of our rural communities and creating positive customer experiences.

Farm Credit Mid-America is a great place to work! We have been named as a Best Places to Work in Kentucky for the past 14 years. At Farm Credit Mid-America we put our customers and team members at the heart of all we do.

SCHEDULE: Full Time, Onsite
TRAVEL REQUIRED: 25% - 50%

Compensation: The salary range for this position is estimated to be $54,412.00 – $89,931.00 annualized, which reflects the company’s current estimate of the potential compensation range at the time of posting. This salary range reflects the anticipated compensation for this position and represents one component of the total rewards package. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, education, qualifications, and allotted budget.

The organization offers a comprehensive benefits program as part of its overall compensation strategy, and salary ranges are reviewed periodically to remain aligned with market conditions.

Benefits At A Glance

Eligible team members have access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Well-being and fitness reimbursement programs
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• 401(k) plan with company contributions and matching opportunities
• Paid parental leave
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs
• Community involvement and volunteer opportunities
• Variable compensation opportunities for eligible positions

The Rural 1st Loan Officer (RLO)
Trainee develops the knowledge, skills, and experience needed to become a fully functional RLO while supporting loan growth and customer engagement activities. Through structured training, coaching, and hands on experience, this role learns Rural 1st products, credit practices, and sales processes while assisting in customer interactions, loan origination, and relationship management.

The RLO Trainee builds foundational knowledge and skills to contribute to core work within the team. Team members at this level focus on learning processes, applying guidance from more experienced colleagues, and delivering accurate work in a supportive, structured environment. They are developing confidence, strengthening capability, and gaining familiarity with our systems, relationships, and expectations.

This position requires existing NMLS registration under the SAFE Act, or the ability to obtain the same upon hire, and maintenance of a status in good standing during employment.

• Builds foundational knowledge of the consumer lending market, Rural 1st products, and lending solutions through training, field experience, and collaboration with experienced RLOs.
• Supports loan origination activities by gathering customer information, learning financial analysis techniques, and assisting with application preparation and documentation.
• Partners with assigned RLOs and internal teams to observe and participate in customer meetings, prospecting efforts, and pipeline management activities.
• Learns to assess customer goals and financial needs, asking effective questions and observing how loan solutions are positioned to align with customer objectives.
• Assists with communication throughout the loan process, including timelines, documentation needs, and next steps, supporting a positive customer experience.
• Progressively develops sales and relationship management skills, participating in networking, community activities, and referral based outreach as readiness increases.
• Completes assigned tasks accurately by following established processes,…