Position:  Credit Support Specialist
Location: Sterling, CO

Position Overview:  As a Credit Support Specialist, your primary responsibilities will include providing operational and credit support for the entire lending function. Duties include delivering friendly, timely, and quality customer service, supporting the Credit Team with proper loan file documentation, loan servicing, tracking, and inputting, verifying, analyzing, and processing financial information.

Responsibilities:

Operational Support

• Provide support and back-up coverage to the Customer Service Representative as necessary, including handling customer payments and transactions.
• Assist in answering telephone calls, greeting member customers and the general public.
• Assist in balancing accounts and preparing checks, receipts, wire requests, etc.
• Prepare daily reports, maintain routine records, and assist with cross-training of other personnel, as directed.
• Develop rapport with member customers and the general public.

• Provide administrative assistance on special projects and coordinate, maintain, and monitor assigned activities.

Lending Support

• Assist in gathering, verifying, and entering financial information in lending software.
• Verify credit and borrowers’ financial information, obtain credit and employment verifications, and compile other information needed to complete loan documentation.
• Assist Loan Officers with loan analysis and loan narratives in accordance with Association and District credit policies and procedures.
• Ensure appropriate loan file documentation exists through follow-up, tracking, scanning and indexing of electronic documents.
• Maintain files and assist with internal controls.
• Work closely with the Credit Manager in developing and enhancing credit analysis, lending functions, and marketing opportunities for the Association.
• Present a positive image for the Association.
• Perform other duties and assume other responsibilities as assigned.
• Appropriately protect the confidentiality, security, and integrity of the Association, employees, customers, and other stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree with business-related courses and two years’ experience in banking or a diversified secretarial position is preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• An agricultural background is a plus.
• Must be motivated, self-driven, and customer focused.
• Entry-level candidates are encouraged to apply.

Why Join Us:

• Competitive compensation package. Grade and salary commensurate with experience, with a base salary range of $35,000-$45,000 plus a team bonus. This range is a good-faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of this posting.
• Comprehensive benefit package includes 401(k) with 3% employer contribution and 6% employer match, 12 vacation days, paid sick days, 10 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Opportunity to work for a reputable and community-focused financial institution.

About Us: Premier Farm Credit is a leading agricultural lending institution dedicated to providing tailored financial solutions to farmers and ranchers and ag businesses in northeast Colorado. We take pride in our mission to serve agricultural communities in our territory.

If you are passionate about helping us serve farmers and ranchers in our territory, we invite you to apply for the Credit Support Specialist position at Premier Farm Credit. The position will remain open until filled. Send your cover letter, resume, and application to Recruiting10@PremierACA.com or to PO Box 1785, Sterling, CO  80751.  EOE/AA/M/F/V/D