Looking for an interesting and challenging career opportunity (and fantastic benefits!) with an established company? Check out Northwest Farm Credit Services, a recipient of the 2020 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award - four-time winner (the award is based on input from employee completed surveys which makes the award extra special) as well as being named the Best Place to Work (large company category) in the Inland Northwest four years running.

As a member-owned financial cooperative, and part of the Farm Credit System that was established by the federal government in 1913, Northwest FCS helps business owners in agriculture, forestry, and fisheries secure the financing they need to operate and grow, and the crop insurance they need to protect their livelihoods.

Nearly 800 Northwest FCS employees throughout more than 40 branches across Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana collaborate to provide sound financial planning and assistance to our customer-members who are producing the food that helps feed the world.

In Bozeman, Montana, we are looking for a detail- and process-oriented individual with a knack for quickly learning systems, and the ability to keep multiple work streams moving forward, to join our Lending team as an Ag Loan Processor.

This highly (internal and external) customer service driven full-time position reports to the Branch Manager and is responsible for assisting with preparing Ag loan documents and processing Ag loan transactions. (Previous lending and Ag experience preferred but not required * we have a robust on-the-job training program.)

Primary Duties

• Provide excellent customer service (external and internal
• Gather customer information in order to complete loan documents
• Meet with customers and present documents for signing; respond to customer inquiries
• Accurately enter and maintain customer information into applicable systems
• Process transactions including checks and receipts
• Coordinate with external entities such as title companies, escrow services, attorneys, appraisers, insurance, and real estate agents
• Perform file maintenance on loans, including managing customer accounts, updating yearly monitoring requirements, and confirming continued insurance coverage

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to organize and prioritize work, and produce accurate reports and documents
• Exceptional customer service orientation
• Strong computer skills, and experience using MS Office
• High school diploma, or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in commercial lending, banking, or related field.
• General knowledge of applicable credit laws and regulations
• Knowledge of credit investigation and verification practices
• Knowledge of platting and legal descriptions

In addition to a comprehensive suite of core benefits designed to support employees at all career stages, Northwest FCS provides all employees with 24 paid hours annually to volunteer in their communities; a substantial employer match to our award-winning 401(k) plan; a bonus plan; generous paid vacation, sick, and parental leave; and financial assistance for adoptions. All employees also have access to robust learning opportunities including an Audible subscription and paid-in-advance tuition reimbursement. Jeans/appropriate casual is the standard dress code.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender orientation, national origin, marital status, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.