Associate Credit Analyst - Capital Markets
AgFirst Farm Credit Bank

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Associate Credit Analyst - Capital Markets
Looking for more than the traditional commercial banking experience?
Our Analysts underwrite commercial loan investment opportunities for a wide range of industry sectors, including syndicated capital markets transactions that reach billion-dollar levels. Access to training, both through our Leadership Academy as well as through renowned vendors throughout the Country, is unmatched in the banking industry.

AgFirst is a purpose driven bank seeking an experienced Credit Analyst with strong desire to grow their career through dynamic work and diverse challenges. Grade and salary will commensurate with experience.

Primary Accountabilities:

• Analysis of commercial loan investment opportunities for middle market and capital markets transactions
• Preparing and presenting credit memos to approval committees
• Assisting in placement of loans during the syndication process - providing information to potential participants, addressing questions,
• Analysis of assigned industry sectors
• Other Responsibilities:
• Attending lender meetings and interacts with bank groups as well as clients

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4-year college degree with emphasis in finance/accounting/business
• Minimum of 1-3 years job experience in commercial or Capital Markets credit analysis preferred
• Thorough understanding of GAAP accounting
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Effective group presentation skills
• Work collaboratively with Capital Markets Officers, Relationship Managers, and other Bank employees in a team environment to achieve AgFirst goals
• Proficiency is use of Microsoft Office and Moody's Credit Lens or comparable financial statement spreading tools

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay
• Work/life balance
• Commitment to training for both technical and soft skills development
• Comprehensive benefits
• Company Matched 401K
• Employee fitness discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement

Who We Are
AgFirst is the largest financial institution headquartered in South Carolina with over $40 Billion in assets and is part of the Farm Credit System that manages nearly $330 Billion in assets.
If you are looking for a rewarding and inspiring career with one of the nation's strongest and most respected financial institutions - one that serves vital American industries like food, water, energy and communications - then AgFirst may be a great fit for you.

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ABOUT US

Are you ready for a career with us that will impact more than you ever imagined? At AgFirst, you have an opportunity to make a difference for agriculture and rural communities while elevating your career. When you work here, you are part of a cooperative that provides financing, technical support and business services to banks in the national Farm Credit system. You can be part of the solution for those banks - our customers - as they make loans to more than 80,000 farmers, businesses and homeowners in rural America. At AgFirst, we value your skills and unique perspective. We think you'll like the impact you can make here and the benefits you will enjoy. AgFirst is dedicated to fostering an engaged workplace that makes every employee feel valued, appreciated and heard. We invest in our employees because they invest in us and work hard to make our bank successful. Among its range of benefits, AgFirst offers competitive pay, flexible work schedules, a corporate incentive plan and even free coffee and soft drinks in the break room. If you're ready to impact more than you ever thought possible, we're ready for you!

While we offer a variety of lending and credit jobs, we're more than just an agricultural lending company. We have many roles in areas such as information technology and information security, as well as support services. No matter your career path, find a way to impact more with AgFirst!

OUR BRAND AND CULTURE

We want to make a difference in people's lives - and that includes yours! We strive to create a workplace environment where all employees feel welcome and open to bringing their whole selves to work. We have a diverse, talented workforce that helps us bring a well-rounded perspective to the solutions we provide. At AgFirst, we aim to give our employees room to grow both personally and professionally. We hope you will find more than just a job here. We hope you will find a fulfilling career that allows you to use your abilities to impact more.

OUR BENEFITS AND REWARDS

AgFirst believes employee satisfaction is built around a career that combines personal and professional accomplishment with financial rewards that help you build toward the future. We believe that compensation is more than just a paycheck. At AgFirst, you'll find a total rewards package that includes:

• Competitive pay, with paid vacation, holidays and sick leave, as well as paid time off for volunteering.
• Corporate incentive plan with spot bonuses for top-notch work.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance, as well as life and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Generous 401(k) matching contributions, as well as additional employer contributions.
• Reimbursement for approved higher education pursuits.
• A wellness program for employees, which includes resources for a healthier lifestyle.
• A Leadership Academy for professional development.
• Other perks, such as employee discounts, annual on-site flu shots and even free periodic chair massages.

In addition, we are located in a modern office building in a revitalized business district on Main Street in Columbia, S.C., near multiple restaurants and shops. Our open floor plan features a variety of meeting areas, from cozy collaboration rooms to large meeting spaces - all equipped with state-of-the-art technology to meet your business needs.

Other benefits of our office building include:

• Free parking in an attached garage.
• An on-site restaurant.
• A newly renovated fitness center.
• On-site conveniences, such as dry cleaning and oil change services.

Regular building events, such as luncheons and ice cream socials

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