Agriculture Credit Analyst I (40471) jobs in United States
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Security Financial Bank · 6 hours ago

Agriculture Credit Analyst I (40471)

Security Financial Bank (SFB) is seeking an Agriculture Credit Analyst to support our agricultural lending teams. This role is heavily focused on agricultural credit analysis, working closely with relationship managers to evaluate farm operations, agribusinesses, and rural enterprises. The analyst plays a key role in assessing creditworthiness and supporting sound lending decisions that strengthen both our customers and our communities.

AgricultureCyber SecurityFinancial ServicesVenture Capital

Responsibilities

Spreading and analyzing agricultural financial information, including farm financial statements, tax returns, cash flow projections, livestock and crop-related income, and pro-forma financial statements
Evaluating agricultural operations and agribusinesses to determine overall credit risk and appropriate risk ratings in accordance with bank policy
Preparing detailed loan presentations that reflect ag-specific risks, including production cycles, commodity price volatility, input costs, and market conditions
Analyzing collateral structures related to agriculture, such as farmland, livestock, equipment, and ag real estate
Supporting Relationship Managers with annual reviews, technical exception monitoring, and adverse action processes for agricultural relationships
Staying current on agricultural industry trends, economic conditions, and SWOT factors that may impact farm customers and the bank’s ag loan portfolio
Working collaboratively with internal teams to ensure compliant, timely, and well-structured agricultural credits

Qualification

Agricultural credit analysisAgricultural financial statementsCash flow analysisAgricultural production cyclesMicrosoft ExcelAnalytical skillsSageWorks softwareCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, or a related field preferred
Prior experience in agricultural credit analysis, agricultural lending, farm management, or agribusiness strongly desired
Strong understanding of agricultural financial statements, cash flow analysis, and farm tax returns
Knowledge of agricultural production cycles, commodity markets, and common farm business structures
Ability to assess debt serviceability and creditworthiness for farm and ag-related operations with moderate to complex structures
Familiarity with agricultural loan types, including operating lines, equipment loans, farmland financing, and ag real estate
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and spreadsheet-based financial analysis
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality

Preferred

Experience with SageWorks analysis software and Jack Henry core systems is a plus

Benefits

A consistent, daytime schedule
A supportive, inclusive culture that recognizes your contributions
Paid training and professional development opportunities
Tuition support for finance/banking courses and certifications
Comprehensive benefit package
Paid volunteer time off
& more!

Company

Security Financial Bank

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Security Financial Bank is a bank that offers business and agricultural banking services.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Randy Yeast
Chief Technology Officer
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Bryan Gerlach
Chief Financial Officer
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