Relationship Manager

AgWest Farm Credit is a member-owned financial cooperative that provides financing and related services to farmers, ranchers, agribusinesses, commercial fishermen, timber producers, rural homeowners and crop insurance customers in a seven-state territory in the Western United States. AgWest is part of the 100+ year-old Farm Credit System – the leading provider of credit to American agriculture.

AgWest champions the growth and advancement of agriculture, the value of rural communities, and the vital contribution our customers make to the economy and society. We serve customers in 59 locations throughout the West.

We are in search of a Relationship Manager I, II or III to join our Credit Resolution Team in Pendleton, Oregon or Pasco, Washington. This full-time position reports to the SVP, Lending and is accountable for ensuring timely correction and collection of adversely classified loan portfolio through proactive service and management.

The base salary range for this position in Pendleton, Oregon is:

Level I:
Typical starting range: $66,200 - $88,700
Full base salary range: $66,200 - $99,900
Annual performance-based incentive target is 12% of base.

Level II:
Typical starting range: $72,600 - $97,800
Full base salary range: $72,600 - $125,200
Annual performance-based incentive target is 15% of base.

Level III:
Typical starting range: $89,400 - $124,500
Full base salary range: $89,400 - $173,500
Annual performance-based incentive target is 20% of base.

The base salary range for this position in Pasco, Washington is:

Level I:
Typical starting range: $72,600 - $97,800
Full base salary range: $72,600 - $110,400
Annual performance-based incentive target is 12% of base.

Level II:
Typical starting range: $80,000 - $110,100
Full base salary range: $80,000 - $137,800
Annual performance-based incentive target is 15% of base.

Level III:
Typical starting range: $98,800 - $137,400
Full base salary range: $98,800 - $191,400
Annual performance-based incentive target is 20% of base.

* Relocation assistance will be provided to eligible candidates who must relocate to accept this position.

• Manage assigned loan portfolio, primarily consisting of adversely classified production agriculture accounts, assure timely servicing and resolution of delinquencies or defaults, and, when appropriate, upgrade and transfer accounts back to lending staff.
• Analyze and service larger loan relationships with increasing complexity and risk profile, monitor for loan performance; prepare high quality credit packages.
• Perform comprehensive financial analysis that results in sound credit recommendations that manage organization risk and provide a path to resolution of higher risk loan relationships.
• Make quality credit decisions to ensure acceptable loan administration and approve or recommend loan actions within delegated authority.
• May participate in acquired property management, as assigned.
• Maintain effective relationship management including analyzing, interpreting, and presenting financial information; and meeting with and negotiating terms and conditions with assigned accounts, which may include attending meetings with legal counsel and customers.
• Accurately classify loans and loan data attributes including recommended charge-offs/reserves, cash income accounting and allowances on assigned loans; and accurately report portfolio quality, statistics, and loan activity to supervisor.
• Collaborate with the Lending and Insurance Group participating in large OAEM servicing/shadowing to assure sound risk management and guidance for high-risk credit relationships with an above average potential of downgrade to an adversely classified loan classification.
• Establish valuations of real estate, personal property and other…