What are the responsibilities and job description for the AgCountry Board of Directors-Risk Expert position at Farm Credit Services of America?
AgCountry Farm Credit Services (AgCountry), Farm Credit Services of America (FCSAmerica) and Frontier Farm Credit are financial cooperatives that operate under shared management across eight states. While each association is owned by its local farmers and ranchers, they collaborate by pooling resources, expertise, and talent to provide affordable credit, crop insurance, and financial services.
Our associations are united by a common mission and commitment to serving rural America and supporting each other, which drives the success of the farmers, ranchers, and agribusiness we serve. We take pride in being a great place to work, and this enthusiasm is reflected in the relationships our team members foster with one another and with our customers.
Job Summary
*Candidate may reside anywhere in the United States but must be willing to travel to various locations for all board meetings.*
We are seeking a Risk Expert to join our Board of Directors. In this role, alongside the Board, you will be responsible for setting the overall strategic direction of AgCountry Farm Credit. The Board oversees the Association’s affairs and establishes policies with the objective of reducing the Association’s operational risk.
Qualifications
- Minimum of five years of senior level leadership/management experience in enterprise and operational risk, fraud and internal controls.
- Knowledge of the financial services industry, agriculture, and/or cooperative or similar business model.
- Experience in risk management, risk strategies, internal controls at large corporations.
Knowledge or experience in the following areas:
- Risk Oversight
- Strategic Direction and Counsel
- Governance Effectiveness
- Organizational Performance & Finance
- Talent Management
- Communication
- Technology
Time Commitment
Four-year term beginning September 1, 2025.
Ability to commit an average of 40-45 days/year for attendance of Board Meetings and related activities.
Ability to commit appropriate time to meeting preparation.
Ability to travel, including some overnight travel.
Compensation
- Board Retainer ($4,590/month)
- Per Diem for business meetings and related travel time ($600/day)
- Reimbursement for Service-Related Out-of-Pocket Expenses
- Average annual compensation of around $75,000 to $80,000
Candidate Eligibility
- Must not be a director or employee of an organization that offers financing or risk mitigation products offered by AgCountry Farm Credit Services (AgCountry), Farm Credit Services of America (FCSAmerica) or Frontier Farm Credit (Frontier).
- Must not have been an officer or employee of a Farm Credit System institution, within the past 12 months.
- Must not be a Director of another Farm Credit System institution.
- Must not be a customer of AgCountry, FCSAmerica, Frontier or a Director, officer, employee, stockholder or agent of a customer of AgCountry, FCSAmerica, Frontier.
- Must not have been convicted of any criminal offense involving dishonesty or breach of trust or held liable for fraud.
- Must be under the age of 70 years old at the start of board term.
About Us:
AgCountry has 45 offices, is based in Fargo, North Dakota and serves portions of North Dakota, Minnesota, and Wisconsin, FCSAmerica is based in Omaha, NE and has 42 local offices serves rural communities and agriculture in Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming. Frontier Farm Credit has six offices serving eastern Kansas. Together, we support nearly 82,000 producers and agribusinesses, meeting the needs of today’s agricultural industry with our combined 2600 employees providing lending, risk management, technology, commodity marketing, and customer and employee education.
Salary : $4,590
