Farm Credit Mid-America is a financial services cooperative serving financial needs of farmers and rural residents in Arkansas, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio, and Tennessee. Our purpose is to secure the future of rural communities and agriculture. We are passionate about serving the needs of our rural communities and creating positive customer experiences.

Farm Credit Mid-America is a great place to work! We have been named as a Best Places to Work in Kentucky for the past 11 years. At Farm Credit Mid-America we put our customers and team members at the heart of all we do.

SCHEDULE: Full Time
TRAVEL REQUIRED: 0-5%

About Our Opportunity

The Financial Analyst serves the Association's internal and external customers by preparing and analyzing financial loan packages for system and manual underwriting decisions in a timely manner that meets or exceeds customer expectations. Financial Analysts construct value-added credit analyses for all levels and types of operations.

How You Will Spend Your Time

Data Integrity/Credit Administration and Reporting

Confirm, assemble, and build financial analyses utilizing balance sheets, tax returns, income statements, and cash flow statements into the Association’s portfolio management database for Retail Ag customers.
Construct after-close balance sheets, analysis summaries, and consolidated financial information.
Utilize critical thinking and sound decision-making while maintaining strong credit administration.

Financial Analysis

Provide financial analysis support for Credit Officers, Retail, Rural 1st, Special Accounts, or Agribusiness Teams. Analyze, service, and monitor loans of varying risk and complexity including larger loan amounts that may be more complex and/or have higher risk exposure.
Receive loan information and conduct other analysis, research and/or calculations, as needed, before financial analysis is constructed in the system e.g., multiple entity loans, cash flow calculations, income statement preparation, prepared tax returns, and/or specialty input work.

Customer Experience

Provide an exceptional customer experience by working in conjunction with sales and credit partners to understand customer goals, financial information, credit strengths and weaknesses, and deliver value-added constructive lending to our customers and prospective customers.
Convey and support analysis decisions to sales and credit partners in a way that they can effectively communicate and serve the customer.

Collaboration

Participate in cross-collaboration with internal customers. May assist with cross-training and mentoring new employees. May serve in roles for special projects.
Respond to inquiries from teammates and represent the team on cross-functional teams throughout the Association.

May perform other relevant duties as assigned.

Minimum Education & Experience

Four year college degree preferred and/or a combination of related experience or specialized training may be considered. Exhibits a good understanding of technology and is able to apply it efficiently and effectively to achieve business objectives. An understanding of balance sheets, income information, trend analysis, and products preferred.

Mental & Physical Requirements

A general working knowledge of Association credit policies, procedures, standards, credit extension and administration processes
Basic knowledge of financial principles and their application to credit delivery
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and direction
Ability to appropriately handle highly confidential materials
Very high level of accuracy and attention to detail
Strong and professional customer service skills
Strong written and oral communication skills
Ability to initiate, organize, and prioritize work
Ability to work effectively in a team environment and demonstrate team-building attitude and skills
Ability to use credit-related computer systems and software applications
Proficient in Windows environment using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Internet Explorer
Limited overnight travel and irregular hours required as needed

Requirements of the job include the ability to do the work, with or without reasonable accommodations. It is the Association's policy to make reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Leadership retains the right to add, subtract or change duties of the position at any time.

Farm Credit Mid-America provides a competitive total rewards package to our team members. This includes an award winning 401(k) Plan. Our Health and Financial wellness benefits provide safety, security and peace of mind for you and your family. Here is a highlight of our Total Rewards and Benefits.

Farm Credit Mid-America is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other category protected by law.

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