Yosemite Farm Credit Seeks Senior VP, Lending Services Officer
Position Title
Senior Vice President, Lending Services Officer
Position Summary
Responsible for the oversight of Special Assets, Legal Documentation, Project Management, and Appraisal departments. Duties include but are not limited to facilitating the development and implementation of Association new or enhanced lending programs and products that support overall Association strategy, loan servicing and other credit related actions. Provide leadership and support to all activities within the lending process. Lead Special Assets, Legal Documentation and Appraisal departments, support Association growth, profitability, sound lending, and superior Member service. Lead Association project management and ensure resources and emphasis on projects. Develop and maintain constructive relationships with the Association Executive
Committee, YFC branches, Farm Credit Administration, the Funding Bank, and trade Associations. Serve on the Senior Management Team and Asset Liability Committee. Performs other tasks as required or assigned. This position will report to the Chief Executive Officer.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• BA/BS degree in business, finance, economics, agricultural business, or the equivalent in experience, plus experience in agricultural credit
analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with management and staff.
• At least ten years of credit experience and/or banking/lending experience.
• Ability to make sound decisions within delegated authorities and time pressures.
• Must have exceptional interpersonal, written, analytical, persuasive, and verbal communication skills.
• Must have good computer skills and be proficient in Windows, Excel, Word, Outlook, and Adobe.
• Thorough knowledge of Farm Credit lending, related policies, and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to manage loan portfolio and other enterprise risk.
GRADE/SALARY/BENEFITS:
Depending on experience.
Yosemite Farm Credit offers a competitive benefit package that includes, but is not limited to, outstanding vacation/sick time accrual, health, dental, and vision plans, tuition reimbursement, 401k fixed AND company match, corporate fitness program, performance related compensation, volunteer time off and paid holidays.
WORKPLACE FLEXIBILITY PROGRAM:
Yosemite Farm Credit offers a Workplace Flexibility Program for qualifying positions that provides the opportunity to have a hybrid, in office and work from home, schedule. The Workplace Flexibility Program includes an allowance of up to $500 for qualifying expenses to outfit employees’ home office.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Applications will be accepted through July 4, 2022.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
To be considered for this position, send cover letter and personal resume to Human Resources, Yosemite Farm Credit, ACA, P.O. Box 3278,
Turlock, CA, 95381 or careers@yfc.ag. Please mark all mailed correspondence “CONFIDENTIAL.” If you have any questions or need additional information, please call Tracy Sparks (209) 667-2366.
ABOUT YOSEMITE FARM CREDIT:
As a farmer-owned co-op with over 100-year history serving the agriculture community in Stanislaus, Merced, Tuolumne and Mariposa
counties, Yosemite Farm Credit has a commitment to our region’s agriculture. The Association currently provides lending services to
approximately 5,000 customers with loan volume over $3.8 billion. Major commodities financed include dairy and almonds, in addition to
irrigated field crops, cattle, wine grapes and walnuts. Yosemite Farm Credit’s culture of collaboration and team values provides a great
atmosphere that allows individuals to contribute to its Vision - Helping Our Members Prosper!