Careers
Headquartered in Jefferson City, Missouri, FCS Financial is part of the nationwide Farm Credit System. This means we are a member of the largest agricultural lending cooperative in the United States today. At FCS Financial we seek individuals who share our passion for agriculture, rural living and helping people achieve their goals and dreams.
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2024 Business 10-Week Internship Opportunity!
At FCS Financial, part of the nationwide Farm Credit System, we are looking for 2024 Business Interns to join our Team! FCS Financial is a member of the largest agriculture lending cooperative in the United States today. At FCS, we seek individuals who share passion for agriculture, rural living and helping people achieve their goals and dreams!
FCS is offering internships to the growing Latino community in Missouri! FCS Financial offers every summer a paid 10-week internship opportunity (hotel, transportation, and food costs are covered by FCS Financial). The main goal of the internship give the opportunity for the students to learn about the business functions of the Association and also gain knowledge about the Latino Culture within the agriculture community. Students are encouraged to use bilingual (Spanish) skills.
The Business Internship is designed to expose the student to all areas of FCS Financial! Working with several mentors, interns learn the components of the lending process, from meeting the customer and taking the application, through credit analysis and decision, to appraisal and loan closing. Interns will work primarily in our Central Office in Jefferson City, Missouri, but will also spend time out in our retail offices with our Marketplace Staff. Time will be spent with various departments such as: Human Resources, Information Services, Legal, Operations, Audit, Marketing, Accounting and Finance, Credit, Scorecard Lending, Information Services, Sales and Support, Appraisal, Crop Insurance, and Risk Management. The last few weeks of the internship program will allow the interns to customize their experience and focus on area of interest within the company.
The Business Interns will also complete one or more projects identified by FCS that are hands-on in nature and are approved by our Executive Leadership Team to add value to the Association.
Presentations to the Board of Directors, Executive and Senior Leadership Teams, mentors and other staff are done in late July prior to the end of the internship.
Applications will be accepted until March 31, 2024, for the 2024 Summer Business Internship Program.
The starting hourly wage is $18.00 per hour (Subject to Change).
This position is classified as Non-Exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Department: Human Resources
Reports To: Vice President, Human Resources or Designee
Supervises: None
This 10-Week Internship opportunity will begin the last full week of May and will conclude the last week of July.
Internship Parameters:
Eligible interns must be:
- Latino/Latina
- Enrolled as an undergraduate (sophomore, junior or senior) or as a graduate student in a 4-year institution of higher education in Missouri
- Preference given to those first in their family to be enrolled in an institution of higher education
- Preference given to those majoring in business, finance, agriculture, HR, or a related field
- The number of Latino internships being offered is two.
- The internships will take place in the Summer of 2024 over a period of 10 weeks
- The location of the internship site will primarily be at FCS Financial Central Office in Jefferson City, Missouri
- FCS Financial will provide for reasonable housing and transportation costs and a per diem to cover the cost of food.
Please click on the link below to learn more about our internship experience at FCS Financial!
Minimum Qualifications
- Latino/Latina
- Enrolled as an undergraduate (sophomore, junior or senior) or as a graduate student in a 4-year institution of higher education in Missouri
- Preference given to those first in their family to be enrolled in an institution of higher education
- Preference given to those majoring in business, finance, agriculture, HR, or a related field
- General knowledge of FCS Financial
- General knowledge of the agricultural industry
- General knowledge of agriculture/rural communities
- General knowledge of financial services industry
- General knowledge of basic financial/accounting terms and applications
- Skill in using Microsoft technologies including e-mail, word and spreadsheet processing
- Oral and written communication skills sufficient to discuss a variety of job-related topics, and to effectively communicate complex topics to a variety of audiences
- Responsible to appropriately protect the confidentiality, security, and integrity of the Association's systems and data and clients' data
2024 4-H Youth Futures or MANRRS 8-Week Internship Opportunity!
At FCS Financial, part of the nationwide Farm Credit System, we are looking for 2024 4-H Youth Futures or MANRRS (Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Related Sciences) Intern to join our Team! FCS Financial is a member of the largest agriculture lending cooperative in the United States today. At FCS, we seek individuals who share passion for agriculture, rural living and helping people achieve their goals and dreams!
The 4-H Youth Futures College within Reach Program was designed by the University of Missouri 4-H Extension and Lincoln University Cooperative Extension. The focus is to help youth identify and aspire to reach personal postsecondary goals based on their strengths and values and to expand accessibility to the paths leading to such goals.
