Job Description
Business Banker (Agriculture Industry Focus) Location: Northern Indiana - Marshall, Kosciusko, St. Joseph, Fulton, Starke, LaPorte, Lafayette regions
Industry: Commercial Banking / Agriculture Lending
Compensation : $70,000-105,000 (based on experience)
Travel: Regular in-region travel required; rural/outdoor calling and occasional overnight trips
A well-established community bank in Northern Indiana is seeking an experienced
Agricultural Business Banker to join their growing team. This role is ideal for a skilled lender with strong ag knowledge and a passion for building meaningful, long-term partnerships with farmers and farm operators.
About the Opportunity: You'll take over an existing portfolio of $15-25MM in ag/farm relationships, while also driving new business development throughout the assigned rural region. This is a high-touch, relationship-driven role focused on both retention and outreach - providing real value to agricultural clients and communities.
What You'll Do: - Manage and grow a portfolio of agricultural loans and banking relationships
- Conduct in-person farm visits and rural outreach to develop new business
- Analyze credit, approve loans within limits, and recommend credit actions
- Provide tailored financial solutions, including cash management and other bank services
- Ensure compliance with internal lending policies and applicable regulations
- Maintain thorough documentation and conduct regular financial reviews
What We're Looking For: - 3+ years of experience in commercial or ag lending, credit analysis, or underwriting
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills - confident in building relationships from the ground up
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
- Bachelor's degree in Ag Business, Economics, Ag Finance, or related field preferred
- A valid driver's license and willingness to travel frequently throughout the region
Why Consider This Role: - Inherit a healthy loan portfolio and trusted client relationships
- Join a bank that values deep community roots and takes pride in personal service
- Ideal for someone passionate about ag, who enjoys time in the field (literally) and prefers trusted client relationships over high-pressure sales
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