AVP​/VP, Lending

About Farm Credit Illinois (FCI)

FCI is a farmer‑owned lending cooperative headquartered in Mahomet, Illinois, with over $7 billion of owned, managed, and collaborated loan assets and investments. With a core purpose of Helping Farm Families Succeed, FCI is owned by 18,900 farmer, rural landowner, and agribusiness members in the southern 60 counties of Illinois. FCI is one of many Farm Credit System Associations which collectively serve all 50 states, Washington DC, and Puerto Rico.

At Farm Credit Illinois, we are committed to fostering a workplace that celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that a diverse team brings unique perspectives and experiences, making us stronger and more innovative to serve our members. We offer comprehensive benefits that include medical, dental, and vision, as well as paid time off programs—vacation, sick leave, parental leave, holidays, and more.

FCI invests in employees’ futures by offering a 401(k) plan with employer match, as well as professional development and learning opportunities to help our employees grow in their career. Our core values—family, integrity, relationships, expertise, and passion—are the foundation of our culture, and we strive to exemplify these values in every aspect of our association.

Competitive compensation package. Grade and salary commensurate with experience, with an annualized base salary range of $68,000.00 – $ plus a bonus based on team and individual performance. This range is a good‑faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of this posting.

Comprehensive benefit package includes 401(k) with 3% employer contribution and 6% employer match, vacation days, sick days, 13 paid holidays, parental leave, and volunteer leave, along with medical, dental, vision, and life insurance as further described at

Professional development and career growth opportunities.

Opportunity to work for a reputable and community‑focused financial institution dedicated to a positive, collaborative work environment that encompasses the association’s mission to serve our members and the agricultural industry as we strive to help farm families succeed.

The Assistant Vice President and Vice President of Lending maintains, grows, and services a portfolio while representing Farm Credit Illinois in the community and creating relationships with the people of rural America.

• Develops and maintains a professional presence in the ag community through active involvement in professional groups and community activities
• Identifies key contacts and resources to build relationships with
• Identifies key prospects and solicits referrals from team members, existing members, and other professional contacts
• Identifies and demonstrates awareness of key agricultural and economic topics and proactively educates producers while providing sound risk management solutions
• Develops a network of key contacts and resources throughout the local and regional agricultural and business communities
• Researches and reviews data resources to identify opportunities and qualified prospects
• Participates in member appreciation events, auctions, producer educational programs, and other public activities to build new and enhance existing relationships

• Generates loan growth by seeking new business opportunities and manages an existing portfolio by identifying current member’s needs.
• Generates cross‑selling opportunities by promoting crop insurance and the Association’s Collaborative Endeavors
• Utilizes member relationship management software to organize and document member and prospect opportunities
• Maintains an evolving prospect list and sales plan
• Actively participates in branch and sales meetings

• Combines ag and business knowledge to understand each member’s and prospect’s current financial position
• Identifies, articulates, and coaches to credit and management strengths and weaknesses
• Provides innovative and workable alternatives to counsel and solve problems the member faces in their ongoing farm operations
• Communica…