Portfolio Associate Food and Agribusiness

About Our Opportunity

The Portfolio Associate is responsible for retaining and increasing the Association's Food and Agribusiness portfolio with new and existing loan transactions and creating a world class customer experience for internal and external customers. The Portfolio Associate manages a portfolio of complex originated loan transactions, including those involving multi-bank syndications. This role proactively oversees an assigned portfolio where Farm Credit Mid America serves as the lead lender, all while adapting to continuously evolving priorities and deadlines, and monitoring and completing loan transactions.

How You Will Spend Your Time

• Manages specialized loan portfolios.
• Processes new loans, modifications, and renewal requests.
• Supports key stakeholders and bank groups in new transactions and servicing of existing portfolios.
• Coordinates multi-lender loan transactions.
• Completes and/or validates accuracy of complex loan documentation and loan terms including lender allocation, participation certificates, master participation agreements, and all other necessary loan documentation.
• Approves actions under delegated authority.
• Represents the Association at industry conferences and customer field visits in partnership with sales and credit team members.
• Manages control reports in accordance with Association policies and procedures.
• Delivers high quality loan compliance and service for large dollar loan transactions.
• Provides expedited and flexible service to meet the demanding needs of the transaction.
• Provides innovative solutions to serve the complex needs of the customer and portfolio.

Minimum Education & Experience

HS diploma or GED required with equivalent combination of education and six years relevant experience with demonstrated transferable skills required to perform the essential functions of the role.

Prefer Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of four years relevant experience with demonstrated transferable skills required to perform the essential functions of the role.

Mental & Physical Requirements

While engaged in this position, team members will routinely sit, use hands for tasks, and communicate orally. Standing or walking is frequently required, while occasional demands include reaching with hands and arms, and lifting or moving up to ten pounds. Vision requirements encompass close and distance vision. The work environment typically has a moderate noise level. This role may entail a blend of mental and physical capabilities, requiring strong mental acuity, problem-solving skills, and occasional physical tasks such as standing, lifting, or extended computer usage. Some roles may require physical or mental requirements related to driving, such as a valid driver's license, and the ability to drive a long-distance. Reasonable accommodations will be considered for individuals as requested.