Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Farm Credit Services of America.
Job overview
The Investment Portfolio Analyst at Farm Credit Services of America manages the portfolio of government guaranteed business loans, including USDA and SBA investments, playing a key role in portfolio analysis and reporting to support the financial health of the associations.
Responsibilities and impact
The analyst prepares performance reports, coordinates with internal teams and external brokers, manages servicing actions on investments, monitors regulatory and economic trends, maintains data accuracy, and provides backup for financial planning activities.
Experience and skills
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Accounting or related field, with 2+ years in investment management, financial planning, asset pricing, or portfolio analysis; preferred skills include Microsoft SSAS Cubes, Alteryx, SQL, PowerBI, and Bloomberg Terminal experience.
Work environment and culture
The company values collaboration, supporting rural America, and fostering strong relationships among team members and customers, emphasizing a great workplace environment.
Company information
Farm Credit Services of America is a financial cooperative serving rural communities across multiple states, working alongside AgCountry and Frontier Farm Credit with a combined 2600+ employees and nearly 82,000 producers and agribusiness customers.
Job location and travel
The position requires working a percentage of time each week in the Omaha, NE office.
Company overview
Farm Credit Services of America (FCSAmerica) is a financial cooperative that provides credit and financial services to agricultural producers and rural communities in the United States. They make money through interest on loans, financial services, and insurance products tailored to the agricultural sector. Founded in 1916 as part of the Farm Credit System, FCSAmerica has a long history of supporting farmers and ranchers, ensuring they have access to the necessary financial resources to sustain and grow their operations.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your experience in investment management, financial planning, and portfolio analysis, emphasizing your ability to work with government guaranteed business loans such as USDA and SBA investments.
Focus on showcasing your skills in data analysis and reporting, particularly using tools like Microsoft SSAS Cubes, Alteryx, SQL, and PowerBI, as well as familiarity with Bloomberg Terminal, to align with the job’s technical requirements.
Apply through multiple channels including Farm Credit Services of America's corporate career site, LinkedIn, and other job boards where the position is posted to maximize your visibility.
Connect on LinkedIn with employees in the investment or finance divisions at Farm Credit Services of America; use ice breakers such as commenting on recent portfolio performance reports, asking about their experience with USDA/SBA loan investments, or expressing interest in their asset liability management strategies.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description like 'investment portfolio analysis,' 'government guaranteed loans,' 'financial planning,' 'asset liability management,' and specific tools like 'PowerBI' and 'Bloomberg Terminal' to ensure your resume passes automated screenings.
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