The MANRRS Program is designed to promote academic and professional advancement by empowering minorities in agriculture, natural resources, and related sciences.
The 4H Youth Futures or MANRRS Internship is designed to expose the student to a specialized area of FCS Financial! This opportunity offers hands on experiences with our staff and specialists! Working with several mentors, interns can learn all of the components of the lending process, from meeting the customer and taking the application, through credit analysis and decision, to appraisal and loan closing. Interns will work primarily in our Central Office in Jefferson City, Missouri. Time will be spent focusing in areas of interest. The departments include: Human Resources, Information Services, Legal, Operations, Audit, Marketing, Accounting and Finance, Credit, Scorecard Lending, Information Services, Sales and Support, Appraisal, Crop Insurance, and Risk Management. The last few weeks of the internship program will allow the interns to customize their experience and focus on area of interest within the company.
The 4H Youth Futures or MANRRS Intern will also complete one or more projects identified by FCS that are hands-on in nature and are approved by our Executive Leadership Team to add value to the Association.
Presentations to the Board of Directors, Executive and Senior Leadership Teams, mentors and other staff are done in late July prior to the end of the internship.
Applications will be accepted until March 31, 2024, for the 2024 Summer 4-H Youth Futures or MANRRS Internship Program.
***Students must have participated in the 4-H Youth Futures Program or the MANRRS (Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences) Program in order to be considered for this internship opportunity.***
The starting hourly wage is $18.00 per hour (Subject to Change).
This position is classified as Non-Exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Department: Human Resources
Reports To: Vice President, Human Resources or Designee
Supervises: None
This 8-Week Internship opportunity will begin in June and will conclude the last week of July.
Internship Parameters:
Eligible interns must be:
- Enrolled as an undergraduate (sophomore, junior or senior) or as a graduate student in a 4-year institution of higher education in Missouri
- Preference given to those first in their family to be enrolled in an institution of higher education
- Preference given to those majoring in business, finance, agriculture, HR, or a related field
- The internships will take place in the Summer of 2024 over a period of 8 weeks
- Must have participated in the 4-H Youth Futures Program or the MANRRS (Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Related Sciences) Program
- The location of the internship site will primarily be at FCS Financial Central Office in Jefferson City, Missouri
- FCS Financial will provide for reasonable housing and transportation costs and a per diem to cover the cost of food.
Please click on the link below to learn more about our internship experience at FCS Financial!
Minimum Qualifications
- Enrolled as an undergraduate (sophomore, junior or senior) or as a graduate student in a 4-year institution of higher education in Missouri
- Preference given to those first in their family to be enrolled in an institution of higher education
- Preference given to those majoring in business, finance, agriculture, HR, or a related field
- Must have participated in the 4-H Youth Futures Program
- General knowledge of FCS Financial
- General knowledge of the agricultural industry
- General knowledge of agriculture/rural communities
- General knowledge of financial services industry
- General knowledge of basic financial/accounting terms and applications
- Skill in using Microsoft technologies including e-mail, word and spreadsheet processing
- Oral and written communication skills sufficient to discuss a variety of job-related topics, and to effectively communicate complex topics to a variety of audiences
- Responsible to appropriately protect the confidentiality, security, and integrity of the Association's systems and data and clients' data
At FCS Financial, part of the nationwide Farm Credit System, we are expanding the Information Systems Team by adding a Data Engineer! FCS Financial is a member of the largest agriculture lending cooperative in the United States today. FCS is seeking a proactive, team player, and collaborative individual. If you are an analytical thinker, a great communicator, and someone who can manage multiple projects/priorities this opportunity is for you! We are looking for an individual with specialized skills in dimensional data modeling, establishing data pipelines, and modern data architecture with knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements related to data management.
APPLY NOW if you have a bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science or related field and 3 years of related experience in data engineering, reporting, and analytics!
This position is open until filled.
This position is located at our Central Office in Jefferson City and requires at least three days a week of in office work.
