Remote Farm Underwriter Jobs (NOW HIRING)

This position offers a hybrid work option up to 50% remote and is based out of the Waite Park, MN office location.

The contributions you will make: 

This position is responsible for the management and servicing of high risk asset portfolio's across an assigned region or territory. Evaluates, underwrites and makes credit decisions for commercial, traditional, investor, and consumer loan requests originated by Compeer team members and decides if the characteristics of the credit package present an acceptable level of credit risk for the organization. Provides relationship based financial solutions for farmers, investors, and rural consumers in area of expertise within delegated authority. May be assigned a specific industry or subject matter on which to focus. 

A typical day: 

Credit Analysis and Decision Making

• Analyzes financial and supporting information submitted for formal and informal lending and servicing requests.
• Identifies, communicates, and assists in the collection of financial information required to process lending and servicing requests.
• Approves, declines, or escalates credit decision to higher authority levels as required.
• Determines appropriate level of analysis and due diligence required based on credit risk
• Determines appropriate account classification and probability of default rating.
• Effectively communicates the credit decision, terms, conditions, and findings through a formal narrative write-up.
• Establishes loan conditions and closing requirements for approved actions.
• Answers questions and provides direction on any credit related issues that arise during the processing, closing, and servicing of lending transactions.
• Serves as a resource to credit team members regarding policies, procedures, and credit related matters.

Credit Counseling

• Partners with team members to provide credit counsel and financial solution options for clients.
• Determines how to structure credits to meet internal lending requirements, client expectations, and the organizations growth objectives.
• Meets with clients to provide quantitative assessments of financial performance in relation to internal lending standards.
• Monitors assigned credit leasing portfolio and assists Farm Credit Leasing Special Assets and Compeer Risk Asset units as required in servicing delinquent and stressed accounts.
• Establishes servicing plans and other monitoring requirements for financially stressed accounts

Collection Services

• Conducts and participates in complex negotiations for collecting or correcting non-performing accounts.
• Approves or denies restructuring applications, standstill agreements and re-amortizations.
• Counsels and convinces clients to agree on a workable solution.
• Approves sending account to attorney to file litigation.
• Inspects security to determine condition and approves partial release of security.
• Discusses collection strategies with peers, legal counsel, and various research companies to develop the best collection strategy
• Manages the collections of loans for contract entity by collecting loan payoffs and negotiating settlements.
• Manages legal activities related to strategy, litigation, proceedings and hearings

Subject Matter Expert

• Acts as Compeer's representative for activities and business transactions in assigned industry or line of business.
• Keeps knowledge up to date with industry trends and procedures.
• Attends off site training events to keep current as necessary.

The skills and experience we prefer you have: 

• Bachelor's degree in agriculture, finance, accounting, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job.
• 5+ years of experience in agriculture and business/finance.
• Oral and written communication skills sufficient to discuss a variety of job-related topics and effectively communicate complex topics to a variety of audiences.
• Skill in analyzing information to formulate logical and objective conclusions.
• Skill in utilizing Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook to increase efficiency and/or effectiveness.
• Skill in utilizing a systematic approach to problem solving. 
• Solid knowledge of loan analysis and sound credit administration principles. 
• Skill in negotiating acceptable and favorable terms and conditions related to loan collections. 
• Solid knowledge of Borrower Rights related to loan servicing. 
• Working knowledge of real estate marketing related to acquired property management. 
• Extensive Credit Underwriting experience. 
• Basic accounting knowledge. 
• Ability to establish and maintain a network of internal and external agricultural influencers and professionals

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How we will take care of you:

Our job titles may span more than one career level (associate, senior, principal, etc.). The actual title and base pay offered is dependent upon many factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role is eligible for variable compensation and other benefits.