Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Farmer Mac
Job overview
The Senior Analyst - Special Assets at Farmer Mac manages and services delinquent loans, providing credit analysis and financial solutions to support the credit portfolio's integrity.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves leading collection efforts, managing delinquent loans, analyzing financial statements, preparing credit recommendations, communicating credit decisions, and ensuring compliance with regulations.
Compensation and benefits
The salary range is $75,000 to $95,000 based on experience and location, with performance-based bonuses and equity awards; benefits include a compensation program aimed at attracting and retaining skilled talent.
Experience and skills
Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, at least five years in agriculture and business finance, strong analytical skills, knowledge of credit risk and loan servicing, and excellent communication abilities.
Work environment and culture
Farmer Mac offers a flexible work environment with options for remote work or office presence, emphasizing collaboration and professionalism.
Company information
Farmer Mac is a company focused on agricultural finance, providing loan servicing and credit solutions to support the agricultural sector.
Team overview
The position reports to the Senior Manager - Servicing and collaborates with Operations, Accounting, Farm and Ranch Credit, Legal departments, and external stakeholders.
Job location and travel
The job is based in Washington, D.C., Johnston, Iowa, or remotely, with core hours Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Central, requiring occasional work outside core hours.
Unique job features
This role is distinguished by its focus on agricultural lending, credit risk expertise, and a borrower-focused approach in a dynamic financial environment.
Company overview
Farmer Mac, or the Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation, is a government-sponsored enterprise that provides a secondary market for agricultural real estate and rural housing mortgage loans. They make money by purchasing eligible loans from lenders, guaranteeing securities backed by these loans, and issuing debt to fund their activities. Established in 1988 under the Agricultural Credit Act, Farmer Mac plays a crucial role in enhancing the availability of credit in rural America, ensuring liquidity and stability in the agricultural lending sector.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to highlight your expertise in credit risk analysis, loan servicing, and managing delinquent loans, emphasizing your ability to evaluate financial statements and develop credit recommendations aligned with Farmer Mac's agricultural lending focus.
Showcase your strong communication skills and relationship-building abilities, particularly your experience working with borrowers, investors, legal teams, and cross-functional internal departments, reflecting the collaborative nature of the Senior Analyst role.
Apply through multiple platforms including Farmer Mac's corporate careers page, LinkedIn, and relevant job boards to maximize your application visibility and ensure you meet diverse submission preferences.
Connect with current Farmer Mac employees in the Special Assets, Servicing, or Credit divisions on LinkedIn; start conversations by referencing recent company news, asking about the team’s approach to loan servicing challenges, or expressing genuine interest in their role within Farmer Mac.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'credit risk,' 'loan servicing,' 'financial analysis,' 'delinquent loans,' 'agricultural lending,' and 'credit recommendations' to improve screening success.
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