POSITION PURPOSE

High Plains Farm Credit is currently recruiting a Credit Analyst in our Hays branch office. The ideal candidate should demonstrate initiative, analytical skills, maturity, and should be able to work in a team-oriented environment. Candidates should possess strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills. This position requires a commitment to work on a full-time (40 hours/week) basis.

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Effectively support the loan officers and the lending office function.
• Collect, verify and analyze financial and related data to establish creditworthiness.
• Perform credit analysis including balance sheet, income statement, cash flow and other analysis necessary to evaluate capital, capacity and collateral factions.
• Participate in joint calling efforts with branch personnel.
• Communicate with internal and external customers throughout application and loan process.
• Completes loan analysis and loan narratives in accordance with Association policies and completes loan packages with the consensus of loan officers.
• Inputs financial information and fully utilizes loan system software.
• Complete loan requirements including but not limited to borrowing bases, quarterly reporting and loan servicing plan requirements.

QUALIFYING CHARACTERISTICS

• Bachelor's degree in agriculture, business administration, finance, accounting or other related field.
• 1 - 3 years of related experience performing similar functions.
• Agriculture background or aptitude is a plus.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong financial and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.

Interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume to Jobs@HighPlainsFarmCredit.com.

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