Relationship Manager, Export and Supply Chain Finance at CoBank

Greenwood Village, Colorado, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Feb, 26

Salary

146640.0

Posted On

08 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customer Relationship Management, Business Planning, Portfolio Management, Marketing Collaboration, Customer Support, CRM Management, Product Subject Matter Expertise, Commercial Lending, Loan Structuring, Financing Alternatives, Collateral Concepts, Syndicated Loan Structures, Export Finance, Supply Chain Finance, Agricultural Finance, Public Speaking, Marketing Presentations

Industry

Banking

Description

Benefits Overview A career at CoBank can offer you the opportunity to make a personal impact on the people and communities where we do business. In order to be the best, we hire the best! Benefits Offered by CoBank Careers with a purpose Time-Off Packages, 15 days of vacation, 10 paid sick days and 11 paid holidays Competitive Compensation & Incentive Hybrid work model: flexible arrangements for most positions Benefits Packages, including Medical, Dental and Vision coverage, Disability, AD&D, and Life Insurance Robust associate training and development with CoBank University Tuition reimbursement for higher education up to $10k per year Outstanding 401k: up to 6% matching and additional 3% non-elective contribution & Student Loan Match Community Impact: United Way Angel Day, Volunteer Day and Associate Directed Contribution Associate Resource Groups: creating a culture of respect and inclusion Recognize a fellow associate through our GEM awards Job Description Responsible for the development and growth of Agricultural Export and Supply chain Finance portfolio in support of CoBank's diverse customer base, including, but not limited to, Agribusiness and Rural Infrastructure customers and Farm Credit System (FCS) partners as part of the bank's larger commerce and product strategy. Onboards customers and works closely with portfolio managers and Trade Services team to provide ongoing support and guidance to our customers. Maintains an in-depth knowledge of the various products offered by the Ag Export/Supply Chain Finance team. This is knowledge leveraged to create marketing material, create awareness and position CoBank as a partner of choice within the FCS. Ensures alignment between the Export and Supply Chain Finance team and the rest of the bank, positioning the division as a strategic partner. Essential Functions Customer Relationship Management: Independently manages day-to-day customer relationships with export or supply chain product needs. Regularly meets with customers to gather information about their business needs, strategic direction, and finances to identify business opportunities. Business Planning: Develops and implements a marketing and account servicing plan for the assigned portfolio that aligns with established performance objectives of the division and the bank’s Flywheel Strategic Business Objectives. Portfolio Management: Works with portfolio managers and relationship managers to manage and grow the broader portfolio through effective referrals and collaborative customer service. Resource Materials: Develops sales and marketing collateral that can be leveraged for customer interaction, creating product awareness with relationship managers and educational opportunities within the Farm Credit System. Marketing Collaboration: Collaborates with relationship managers across the bank, including all business groups, and with association partners to develop specific strategies for ongoing marketing of Export and Supply Chain products. Responsible for the implementation of these strategies and communication with stakeholders about key deliverables. Customer Support: Performs various activities in support of the sales function, including in-person meetings, relationship reviews, public speaking engagements, and delivers educational sessions for relationship managers, associations and customers. CRM Management: Updates the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system on sales calls, pipeline stages, customer reviews, etc., for both new and existing customers and prospects. Product Subject Matter Expertise: Demonstrates in depth understanding of key concepts of export and supply chain finance, including the GSM-102 program, Letters of Credit, Supply Chain Finance programs and structures, and the benefits of these programs to our customers. Serves as a trusted advisor for customers by understanding and providing export and supply chain finance knowledge, including guidance on how these products can provide business value. Education Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance or a relevant discipline required Work Experience 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in banking or financial services industry required Prior Experience in the Agricultural Export and Supply Chain Finance industry required Knowledge of fundamental commercial lending, loan structuring, financing alternatives, collateral concepts and syndicated loan structures. Advanced knowledge of Letter of Credit and Supply Chain Finance structures and industry standards. Knowledge of competitive environment and practices in the AgExport/Supply Chain Finance industry. Proven ability to analyze credits, contracts, legal documents, technical reports and various deal structures. Ability to produce marketing presentations for potential and existing customers. Understanding of the Farm Credit System and experience working directly with associations and their customer Travel Requirement Details Regular Travel occurs on a consistent basis (typically, once a week or every other week). About CoBank The typical base pay range for this role is between $119,200 - $146,640. Compensation may vary based on individual job-related knowledge, skills, expertise, and experience. This position is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive program driven by organization and individual performance. The listed salary, other compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. This job will be posted for a minimum of five (5) business days or until the position is filled. CoBank reserves the right to adjust compensation for all positions and to modify or discontinue benefits programs at any time in its sole discretion, subject to applicable law. CoBank is a cooperative bank serving vital industries across rural America. The bank provides loans, leases, export financing and other financial services to agribusinesses and rural power, water and communications providers in all 50 states. The bank also provides wholesale loans and other financial services to affiliated Farm Credit associations serving more than 76,000 farmers, ranchers and other rural borrowers in 23 states around the country. CoBank is a member of the Farm Credit System, a nationwide network of banks and retail lending associations chartered to support the borrowing needs of U.S. agriculture, rural infrastructure and rural communities. Headquartered outside Denver, Colorado, CoBank serves customers from regional banking centers across the U.S. and also maintains an international representative office in Singapore. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION We are committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all applicants, including qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are an applicant with a disability, or are assisting an applicant with a disability, and require accessibility assistance or would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any aspect of the application process, including completing an application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please submit a request by emailing recruiting@cobank.com. Include your contact information and specific details about your requested accommodation. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time. CoBank is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Responsibilities

The Relationship Manager is responsible for developing and growing the Agricultural Export and Supply Chain Finance portfolio. This includes onboarding customers and collaborating with portfolio managers to provide ongoing support and guidance.