This position is classified as Exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Department: Information Services
Reports To: Vice President, Data & Analytics
Supervises: None
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
- 2 years experience as a Data Engineer or in a similar role
- 3 years experience with both reporting and analytics tools and techniques, such as data visualization, complex report, and data modelling
- Familiarity with machine learning, and predictive modeling concepts and frameworks
- Experience in the financial services industry preferred
Required Knowledge and Skills
- 2+ years of Python or Java development experience
- 2+ years of SQL experience (No-SQL and DAX experience is a plus)
- 4+ years of experience with schema design and dimensional data modeling
- Experience with data processing frameworks and technologies such as Apache Spark, Azure Data Factory, and Databricks
- Knowledge of data modeling, Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) processes, and data warehousing concepts
- Experience utilizing cloud platforms for storing, processing, and accessing bulk data
- Working experience with other programming languages, such as Scala
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Working knowledge in analytical skills and ability to turn data into insights and intelligence that drive business value
- Excellent business acumen and interpersonal skills; able to work across business lines at and work toward common goals
- Strong knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements related to data management
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex data concepts to non-technical stakeholders
- Ability to implement a framework for information and analytics governance
- Project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
At FCS Financial, part of the nationwide Farm Credit System, we are looking for a Loan Officer Trainee to join our Team! FCS Financial is a member of the largest agriculture lending cooperative in the United States today. FCS is dedicated to supporting agriculture and rural communities in Missouri!
At FCS, we seek individuals who share a passion in assisting your local agriculture community and want an opportunity to grow and work with great people! We are seeking an independent, competitive, highly motivated individual looking to build relationships with new and existing customers! Don't miss out on this opportunity to take your lending career to the next level, apply now! FCS will help provide the tools and resources needed to learn!
In the Loan Officer Trainee position, you will work closely with other Loan Officers to focus on marketing, loan origination and portfolio management, and providing agricultural and financial expertise to customers and prospects while building strong relationships with these individuals! You will have the opportunity to combine your agricultural and business knowledge with an in-depth understanding of each customer's current needs to provide innovative and workable alternatives to solve problems the customer faces in their ongoing business operations. You will also cross train with different positions within the Association, such as the Sales, Credit, or Crop Insurance!
Initial training location for this Loan Officer Trainee position will be located within our Southwest Missouri Territory in our Springfield Branch. (A permanent location will be identified after the trainee period is complete. Permanent location can be located within any of our branch office locations.)
This position is opened until filled.
Department: Marketplace
Reports to: Vice President, Team Leader, Traditional/PT Farmer
Supervises: None
This position is classified as Non-Exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
If you also enjoy working for a company that is family friendly with a great total compensation package, don't miss this opportunity to start your agriculture career today!
Job Functions*
Percentage | Job Functions |
20% | Loan Origination/Portfolio Management
|
20% | Marketing and Sales
|
10% | Chattel and Collateral Valuations
|
50% | Training, Education and Development
|
n/a | Other duties as assigned to meet the needs of the organization. |
* Essential Functions for this position consist of all items listed under any category that make up 5% or more of the job duties. This job description is subject to change without notice.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in agriculture, business or a related field
- Willing to relocate
- Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job
Required Knowledge and Skills
- General knowledge of the sales process
- General knowledge of negotiating tactics
- General knowledge of marketing strategies
- General knowledge of financial services industry
- General knowledge of the agricultural industry
- General knowledge of basic accounting principles
- Skill in negotiating agreements to achieve the best outcome for the organization
- Skill in using Microsoft technologies including Outlook, Word and Excel
- Skill in listening and conveying awareness of a customer's problem or issue to find resolution
- Oral and written communication skills sufficient to discuss a variety of job-related topics, and to effectively communicate complex topics to a variety of audiences
- Ability to learn and retain Association policies and procedures, and the ability to adapt to new policies and procedures quickly.
- Responsible to appropriately protect the confidentiality, security, and integrity of the Association's systems and data and clients' data
At FCS Financial, part of the nationwide Farm Credit System, we are looking for a Financial Services Specialist to join our Customer Service Team! FCS Financial is a member of the largest agriculture lending cooperative in the United States today. We are looking for a friendly, confident, customer-focused, pro-active, organized, and precise individual that enjoys working with our customers! If you are a team player, and someone who can multitask, this opportunity is for you! The person in this role primary focus is to help our Member Owners by providing exceptional front-line customer service in our Jefferson City Branch! The Financial Services Specialist also assists the Loan Officers in preparing loan packages that meet procedural and regulatory requirements. This includes, but is not limited to, collecting personal data, preparing loan closing documentation, and organizing and analyzing data for completeness. Additionally, this person applies standard processes, policies and procedures to determine actions on various account maintenance activities.
This position is located in Jefferson City, Missouri.
This position is classified as Non-Exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
This position is open until filled.
