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Credit Analyst

Northwest Farm Credit Services

West Wenatchee, WA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$66,200–$88,700 Per Year
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
Accounting, Affirmative Action, Agriculture, Bankruptcy, Compensation and Benefits, Credit Analysis, Cross-Selling, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Dental Insurance, Documentation, EEO Regulations, Federal Laws and Regulations, Finance, Financial Trend Analysis, Insurance, Interest Rates, Legal, Loan Closing, Loan Collateral, Loan Conditions, Loan Policy, Loan Portfolio, Loans, Mentoring, Negotiation Skills, Property Insurance, Regulations, Relationship Marketing, Research Skills, Retirement Plan, Risk, Sales, Training/Teaching, Trend Analysis, Vision Plan, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
West Wenatchee, WA
POSTED
30+ days ago
AgWest Farm Credit is a member-owned financial cooperative that provides financing and related services to farmers, ranchers, agribusinesses, commercial fishermen, timber producers, rural homeowners and crop insurance customers in a seven-state territory in the Western United States. AgWest is part of the 100+ year-old Farm Credit System - the leading provider of credit to American agriculture.

AgWest champions the growth and advancement of agriculture, the value of rural communities, and the vital contribution our customers make to the economy and society. We serve customers in 59 locations throughout the West.

We are in search of a Credit Analyst II or Credit Analyst III to join our Washington Lending and Insurance department in Moses Lake or Wenatchee, Washington. This full-time position reports to the VP, Credit and provides sound, constructive, credit and related services, typically supporting average to above average loan portfolios involving simple to moderately complex credits.

Compensation Information

The base salary range for this position in Moses Lake, Washington is:

Level II:
Typical starting salary range: $66,200 - $88,700
Full base salary: $66,200 - $99,900
Annual performance-based incentive target is 12% of base.

Level III:
Typical starting salary range: $72,600 - $99,900
Full base salary: $72,600 - $125,200
Annual performance-based incentive target is 15% of base.

The base salary range for this position in Wenatchee, Washington is:

Level II:
Typical starting salary range: $72,600 - $97,800
Full base salary: $72,600 - $110,400
Annual performance-based incentive target is 12% of base.

Level III:
Typical starting salary range: $80,000 - $110,100
Full base salary: $80,000 - $137,800
Annual performance-based incentive target is 15% of base.

Essential Duties


Gather financial and business related information from customers, prospects and other available resources through personal interviews, phone interviews, and other information resources.
Analyze financial statements, including opinions and notes, tax records, "in house" prepared financial statements and pro forma statements.
Analyze credit and prepare analysis on small and medium size portfolios; submit sound credit analysis and recommendations for review.
Comply with AgWest documentation expectations, procedures, laws and regulations.
Support customer relationships through marketing and servicing financially related products by communicating with customers, their professional representatives and employees at the branch office or customer locations.
Effectively participate in the Large Loan process as needed to provide high quality products to be delivered within the agreed time frames and within the risk parameters acceptable to AgWest.
Complete farm visits, collateral inspections and document observations. This requires transportation to and from the operation, visually inspecting the condition and valuation of loan collateral.
Conduct research of agricultural and related industries and commodities to determine viability, trends and opportunities for AgWest to strengthen its position.
Accurately classify and identify appropriate charge-off reserves, cash income accounting and allowances on assigned loans.
Perform credit investigations on applicants including public record searches, credit bureau reports, employment and income verification and asset and liability verification.
Participate in loan closings by ensuring the appropriate documentation is completed and understood by the customer.
Ensure effective and accurate credit administration through coordination with relationship managers and others.
Participate in assigned industry teams or industry task forces as needed; assist teams with detailed industry studies and the organization of industry specific customer educational events.
Effectively work with customers and collaborate with other AgWest teams to make referrals and cross-sell products, to meet customer needs.
May serve as a trainer or mentor in the organization.
Other duties as assigned.

Travel Requirements


AgWest employees may occasionally be asked to travel for all-staff or team meetings.

Minimum Qualifications


Bachelor's degree in business, accounting or ag related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Generally, requires 1-2 years accounting or financial industry experience
Understanding of applicable credit laws and regulations, and bankruptcy law and collection procedures
Ability to market, sell, and effectively negotiate terms on AgWest products, including loan programs, interest rate programs, and financially related services, both verbally and in writing
Knowledge of appraisal techniques and principles
Thorough knowledge of credit classifications and sound loan administration practices

Preferred Qualifications


Agricultural background
Advanced knowledge of AgWest's policies and procedures
Advanced knowledge of AgWest's products and services and how they are delivered

Workplace Flexibility


After an initial in-office training period, this position is eligible for workplace flexibility and a one-time home office stipend.

Benefits Offered by AgWest


Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Basic term life and AD&D insurance (fully paid for by the company)
Paid days off annually: 15 vacation*, 15 sick, 12 holidays and 3 volunteer
401(k) plan (6% match plus 3% employer contribution)
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Program
Jeans are welcome at work every day at AgWest!

*Vacation accrual rates increase with tenure.

Details about insurance and retirement benefits are available at: https://www.farmcreditfoundations.com/fcfbenefits

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Job level and starting annual salary will be based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, education, certifications/licensure, internal equity, location, business needs and market demands. The listed compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the posting date. AgWest reserves the right to adjust compensation for all positions and modify or discontinue benefits programs at its sole discretion, subject to applicable law.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender orientation, national origin, marital status, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.





When you apply for a position with AgWest Farm Credit, we collect personal identifiers (from your resume and other application information you submit), such as your name, email address, mailing address, telephone number(s) and employment and education related information. This helps us evaluate job applicants for hiring opportunities, and, communicate with them.

To comply with federal regulations for equal employment opportunity and affirmative action (EEO/AA), we track our applicants by gender, race/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, and the position for which they applied. You will be presented with a voluntary self-identification form as part of this application; we wanted you to know why we collect this information and what we do with it. Please be aware that this information is kept separate from your application, and not utilized in the selection process.

For more information about the information AgWest Farm Credit collects, please see the AgWest Farm Credit California Privacy Policy.

Northwest FCS is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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