Farm Credit Mid-America is a financial services cooperative serving financial needs of farmers and rural residents in Arkansas, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio, and Tennessee. Our purpose is to secure the future of rural communities and agriculture. We are passionate about serving the needs of our rural communities and creating positive customer experiences.
Farm Credit Mid-America is a great place to work! We have been named as a Best Places to Work in Kentucky for the past 13 years. At Farm Credit Mid-America we put our customers and team members at the heart of all we do. Â
Schedule:Â Full Time, HybridÂ
Travel Required:Â 0% - 25%Â
Compensation:Â The salary range for this position is estimated to be $82,497.00 - $158,624.00 annualized, which reflects the company's current estimate of the potential compensation range at the time of posting. This salary range reflects the anticipated compensation for this position and represents one component of the total rewards package. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, education, qualifications, and allotted budget. The organization offers a comprehensive benefits program as part of its overall compensation strategy, and salary ranges are reviewed periodically to remain aligned with market conditions.
Benefits At A Glance
Eligible team members have access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Medical, dental, and vision insuranceÂ
- Well-being and fitness reimbursement programsÂ
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidaysÂ
- 401(k) plan with company contributions and matching opportunitiesÂ
- Paid parental leave
- Short-term and long-term disability coverageÂ
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development programsÂ
- Community involvement and volunteer opportunitiesÂ
- Variable compensation opportunities for eligible positions
About Our Opportunity
The Portfolio Manager Food and Agribusiness is responsible for managing an assigned portfolio and supporting all aspects of the lending process, including loan origination, closing, servicing, and growth efforts. The role collaborates with sales, credit, operations, finance, legal, and leadership teams to ensure efficient transaction execution and portfolio management. Serving as a resource to the sales team and an intermediary between credit and operations, the Portfolio Manager helps optimize customer service and expand business opportunities.
This role applies solid functional knowledge and sound judgment to deliver dependable, high-quality work with minimal direction. Team members at this level manage moderately complex responsibilities, balance priorities effectively, and contribute meaningful insights that support team and functional performance. They are trusted to navigate varied situations, identify improvement opportunities, and operate with increasing autonomy.
How You Will Spend Your Time
- Manages and services an assigned Food and Agribusiness portfolio, ensuring high-quality customer support and ongoing account management.
- Supports loan servicing and credit-related activities by partnering closely with Credit, Operations, and other stakeholders to facilitate efficient transaction execution and portfolio administration.
- Serves as a primary resource and backup to Food and Agribusiness sales team during customer interactions, document review, and relationship management activities.
- Develops and maintains trusted relationships with customers, prospective customers, industry influencers, partners, and System stakeholders to support business objectives and customer success.
- Identifies and evaluates business development opportunities through market research, reporting analysis, and participation in customer and prospect meetings.
- Collaborates across teams to achieve credit quality, operational efficiency, and customer experience goals while ensuring alignment between sales, credit, and operations functions.
- Manages assigned work with minimal direction delivering a high degree of accuracy, quality and timely completion.
- Applies functional knowledge and judgment to evaluate information and make informed decisions.
- Anticipates needs, manages competing priorities, and proactively communicates status or risks.
- Supports process improvements by identifying gaps and recommending practical solutions.
- Collaborates effectively across teams to advance shared goals and business outcomes.
- Serves as a resource to less experienced team members through informal guidance.
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Education & Experience
- Bachelor's Degree with 3 years relevant experience preferred.Â
- A combination of sales and credit experience is preferred.
- High School Diploma/GED with 7 years relevant experience required.
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.
Farm Credit Mid-America provides a competitive total rewards package to our team members. This includes an award winning 401(k) Plan. Our Health and Financial wellness benefits provide safety, security and peace of mind for you and your family.  Here is a highlight of our Total Rewards and Benefits.
Farm Credit Mid-America is an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will receive consideration for employments without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by law.
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