Department: Marketplace Services
Reports To: Customer Service Team Leader - Traditional/PT Farmer
Supervises: None
Minimum Qualifications
- High School diploma
- 2 years of related experience
- Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job
Required Knowledge and Skills
- Working knowledge of the operation of a multi-line phone system
- General knowledge of credit processing procedures
- General knowledge of accounting practices and procedures
- Oral and written communication skills, sufficient to exchange information effectively with peers, supervisor and customers
- Skill in listening and conveying awareness of a customer's problem or issue to find resolution
- Skill in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
- Skill in organizing material and information in a systematic way to optimize efficiency
- Skill in recognizing and maintaining confidential information
- Skill in utilizing Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, Docusign and PDF Exchange to increase efficiency and/or effectiveness.
- Responsible to appropriately protect the confidentiality, security, and integrity of the Association's systems and data and clients' data
At FCS Financial, part of the nationwide Farm Credit System, we are looking for a Financial Services Specialist to join our Customer Service Team! FCS Financial is a member of the largest agriculture lending cooperative in the United States today. We are looking for a friendly, confident, customer-focused, pro-active, organized, and precise individual that enjoys working with our customers! If you are a team player, and someone who can multitask, this opportunity is for you! The person in this role primary focus is to help our Member Owners by providing exceptional front-line customer service in our Maryville Branch! The Financial Services Specialist also assists the Loan Officers in preparing loan packages that meet procedural and regulatory requirements. This includes, but is not limited to, collecting personal data, preparing loan closing documentation, and organizing and analyzing data for completeness. Additionally, this person applies standard processes, policies and procedures to determine actions on various account maintenance activities.
The starting salary for this position is $41,000, however salary may be commensurate with experience.
This position is located in Maryville, Missouri.
This position is classified as Non-Exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
This position is open until filled.
Department: Marketplace Services
Reports To: Customer Service Team Leader - Traditional/PT Farmer
Supervises: None
Minimum Qualifications
- High School diploma
- 2 years of related experience
- Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job
Required Knowledge and Skills
- Working knowledge of the operation of a multi-line phone system
- General knowledge of credit processing procedures
- General knowledge of accounting practices and procedures
- Oral and written communication skills, sufficient to exchange information effectively with peers, supervisor and customers
- Skill in listening and conveying awareness of a customer's problem or issue to find resolution
- Skill in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
- Skill in organizing material and information in a systematic way to optimize efficiency
- Skill in recognizing and maintaining confidential information
- Skill in utilizing Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, Docusign and PDF Exchange to increase efficiency and/or effectiveness.
- Responsible to appropriately protect the confidentiality, security, and integrity of the Association's systems and data and clients' data
At FCS Financial, part of the nationwide Farm Credit System, we are looking for a Financial Services Specialist, Agribusiness to join our growing Customer Service Team! FCS Financial is a member of the largest agriculture lending cooperative in the United States today. We are looking for a friendly, confident, customer-focused, pro-active, organized, and precise individual that enjoys working with our customers! If you are a team player, and someone who can multitask, this opportunity is for you! The person in this role will serve as a liaison within our Agribusinsess segment. The Financial Services Specialist, Agribusiness primary focus is to assist the Loan Officers within the Agribusiness segment in preparing complex, multi-million dollar loan packages that meet procedural and regulatory requirements. This includes, but is not limited to, collecting personal data, preparing loan closing documentation, and organizing and analyzing data for completeness. Additionally, this person monitors pending or active loan accounts, interact with, respond to applicants, and reviews policies and procedures to determine actions on various account maintenance activities.
The starting salary for this position is $45,000, however salary may be commensurate with experience.
Potential Office locations in Missouri include Columbia or O'Fallon. Other FCS Branch locations will be considered based on the candidates' qualifications and needs.
This position is classified as Non-Exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
This position is open until filled.
Department: Marketplace Services
Reports To: Customer Service Team Leader - Commercial
Supervises: None
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Agriculture, Finance, or a related field
- An understanding of loan processing or loan closing functions
- Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job
Required Knowledge and Skills
- General knowledge of credit processing procedures
- General knowledge of accounting practices and procedures
- General knowledge of the agricultural industry
- Oral and written communication skills, sufficient to exchange information effectively with peers, supervisor, and customers
- Skill in listening and conveying awareness of a customer's problem or issue to find resolution
- Skill in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
- Skill in organizing material and information in a systematic way to optimize efficiency
- Skill in recognizing and maintaining confidential information
- Skill in utilizing Word, Excel, and Outlook to increase efficiency and/or effectiveness
- Expert customer service skills, including the ability to communicate complicated information and exceed customer expectations.
- Responsible to appropriately protect the confidentiality, security, and integrity of the Association's systems and data and clients' data
We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at Human.Resources@myfcsfinancial.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
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