Portfolio Manager (VP-SVP) Job at AgWest Farm Credit

AgWest Farm Credit Yuba City, CA

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 VP/SVP Portfolio Manager to join our Lending Department in Yuba City, CA. This full-time position reports to the Regional Vice President and is responsible for managing all portfolio activities by directing all credit delivery, loan servicing, business development, public relations, and credit training functions of assigned staff.

Compensation Information
The Base Salary for this position is $145,000 - $185,000. Position is eligible for an annual incentive program in addition to the base compensation, and a vehicle allowance.

Job Requirements
The VP/SVP Portfolio Manager performs a variety of functions including, but not limited to:
  • Develops and implements plans to include achievement of financial, credit and marketing objectives and to meet desired goals.
  • Determines credit risk and makes timely and accurate decisions on loans and leases within delegated authority; manages credit facility pricing within delegated authority.
  • Ensures development and preparation of effective and competitive proposals for presentation to existing and potential customers.
  • Ensures credit facilities and transactions are properly structured, priced and documented.
  • Views credit quality as a personal obligation; exhibits independent judgment; ensures balanced and consistent loan presentations; responsible for on-going account monitoring; proactive in problem detection and resolution; maintains balance between growth and credit quality.
  • Manage excess loans (above delegated authorities) and analyze all sizes and types of lending relationships.
  • Manage, monitor, and evaluate associates to achieve a high level of customer service and satisfaction as well as credit delivery and sales activity to meet overall business objectives.
  • Manages staff, customer relationships, marketing efforts for loans, leases and financial services, and external strategic relationships important to AgWest Farm Credit’s mission and customers.
Minimum Requirements
  • Undergraduate degree in Agribusiness, Business, Accounting, Economics, or related field with seven or more years of experience in agricultural lending.
  • Successful track record in structuring, evaluating, and negotiating various types of complex credit facilities.
  • Must be able to travel to perform certain required duties
Preferred Requirements
  • Prior supervisory experience preferred
  • Prior experience with Agricultural lending with varying degrees of complexity
Benefits Offered by AgWest
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Basic term life and AD&D insurance (fully paid for by the company)
  • Paid time off (including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and volunteer time)
  • 401(k) plan (6% match plus 3% employer contribution)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Wellness Program
  • Jeans are welcome at work every day at AgWest!

Details about insurance and retirement benefits are available at: https://www.farmcreditfoundations.com/fcfbenefits

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender orientation, national origin, marital status, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.

When you apply for a position with AgWest Farm Credit, we collect personal identifiers (from your resume and other application information you submit), such as your name, email address, mailing address, telephone number(s) and employment and education related information. This helps us evaluate job applicants for hiring opportunities, and, communicate with them.

To comply with federal regulations for equal employment opportunity and affirmative action (EEO/AA), we track our applicants by gender, race/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, and the position for which they applied. You will be presented with a voluntary self-identification form as part of this application; we wanted you to know why we collect this information and what we do with it. Please be aware that this information is kept separate from your application, and not utilized in the selection process.

For more information about the information AgWest Farm Credit collects, please see the AgWest Farm Credit California Privacy Policy.




Please Note :
www.epokagency.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, www.epokagency.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.