President, Farm Credit Leasing

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Benefits Offered by CoBank

• Careers with a purpose
• Time-Off Packages 20 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
• Outstanding 401k: up to 6% matching and additional 3% non-elective contribution & Student Loan Match
• 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

The President Farm Credit Leasing manages all aspects of Farm Credit Leasing (FCL) including the profitability and growth of the division which is a major lessor of agricultural equipment vehicles manufacturing equipment and related goods to agribusinesses equipment dealers Cooperatives and producers and Renewable energy providers throughout the United States. Functions as a Strategic thinker who can conceive and lead through changing business model including considering new alliances or collaborations in the industry. Provides superior customer service. Manages the overall profitability credit quality and operations of this large and diverse division with staff in offices throughout the United States. Allocates resources to ensure sound leasing practices are followed while maximizing profitability. Contributes to overall bank management through participation in the development of strategic plans and operating objectives.

• Manages associates through effective organization of resources a sound planning process. Provides consistent direction and develops internal controls which enhance achievement of the bank and group goals while encouraging and developing a marketing focus for the division.
• Employs develops and supervises an effective group of leaders who by working together develop appropriate business strategies set standards of performance evaluate performance of associates and generally take actions necessary to allow the division to accomplish established standards of performance.
• Lead through influence and collaboration throughout various departments within the organization to drive the performance of FCL and deliver exceptional service to our customers.
• Effectively communicates goals and objectives internally and externally so that customer satisfaction is maintained at high levels and the group/division business objectives are attained.
• Establishes and communicates a vision for FCL designed to establish a high quality credit-oriented company which will grow rapidly and produce substantial profits with a strong customer service - orientation.
• Manages overall credit quality credit analysis and credit administration for the division. Installs a strong credit culture with particular attention to credit management policies and procedures.
• Develops and maintains a positive working relationship and rapport with the Board of Directors.
• Works with CoBank divisions to ensure a smooth and appropriate cross-marketing and sales effort.
• Ensures the effective day-to-day operations of the division.
• Establishes and maintains contracts at the highest levels with important stakeholders including trade associations cooperative councils universities governmental organizations and others who can have a positive impact on the banks overall image and operations.
• Oversees the preparation of the operating budget for areas of responsibility. Participates in the approval process for the overall bank budget. Monitors the achievement of budgetary goals for areas of responsibility and is ultimately responsible for their profitability.
• Responsible for recruiting development and motivation of talent across the group platform through assignments and training programs. Guides and provides challenging growth opportunities for staff.
• As a people manager at CoBank you will be expected to manage and lead associates. Responsibilities include but are not limited to associate performance management talent strategy workforce planning change management conflict resolution and relationship management. You will drive and be accountable for the teams development alignment with the divisions objectives as well as with CoBanks strategy and mission.
• Performs other operational management and leadership duties as assigned.

• Bachelors Degree required

• 15 years of progressive relevant experience including experience as a senior leader within an institution of comparable scale and complexity. 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 $271200 - $338920. Compensation may vary based on individual job-related 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.

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