American AgCredit · 1 day ago
Special Assets Relationship Manager
American AgCredit offers a unique opportunity to be a part of a national financial system supporting those who feed, clothe and fuel the world. The Special Assets Relationship Manager is responsible for analyzing and evaluating credits, developing credit packages, and managing a designated loan portfolio while serving as the main point of contact for resolving distressed credits.
AgricultureFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Along with the Head of Credit Resolution, serves as the point of contact for all distressed loans
Works with Underwriting to develop credit packages and loan servicing actions. Gathers information necessary to make appropriate credit decisions. Reviews and analyzes credit packages in conjunction with AAC Loan Underwriting Standards. Requests and reviews appraisal/field reports, obtain third party verifications, obtain credit reports, and request lien searches as necessary
Develops credit packages and loan servicing actions
Gathers information necessary to make appropriate credit decisions. Reviews and analyzes credit information presented; determines the need for more thorough investigation or additional information
Requests appraisal/field reports, obtain third party verifications, obtain credit reports, and request lien searches as necessary
Completes loan analysis, including financial statements, cash flows, loan analysis forms, trend sheets, writing narratives, preparing facts, and offering opinions concerning credit worthiness, risks and mitigants, and other forms as required. Formulates projections using historical financial data, current budgets and other information
Makes approval recommendations on loan actions based on Association Loan Underwriting Standards while complying Borrowers Rights Regulations. Participates in loan committee meetings as may be required
Process foreclosures, bankruptcy and other litigation issues with customers. Manages acquired properties
Prepares quarterly Loan Servicing Reports, High Attention Credit Reports as well as other CRG Reports as required to monitor the portfolio. Monitors, coordinates and maintains loan servicing information. Maintains and completes loan monitoring. Maintains current interest rate analysis, recommends follow-up actions when necessary. Monitor loan process. Provide backup to loan officers on customer service issues and responds independently to requests for information and assistance
Acts as second line of defense in monitoring the Association’s potentially distressed loans. Monitors the Distressed Loan Notices sent and assists lenders and underwriters as necessary to reach credit resolution. Follows-up on actions arising from the Portfolio Watch and other watch list meetings
Determines and reviews legal documentation. Coordinates with all credit and approval departments as well as with attorney’s and title companies on loan closings
Assists with developing training to the Association staff on distressed loan management processes. Assist with branch staff in discussions about restructure and liquidation issues
Assist with any special projects where a Credit Resolution employee is needed. Travel is required
Perform other duties assigned
Responsible for larger and more complex credits including Commercial and Agribusiness channels
Maintains relationships with participants and other syndicated members as required
Provides mentorship for the National Guard
Develops, manages and delivers specialized technical training and guidance to Association staff. Provides leadership to staff at multiple locations across the Association while coordinating with CRG Leadership
Provides mentorship and onboarding of Credit Resolution staff including consultation, review and approvals of credit actions for their peers within their delegated lending authority
Qualification
Required
BA/BS degree with emphasis on agribusiness, business administration, or equivalent
Eight or more years of progressively responsible banking or related agricultural lending experience
Strong credit and analytical skills
Demonstrated understanding of agricultural lending principles and practices, and association and Farm Credit System operating policies and procedures
Knowledge of FCA regulations, association, and district policies and procedures
Demonstrated proficiency in organizing and prioritizing work to meet deadlines
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong persuasive and interpersonal skills
Proficient in use of PC, including word-processing, e-mail and electronic spreadsheet software
Six or more years of progressively responsible Special Assets experience
Benefits
Commitment to agriculture and the communities we serve
Family friendly work environment
Investment in employee development
Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
Outstanding 401k – automatic 3% employer contribution, plus match up to 6%
Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation accrued at 21 days annually, Sick Days accrued at 15 days annually, 12 paid holidays, plus 16 hours of volunteer time)
Competitive Incentive Compensation Plan
Disability & Life Insurance
Employee mental, physical, and financial wellness programs
The position is bonus eligible based on association and personal performance
Company
American AgCredit
American AgCredit is a borrower-owned association chartered through the Farm Credit System.
Funding
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