What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Loan Officer position at Ag Resource Management, LLC?
The Junior Loan Officer supports the growth and management of a high-quality loan portfolio while promoting the ARM brand. This role is ideal for individuals looking to develop their expertise in agricultural lending. The primary objective is to assist in meeting farmers' financial needs and contribute to ARM’s market share growth.
Job duties and Responsibilities
- Achieving the growth objectives of the location.
- Ensuring adherence to ARM policies and procedures.
- Supporting risk management and collection activities within the portfolio.
- Assisting with loan operations to ensure efficiency and a positive client experience.
- Participating in loan and marketing efforts within the area/region.
- Conducting regular visits with clients to build relationships and generate new loans.
- Providing reports on loan operations and client interactions.
- Collaborating with the Area Manager and other team members to develop business strategies.
Experience, Qualifications, and Requirements
- Background in agriculture with business development experience.
- 1-3 years of experience in credit and underwriting.
- Ability to build relationships to promote loan volume and credit quality.
- Self-motivated and driven.
- Strong communication skills.
- Experience with loan documentation.
Physical Demands
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.
- Generally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, handle documents, bend and stoop as needed, and reach with hands and arms
- Required to use a keyboard and computer regularly
- Specific vision abilities required, including that required to perform extensive computer-related work
- Must be able to verbally communicate with others and exchange accurate information
- Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to distinguish sound and perceive the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction
Work Environment
The work environment conditions 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.
- Moderate noise (i.e., home office with computer, phone, and printers)
- Ability to sit at a computer for an extended period
- Must be able to perform all the essential duties of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
About Ag Resource Management
Ag Resource Management, LLC (ARM) is a technology-based financial solutions provider, offering innovative lending products and services to the agricultural industry. ARM’s commitment to agriculture and its unique underwriting approach are unsurpassed in the industry. Our production lending and crop insurance services have helped thousands of farmers with millions of acres over the past several years.
The opportunity to work at ARM includes:
- 401(k) (Roth and Traditional options) with employer match and vesting
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
