Farm Credit Mid-America is a financial services cooperative serving financial needs of farmers and rural residents in Arkansas, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio, and Tennessee. Our purpose is to secure the future of rural communities and agriculture. We are passionate about serving the needs of our rural communities and creating positive customer experiences. Farm Credit Mid-America is a great place to work! We have been named as a Best Places to Work in Kentucky for the past 12 years. At Farm Credit Mid-America we put our customers and team members at the heart of all we do. LOCATION: Remote, must be based in Indiana SCHEDULE: Full Time TRAVEL REQUIRED: 25% - 50% COMPENSATION: $193,133.00 to $402,316.00 base salary plus potential for variable compensation. Base pay is determined by your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Farm Credit Mid-America/Rural 1st may compensate outside of the salary range for bona fide reasons not related to membership in a protected class. About Our Opportunity Our Senior Vice President Agricultural Lending is primarily responsible for providing strategic direction and leadership for the association's sales teams in conformance with the Association business plan. Leads and coaches Regional Vice Presidents Agricultural Lending and Vice President of Retail Operations in assigned territory to achieve association objectives, including quality sales and customer service, while maintaining the appropriate financial and risk profile balance. This position also leads Portfolio Managers and serves on the Leadership Team. How You Will Spend Your Time * Leads by modeling our values, inspiring a shared vision, challenging the process, encouraging and enabling others to act. * Providing strategic leadership for the Association's business plan relative to agricultural and commercial lending, by delivering desired results measured by sales, credit quality, credit administration, effective servicing and financial results, and appropriate statewide annual operating budget management. * Collaborates with peers on strategic direction in agriculture and commercial lending to ensure the success of Ag retail. * Accountable for the performance, budget and results of a strategically important discipline with territory, Association and System impact. * Creates and executes long-term and short-term strategy for marketplace in alignment with the association priorities; this includes workflow structure, products and marketplace positioning. * Participates in the strategic planning for the Association and initiative prioritization. * Grants authorities, sets standards, evaluates performance, corrects deficiencies, coaches and develops skills, effective and efficient review of credit analysis, regulatory compliance and procedural compliance. * Representing functional expertise in the Leadership Team, working together with Executive Committee and other peers to plan for and make Association decisions. Coordinates, leads, and/or provides guidance on initiatives and special projects. * Communicating and networking with other Association leaders, Regulator Leadership, and/or political organizations to represent the needs of Association customers. Maintaining strong strategic external partnerships. * Looking beyond existing methodologies and own discipline to define and resolve complex problems. Minimum Education & Experience Bachelor's degree in agriculture, business, or related field. At least seven years of professional experience in financial services and business development with at least seven years in a leadership role. Mental & Physical Requirements While engaged in this position, team members will routinely sit, use hands for tasks, and communicate orally. Standing or walking is frequently required, while occasional demands include reaching with hands and arms, and lifting or moving up to ten pounds. Vision requirements encompass close and distance vision. The work environment typically has a moderate noise level. This role may entail a blend of mental and physical capabilities, requiring strong mental acuity, problem-solving skills, and occasional physical tasks such as standing, lifting, or extended computer usage. Some roles may require physical or mental requirements related to driving, such as a valid driver's license, and the ability to drive a long-distance. Reasonable accommodations will be considered for individuals as requested. Farm Credit Mid-America provides a competitive total rewards package to our team members. This includes an award winning 401(k) Plan. Our Health and Financial wellness benefits provide safety, security and peace of mind for you and your family. Here is a highlight of our Total Rewards and Benefits. Farm Credit Mid-America is an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will receive consideration for employments without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by law. #LI-REMOTE Nearest Major Market: Lafayette