What You’ll Do

The SVP/Ag Loan Team Leader directs the management of the Ag Loan Team to ensure the achievement of the Bank’s loan volume and asset quality objectives. This role establishes individual loan officer and team goals and ensures active management of the loan portfolio. This individual is a player-coach, developing and coaching others while managing their own book of business and driving the growth of the Agribusiness portfolio.

Responsibilities Include

• Track and monitor the performance of designated loan team members based on production and loan quality. Coach and hold accountable to consistently high levels of performance.
• Supervise Agribusiness team members and emphasize team concept for managing workflow and managing client relationships.
• Maintain and expand the Bank’s business profile through professional and community relations to increase the Bank’s visibility and new business opportunities.
• Recommend strategic initiatives designed to expand the Bank’s Agribusiness market share, along with supporting plans for implementation.
• Review, monitor and track new and renewing loans through a weekly loan pipeline reporting program.
• Ensure Loan Officers are effectively planning and focusing their outreach and follow-up efforts to result in growth of client base and ongoing client satisfaction
• Monitor team member loan customer relationships through an officer calling program.
• Assist team members to focus sales efforts towards targeted businesses based on individual goals.
• Coordinate with the Client Relationship Managers the marketing of loan products, deposit products and related Bank services in all market areas, working collaboratively to expand reach.
• Assist in the training and motivation of Agribusiness Loan Officers and support team(s); collaborate and share information with Credit Services partners to enhance education and understanding of all.
• Make loan approval recommendations to the Credit Administration team on behalf of the Agribusiness team.
• Work with Compliance Manager to support Community Reinvestment Act lending activities.
• Comply with all applicable Banking compliance rules and regulations established by both internal departments and external agencies.

What You’ll Need to be Successful

• Communication – can speak and write clearly and persuasively in all situations; can speak effectively before groups of customers or employees
• Leadership – can maintain strong and effective leadership under stressful conditions
• Problem-solving Skills – can identify and resolve problems in a timely manner and work well in group problem-solving situations
• Coaching – provide timely guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas needed to accomplish a task or solve a problem
• Attention to Detail – will demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness in work
• Judgement – will exhibit sound and accurate judgment, support and explain reasoning for decisions and include appropriate people in decision-making process
• Ambition – will set and achieve challenging goals, demonstrate persistence and overcome obstacles
• Productivity – will meet productivity standards, complete work in timely manner and strive to increase productivity
• Teamwork – can listen without interrupting, remain open to others’ ideas and foster quality focus in the team
• Professionalism – will always represent the Bank in the best light
• Dependability – will take responsibility for own actions and follow through on commitments
• Time Management – can prioritize and plan work activities and use time efficiently

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or other related field required; and
• 10 years’ banking experience, to include 7 years’ management and/or experience in commercial lending

Why You Should Apply

• Full-time position with excellent compensation and benefits package
• Generous time off programs
• Bonus program
• Profit-sharing
• Discounted stock purchase program
• Excellent growth and development opportunities
• And much more!

Pay Range (Salary): $150,000.00 - $175,000.00/year

The purpose of this job description is to provide a summary of duties related to the position. It is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee will perform other reasonable business duties as assigned by supervisor or other management.

First Northern Bank does not discriminate based on race, color, religions, sex, gender identity, age, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, disability, or any other protected status.

The duties outlined in this description are subject to modification or change by the organization, at any time, with or without notice.