Agricultural​/Commercial Lender

About The Role

The Ag/Commercial Lender is responsible for existing portfolios that are delegated and bringing in new loan and deposit customers to the Bank by providing effective sales and services that align with the overall mission and credit culture of the bank. Must have the ability to establish and promote business development efforts throughout the bank’s market which lead to relationship and lending opportunities.

Must be knowledgeable about the market and have the ability to analyze financial statements ranging from a variety of Business and

Industry type

s with the experience to provide banking solutions.

Commercial Agriculture Lender

• Obtain loan applications, interview clients, analyze financial and related data, determine appropriate pricing and loan structure and make appropriate loan decisions (within lending limitations) or submit recommendations to loan committee.
• Reports to Branch President, works with Chief Credit Officer on commercial/ag credits.
• Ensure loan documentation is complete and correct prior to closing. Review all credit reports, financial statements, tax returns, title insurance commitments and appraisals.
• Monitor loan delinquency and proactively identify and collect problem credits, with delinquencies held under 1%.
• Keep current on loan programs and lending regulations as well as all compliance and bank policies.
• Identify and develop profitable relationships with potential new customers.
• Recognize sales opportunities promoting all bank products and services referring customers to appropriate department or person.
• Maintain customer calling schedule with professionalism and concern in dealing with the public as well as promoting products and programs to best meet the needs of customers and bank goals.
• Participates in community organizations and events.
• Provide exceptional customer service as defined by First State Bank of Wyoming.
• Manage an existing loan portfolio and grow your own portfolio.
• Process consumer applications and loans as needed.
• Perform Collateral Inspections as required.
• Complete OnCourse assignments by the due date.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this job in order to accomplish, among other things, in-person contact with customers.
• Additional duties as requested or assigned.

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• One year sales and customer service experience preferred
• One year banking experience preferred
• Previous lending experience and/or training preferred

• Ability to work quickly and accurately
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook, etc. and the ability to learn new systems/applications
• Ability to work in a professional manner
• Demonstrated sales and business development skills
• Ability to fully understand, analyze and structure various types of commercial loan requests
• Represent the bank in a positive manner at all times and network outside the bank
• Knowledge of advanced banking products and terminology
• Ability to maintain high volume of quality work, while ensuring highest confidentiality
• Exercise good judgement when dispensing information to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and handle multiple tasks simultaneous in a fast‑paced, diverse, and growth‑oriented environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to: sit; use hands in repetitive motions to finger, grasp, handle or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to: stand; walk; and lift or reach with hands and arms.

Must be able to operate routine office equipment including computer terminals and keyboards, telephones,…