Credit Manager at Fresno Madera Farm Credit

Position: Credit Manager                      Location:  Fresno, CA Fresno Madera Farm Credit is searching for a self-motivated, highly driven individual to join our fast-paced team environment.  As a key member of the Leadership Team, the Credit Manager will lead a team of Credit Analysts and oversee underwriting for large and complex loan applications as needed. Responsibilities include: Leadership and Management Lead, manage, and mentor the Credit Analyst team, providing training and feedback.Oversee credit administration workflow to ensure timely loan application processing.Evaluate credit processes, removing obstacles and identifying efficiency improvements.Monitor team performance, ensuring adherence to established efficiency and turnaround standards.Provide clear guidance, address conflicts, and resolve differences of opinion.Make hiring and promotion recommendations and conduct performance reviews, taking corrective action when necessary.Communicates Association updates and strategic direction to staffProvides input on cross-department issues to seek resolutionMaintains organizational standards for all employees Credit Administration  Collaborate with lending staff to establish appropriate loan terms, conditions, and structures.Provide consultation to the Credit Analyst team during underwriting to ensure consistency.Review credit reports to ensure they clearly identify and communicate key credit considerations.Review, recommend, and revise credit management policies as needed. Minimum Qualifications EducationBachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or related field Prior Work Experience7 years of credit underwriting experience5 years of supervisory experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job Knowledge and SkillsExpert knowledge of credit analysisProficient knowledge of Microsoft OfficeSkill in analyzing and interpreting complicated credit and loan structures to determine credit riskSkill in balancing logic and intuition to make sound decisions in a timely mannerSkill in making business decisions using a systematic, evaluative, information-based approach rooted in ethics and social responsibilitySkill in identifying key issues and relationships relevant to achieving long range goals or visionOral and written communication skills sufficient to discuss a variety of job-related topics, and to effectively communicate complex topics to a variety of audiencesSkill in identifying process improvement opportunitiesSkill in guiding and leading individuals and teamsSkill in identifying challenging goals, and motivating others to achieve themSkill in selecting, managing, coaching, motivating and developing diverse teamsSkill in creating and delivering effective presentations ______________________________________________________________________________ABOUT USEstablished in 1917, Fresno Madera Farm Credit, headquartered in Fresno, provides quality credit and financial services in California’s Central Valley. Our mission is to provide access to credit and related services to farmers and ranchers in our region. As an efficient organization, FMFC delivers quality service with people that are passionate about creating the best possible customer experience for the generations of farmers and ranchers that we proudly serve. Fresno Madera Farm Credit offers competitive compensation packages and excellent benefit programs. We have a team-driven, performance-focused culture, with a strong focus on customer service, and fulfilling our mission to agriculture. Salary: $130,000 - $150,000