Regional President - Austin Region - Capital Farm Credit

Description/Job Summary

LOCATION:

• Preferred location is Round Rock, but other locations within the Austin Region will be considered based on the candidate and office availability.
• This position is expected to be filled no earlier than January 2, 2025. 

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Agricultural Economics, or a related field, or equivalent experience

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Ten (10) or more years of progressively responsible banking or agricultural lending experience including five (5) or more years in a supervisory, management, and/or leadership role.

FUNCTIONS:

• Establishes goals and objectives for the Region and its employees and delegates authority as appropriate to carry out Association goals and objectives. Hires, develops, motivates, evaluates,and provides training of region team employees.
• Leads public and member relations activities for the region team, cultivating a positive image for the Association.
• Consults with staff on routine loan origination and the analysis, pricing and structuring of credit. Directs and mentors' staff in the analysis and structuring of large and/or complex loans that may entail higher risk to the Association. These loans exceed a delegated authority level established by management. Monitors credit quality and ratings. Meets with customers and business owners to promote new loans, investigate complaints, and resolve customer service issues.
• Responsible for compliance with internal controls, credit standards, and standards of conduct for the offices supervised. Ensures that loans in the region portfolio are properly risk rated, assigned LGD's are correct and performance status assignments are proper. Complies with proper credit administration practices as outlined in the Association's policies and procedures. Monitors progress and informs management of the assigned region's success in meeting Association goals.
• Reviews past due credits and oversees the development of corrective action plans. Assures that action plans for high-risk credits are properly developed and executed.
• Maintains awareness of agricultural trends and business activity, FCA regulations, relevant internal controls, and legal obligations. Ensures all operations comply with applicable policies,regulations, and laws. Oversees the preparation of reports required by Association management,the Board of Directors, and regulatory bodies.
• Prepares comprehensive business plans that include projections, budgets, and financial performance for the offices within the region.
• Responsible for the performance of an effective marketing strategy in the assigned Region.
• Responsible for collections, management of the association's acquired property and loans in litigation in the assigned region.
• Verify chattel inspections when required under Association procedures.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Ability to work well with and engage people on a continual basis as a representative of the Association to build good will and rapport.
• Ability to function within fast paced, competitive situations with high profile/complex customers.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills. 
• General knowledge of accounting/financial systems.
• Specialized knowledge of accounting/finance principles.
• Intermediate skill level in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to interpret intermediate to advanced accounting/financial analyses under minimum supervision.

At the discretion of CFC, position may be offered at alternate titles and other business experience may be considered relevant.

AA/EOE/M/F/D/V; Full description available on request.

Details

Capital Farm Credit is the largest rural lending cooperative in Texas, providing credit and other related services to farmers, ranchers, rural home owners, and agribusinesses with over $12 billion in total assets and over 600 team members. We serve 192 counties in Texas with nearly 70 credit offices and are a proud member of the nationwide Farm Credit System.

We seek highly motivated and engaged people who foster the core values behind who we are, how we work and how we treat others - with commitment, trust and value and family-like respect and appreciation. Capital Farm Credit works diligently to ensure we provide our full-time employees with a market-based compensation program including competitive salary, employee benefits, participation in an attractive goals-based incentive program, and development opportunities. As a customer-owned cooperative, our compensation and benefit programs are designed to align the success of our members with the employee's success. 

Our comprehensive benefit program includes, but is not limited to:

• An outstanding company-wide incentive program
• Accommodating and flexible vacation and sick leave
• 10-12 paid holidays
• 401(k) plan with up to a 9% employer contribution/match
• Affordable health, dental, and vision plans
• 8 weeks of paid parental leave
• Employer paid life insurance and disability
• Tuition reimbursement
• Up to $400/year wellness reimbursement