Financial Officer

Compeer Financial is a member-owned cooperative that empowers team members to live and work in a culture that promotes meaningful work and professional development. The Financial Officer will manage and grow the loan and lease portfolio through counseling and servicing existing clients while pursuing new loan sales development opportunities.

What You Will Do

The Financial Officer will meet with clients to discuss their financial needs, determine which products Compeer offers will meet their needs, and continually develop solid relationships with clients to help them manage their agricultural operations more effectively and efficiently.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The Financial Officer will seek new loan business by developing relationships with existing clients, searching for new clients, and meeting with prospective clients to gain their business. The role requires effective interpersonal, communication, client service, and team skills, as well as strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, agriculture, agribusiness or related field
• Minimum experience required is based upon size, scope, and complexity of the position
• Current state insurance license to sell crop insurance
• Advanced knowledge of ‘value added’ business and farming concepts
• Advanced knowledge of loan products and services, as well as credit operations
• Advanced knowledge of farm production methods, farm products, and farm business management/finance
• Effective interpersonal, communication, client service, and team skills
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills
• Strong computer skills, including MS Office applications and customer relationship management (CRM) programs
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
• Flexible and adaptable to changing situations
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with other teams to achieve goals and represent the business
• Ability to network with clients, prospects, and key influencers
• Knowledge of accounting principles with a strong understanding of financial reports, ratio, and benchmarks
• Valid driver’s license

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• HSA/FSA
• Life & AD&D insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Wellness program & EAP
• Vacation
• Sick leave
• Holidays/floating holidays
• Parental leave
• Volunteer paid time off
• Learning and development programs
• Mentorship programs
• Cross-functional committee opportunities
• Professional membership/certification reimbursement