Senior Credit Officer

A career at CoBank can offer you the opportunity to make a personal impact on the people and communities where we do business. When you choose a career with CoBank you make a difference by standing for something that matters. In order to be the best we hire the best!

Remarkable Benefits Offered by CoBank

• Careers with a purpose.
• TimeOff Packages 15 days of vacation 10 paid sick days and 11 paid holidays
• Competitive Compensation & Incentive
• Hybrid work model: flexible arrangements for most positions
• Benefits Packages including Medical Dental and Vision coverage Disability AD&D and Life Insurance
• Robust associate training and development with CoBank University
• Tuition reimbursement for higher education up to $10K
• Outstanding 401k: up to 6% matching and additional 3% nonelective contribution
• Community Impact: United Way Angel Day Volunteer Day and Associate Directed Contribution
• Associate Resource Groups: creating a culture of respect and inclusion
• Recognize a fellow associate through our GEM awards

Analyzes the current historical and projected financial condition and repayment capacity of the banks largest and most complex borrowers. Prepares clear substantive credit reports for loan committee in conformity with bank policies and procedures. Consults with lending or leasing staff and other origination channel contacts on appropriate loan structures. Takes a leadership role in managing the credit origination process from application through final approval closing booking and servicing. Approves or cosponsors credits within prescribed credit limits. Adds value to account relationships and supports the achievement of profitability and credit quality goals through interactions with staff and customers.

1. Reviews audits interim statements projections and other pertinent financial information to provide analysis of financial trends. Acquires information from published industry reports trade groups journals and other external sources to supplement and enhance the analysis of information provided by the borrower.
2. Identifies strengths and weaknesses of the borrower and evaluates specific risks to the bank. Prepares projection models to test loanstructuring alternatives. Evaluates validity of the borrowers business plan based on an assessment of the industry outlook competition technology management and capital structure. Provides estimates of company and/or collateral value.
3. Prepares and oversees the preparation of credit analyses and credit investigations to ensure the application of a relevant and thorough approach. Provides direction and guidance to credit analysts and officers on all credit activities. Offers opinions concerning creditworthiness. Oversees the credit approval process. Understands and follows bank guidelines policies and procedures for the preparation and presentation of credit information.
4. Assists with negotiations concerning the packaging of credit arrangements. Consults with lending or leasing staff and provides coaching on negotiation strategy financing approaches or other specific credit issues. Takes a lead role in managing credit administration account servicing development loan structuring packaging loan closing documentation and monitoring.
5. Monitors credit quality of accounts to identify emerging trends and ensure ongoing compliance with covenants. Notifies lending leasing and/or credit staff of emerging issues as appropriate.
6. Assists with internal research and analysis provides statistical reports and verifies information. Prepares and delivers presentations on topics as assigned.
7. Identifies areas for improvement in templates spreadsheets programs systems and procedures used in credit origination process. Proposes possible solutions to problems.
8. Develops and utilizes computerized spreadsheets programs and other automated tools for credit analysis special projects or presentations.
9. Approves or recommends credits for approval based on research and analysis completed by credit analysts or officers.
10. Maintains expertise in assigned industries or market sectors. Keeps abreast of industry trends and competitive environment.

• Bachelors Degree required

8 years of credit experience in banking industry. required

Sedentary Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift carry push pull or otherwise move objects including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Occasional Travel occurs infrequently (typically once a month or less).

The typical base pay range for this role is between $98500 $121180. Compensation may vary based on individual jobrelated knowledge skills expertise and experience. This position is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive program driven by organization and individual performance.

The listed salary other compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. This job will be posted for a minimum of five (5) business days or until the position is filled. CoBank reserves the right to adjust compensation for all positions and to modify or discontinue benefits programs at any time in its sole discretion subject to applicable law.

CoBank is a cooperative bank serving vital industries across rural America. The bank provides loans leases export financing and other financial services to agribusinesses and rural power water and communications providers in all 50 states. The bank also provides wholesale loans and other financial services to affiliated Farm Credit associations serving more than 76000 farmers ranchers and other rural borrowers in 23 states around the country. CoBank is a member of the Farm Credit System a nationwide network of banks and retail lending associations chartered to support the borrowing needs of U.S. agriculture rural infrastructure and rural communities. Headquartered outside Denver Colorado CoBank serves customers from regional banking centers across the U.S. and also maintains an international representative office in Singapore.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

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CoBank is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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