Credit Analyst at Colonial Farm Credit in Mechanicsville, Virginia

Job Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION



Employing Unit: Colonial Farm Credit

Position Title: Credit Analyst

Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications plus superb benefits package provided to all employees including up to 9% 401k contributions and profit sharing program


Position Summary:

Colonial Farm Credit (www.colonialfarmcredit.com) is an agricultural credit cooperative and provides loans for:
• Production capital for full-time and part-time farmers
• The Forest products industry
• Ag-related businesses
• Farms and country homes
• Land purchases, home construction, and improvements
• Buildings, machinery, livestock, and equipment

We have an excellent employment opportunity for a Credit Analyst in our Commercial Loan Group. The candidate will be responsible for:
• gathering, analyzing, and reconciling credit and financial data for all types of commercial credits (mid-size, large, and complex forest products industry and agricultural loans) using the five credit factors under the guidelines of differential analysis
• preparing all loan documents associated with the analysis of the assigned credit including loan agreements when necessary and drafting loan analyses explaining loan purpose, structure, risk, controls, etc.
• making recommendations on which the delegated authority will base its decision for loan approval
• making recommendations of rates, terms, security, and loan controls that are necessary for maintaining an acceptable credit risk
• developing loan-servicing plans for monitoring credit


Education and Experience:

Required:
• Bachelor's degree in agricultural economics, finance, business administration, economics or relevant field of study
• General understanding of farm business management, finance, and macroeconomics
• Strong analysis, judgment, communication (oral and written), and organizational skills
• Computer experience with intermediate skills in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel to carry out the essential responsibilities of this position
• In-depth knowledge and skill in risk analysis, loan administration, and loan servicing
• Ability to:
o understand and interpret financial statements and cash flow analysis
o work under limited supervision and in compliance with established policies, procedures and regulations
o be assertive and decisive in arriving at sound business decisions
o effectively handle multiple tasks and work independently
o work in a team atmosphere
o exercise discretion, independent judgment, initiative, and creativity
• Acceptable background reports (credit, criminal, driving, and drug)

Preferred (and beneficial to successful applicant):
• Three (3) years or more of employment experience gained through credit positions
• Awareness of current economic developments and production technology affecting agriculture and the forest products industry in the region
• Knowledge of farm and/or forest products industry production methods and products


Location: Administrative Office, 7104 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville VA 23111 (negotiable; any Association office within close proximity to successful candidate's residence and based on space availability within other offices)


Supervisor: Corey Robinson, Senior Relationship Manager


Applications Accepted Through: Wednesday, April 2, 2025

AA/EOE/M/F/D/V