Jr. Loan Officer

Junior Loan Officer - Callaway County, Missouri

Community Bank | Ag & Commercial Lending Focus

A well‑established, locally focused bank serving Callaway County and mid‑Missouri is seeking a Junior Loan Officer to join its growing team. This position is ideal for an early‑career professional eager to learn commercial and agricultural lending from the ground up. You will work side‑by‑side with experienced lenders, gain hands‑on experience in credit analysis, and build relationships throughout the local business and ag communities.

$40,000.00/yr - $80,000.00/yr

• Partner with senior ag and commercial lenders to learn lending processes, market strategies, and compliance regulations
• Support credit analysis and underwriting for commercial and ag loans
• Develop, expand, and retain business relationships through proactive calling and community engagement
• Cross‑sell the bank’s full range of financial products and services
• Analyze applicants’ credit history and repayment capacity to help structure sound loan packages
• Negotiate credit terms and collateral requirements consistent with bank policy and market conditions
• Review new laws and regulations impacting business lending and assist in implementing best practices
• Represent the bank in the community through active participation in civic and business organizations

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, or related field
• Banking or internship experience preferred (credit or lending exposure a plus)
• Strong analytical, communication, and relationship‑building skills
• Eagerness to learn and grow within community banking
• Interest in serving the Callaway County agricultural and small business markets

• Hands‑on mentorship from experienced commercial and ag lenders
• Supportive, community‑driven team with outstanding employee retention
• Competitive compensation and full benefits package
• Real opportunities for professional growth and advancement

Interested? Submit your resume or reach out directly to Nash Wergin at  for confidential consideration.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

Entry level

Full‑time

Finance and Sales

Banking