Credit Analyst Trainee at AgTrust Farm Credit

AgTrust Farm Credit is a premier resource to help people in urban areas who aspire to find and purchase their ideal home in the country. In addition, we help farmers, ranchers, agribusinesses, and rural homeowners achieve their dreams by providing reliable and consistent credit and financial services. We don't take deposits, and we don't finance other industries. Instead, we focus exclusively on the credit needs of rural America.

We're a full-service cooperative lender specializing in financing rural land and agricultural operations. We have 19 office locations serving 81 counties in Texas and New Mexico, over $2.9 billion in assets, and are a member of the nationwide Farm Credit System.

About the role:

As an Credit Analyst Trainee for our fast-paced Credit department, you will be in a training program that focuses on learning processes related to the administration and analysis of credit, while working under close supervision.

If that sounds appealing to you, come join us!

Day-to-day, you will:

• Work closely with senior-level credit analysts and loan officers to gain a sound understanding of the analysis, risk determination, and coordination of loan closings with title companies.
• Assist senior-level credit analysts and loan officer with the analysis of financial information in order to determine probability of default ratings on credit packages.
• Work with management and staff to gain an understanding of the Association's lending policies and procedures.
• Work with appraisers to gain an understanding of collateral evaluation processes.
• Ensure that all assigned loans are properly risk rated, assigned loss given defaults are correct, and performance status assignments are proper.

Your qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration or a related field, or equivalent experience and zero (0) to one (1) year of experience in the banking or financial services industry.
• General knowledge of accounting/financial systems.
• Specialized knowledge of accounting/finance principles.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Basic skill level in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to perform basic accounting/financial analysis under moderate supervision.

What we offer:

• An authentic environment where you can grow as part of a strong and tight-knit team
• Competitive pay and bonus
• Premium medical, dental and vision coverage, including prescription drug coverage
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - Dependent Care, Health Care, Limited Purpose Health Care
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401(k) Savings Plan with matching contributions
• Annual Leave (Vacation) Pay and Sick Pay
• Wellness Program
• more

Some legal language:

At the discretion of AgTrust Farm Credit, this position may be offered at an alternate title. In addition, other business experience may be considered relevant.

AA/EOE/M/F/D/V