AgCarolina has an open position for a Financial Specialist. In this role, you will contribute to our mission by providing assistance to loan officers in the territory by gathering loan applications and financials, preparing reports, and assisting in other areas of loan administration and business development tasks. This is a key role that helps build customer relationships by delivering great customer experiences and gives the successful candidate hands-on exposure to the loan life cycle. This role will report to the Financial Specialist Lead.
The Financial Specialist position is not eligible for remote work.
Internal candidates must have at least 2 years of Farm Credit experience, a Fully Successful rating or higher on their most recent performance review and have been in their current role for at least 1 year.
How you will impact AgCarolina Farm Credit:
Utilizes internal and external communication for customers and third-party contacts to facilitate the loan process (i.e. gathering loan applications, financials, and scheduling loan closes, etc.)
Provides assistance to branch lending staff and helps facilitate other branch duties
Responsible for digitizing documents to build electronic customer files for loan staff
Collaborates with staff to provide timely loan servicing and completes loan service plans within compliance of the service level agreement
Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills
Efficiently and accurately prepares AgVue credit request for AgScoring, traditional underwriting or analyst use
Builds networks and develops industry knowledge
Ensures all customers have a great customer experience
Effectively communicate with customers and team members
Demonstrates a commitment to learning and growing by proactively following development plan
Maximizes quality business growth to meet Association's profitability and other business plan objectives
What you need to succeed:
Associates degree in business, legal, or accounting or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Strong analysis, judgement, and communication (oral and written) skills
Quick learner, strong problem solver, and adaptable
Work independently under general supervision
Problem solving, decisive, and assertive
Foster and promote a team atmosphere
General knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office
What we offer:
Competitive pay, including eligibility for incentive pay
Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, life, LTD, and others)
Company-matched 401(k) (100% match of the first 6% you defer)
Commitment to training and professional development
Meaningful work that allows one to make a difference in agricultural and rural communities.
Opportunities for work-life balance
A great work environment with colleagues who have a shared commitment to our core values
Interview Process:
Applications received within the first 2 weeks of posting date will receive priority consideration. The position will remain open, however, until the vacancy is filled.
Phone Screen with AgCarolina HR Representative
In-person interview
AgCarolina is an equal opportunity employer. As such, we provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. EEO/AA
ABOUT US
Headquartered in Greenville, North Carolina, AgCarolina Farm Credit offers career opportunities throughout Eastern North Carolina. We service the needs of part-time and full-time farmers, as well as the mortgage credit needs of rural homeowners. Federally chartered and a part of the national Farm Credit System, we are locally owned by our members. As we work together, we can help you achieve your goals and dreams, while strengthening our communities.
AgCarolina Farm Credit is the largest ag lending cooperative operating in North Carolina with a local presence throughout the territory. The Association has approximately $3.1 billion in gross loan volume, serving more than 6,000 members.
Our purpose at AgCarolina Farm Credit (ACA) is to serve the agricultural industry and our rural communities, yielding a more prosperous future for all. We are committed to providing constructive credit and financial services to grow the success of our members, one local relationship at a time.
We believe that an inclusive team of employees is the best way to serve our agricultural and agribusiness customers. Consistent with our core value of welcoming diversity, equity, and inclusion, we seek to involve all employees, our management team, and our board in fostering an environment that encourages and acknowledges the positive contributions individuals from all backgrounds can make in the success of our organization. By embracing and leveraging our unique strengths we establish ourselves as a positive corporate citizen and an employer of choice.
We are committed to attracting and developing an outstanding team of employees and supporting each one to achieve his or her full potential. Our success at AgCarolina GROWS by:
Growing our people and association
Relationships built on respect, trust, and integrity
Owning responsibility for our attitudes, actions, and job performance
Welcoming diversity, equity, and inclusion
Serving one another, members, and local communities
