Ag Lender - Auburn, KY

GPAC is partnering with a confidential community bank client in the Auburn, KY area to hire an Ag Lender. This role serves the farm families and agribusinesses that drive the local economy, with a bank that makes decisions close to home and backs its lenders.

Compensation: $60K-$150K

What you'll do

• Build and manage a portfolio of agricultural loans, including operating lines, equipment, livestock, and farm real estate
• Call on producers, agribusinesses, and rural landowners to grow new loan and deposit relationships
• Analyze farm financials, balance sheets, cash flow projections, and collateral to structure sound credits
• Conduct farm visits and collateral inspections, and monitor portfolio performance through the crop cycle
• Work with FSA guarantee programs and crop insurance partners where appropriate
• Stay active in the ag community through extension, FFA, Farm Bureau, and local events

What we look for

• A proven ag lending or ag credit track record, typically 3+ years
• Experience managing an agricultural loan portfolio (share your current portfolio size and the commodities you finance)
• Solid understanding of row crops, livestock, and the farm economy in your region
• Strong credit skills: farm financial analysis, cash flow, and collateral valuation
• Relationships with local producers and familiarity with FSA programs are a plus
• Degree in agricultural economics, agribusiness, finance, or related field, or equivalent experience

Why work with GPAC

• 30 plus years in permanent placement, with recruiters who specialize in banking and insurance
• Confidential search: we share the opportunity with you before your name ever goes to the bank
• Direct access to hiring leaders and honest feedback throughout the process
• Our recruiters live in the states they cover and know rural markets

Apply here or email Dustin Hanson at dustin.hanson@gogpac.com to start the conversation.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.