Job Description

Who we are:

Plains Land Bank stands as a symbol of stability and support for agriculture and rural communities for over a century. As a proud member of the esteemed Farm Credit System, we remain steadfast in our commitment to provide reliable, financial services empowering our stockholders to grow their legacies.

With strategic offices in Amarillo, Pampa, Perryton, and Plainview, we provide personalized lending services across 16+ counties in the vibrant Texas Panhandle. Our commitment to fostering growth and prosperity in the heart of Texas is unwavering.

At Plains Land Bank, we’re not just a financial institution; we’re a community. We forge enduring partnerships and equip individuals to ‘Own a Piece of Texas’, embodying the spirit of resilience and opportunity.

Learn more about us at: www.plainslandbank.com

We seek out top talent and welcome you to join us in our mission to shape the future of agriculture in rural America.

We are searching for a full-time, in-office Branch Manager I to lead our Perryton, Texas location. This position manages the overall functions of a small-sized branch office including credit quality, loan servicing, business development, and personnel administration. Has considerable latitude for decision making in the implementation of association goals.

Day-to Day-Duties and Responsibilities:

• Establishes goals and objectives for the assigned branch office and its employees and delegates authority as appropriate to carry out goals and objectives. Hires, motivates, evaluates and provides training for branch office employees.
• Represents the association at local community activities. Promotes the association by maintaining good public and member relations.
• Generates new loan business, services existing loans and grows the loan portfolio of assigned office. Completes loan analyses within the guidelines and policies of the association. Processes and approves loan requests within the limits of delegated authority and in accordance with association guidelines. Prepares and submits loan requests that exceed delegated lending authority to the appropriate management level along with recommendation for approval or rejection.
• Determines the eligibility and scope of financing for all new loans and ensures verification of assets and liabilities. Secures background and credit history on new loans, repeat loans and renewals. Provides for evaluation of loan collateral in accordance with association policies and procedures. Ensures proper lien perfection on all collateral.
• Maintains awareness of agricultural trends and business activity, FCA regulations, and legal obligations. Ensures branch office operations comply with applicable policies, regulations and laws. Prepares reports required by association management, the Board of Directors and regulatory bodies.
• Ensures that all assigned loans are properly risk rated, assigned loss given defaults are correct and performance status assignments are proper.
• Complies with proper credit administration practices as outlined in the association’s policies and procedures.
• Coordinates the implementation of advertising and marketing programs.
• Performs collections and management of association’s acquired property as required.

What You Bring to the Team:

Our ideal candidate lives within a commutable distance from our office in Perryton, Texas.

It is an important role that covers many skills. This position requires:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Agricultural Economics, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• One (1) to three (3) years of progressively responsible banking or related agricultural lending experience.
• One (1) year of supervisory experience preferred, but not required.

General knowledge of the following:

• Specialized knowledge of banking administration and accounting policies, procedures, reports, guidelines and banking regulations.
• Specialized knowledge of financial analysis and asset/liability management.
• General knowledge of accounting/financial systems.
• Specialized knowledge of accounting/finance principles.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Intermediate skill level in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to perform intermediate-level accounting/financial analyses.

Our benefits:

In addition to a competitive salary and an annual incentive plan, we offer comprehensive, affordable, and competitive benefit options that are focused on health and wellness, financial security, and achieving a work-life balance:

• Affordable health benefits, including medical insurance, prescription drug coverage, dental insurance, vision care, flexible spending accounts, and more.
• 401(k) plan that includes an employer match (up to 4%) plus an additional employer contribution (up to 5%), both of which vest on the first day of employment.
• Employer-paid long-term disability and life insurance.
• Generous vacation leave, sick leave, and up to thirteen paid holidays.
• Up to two days per year to volunteer in local community organizations, services, or events.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.

Our culture:

At Plains Land Bank, our culture revolves around community, and our dedicated employees are the heartbeat of our organization. We prioritize their wellbeing, providing a stable career path and ample opportunities for professional development and advancement.

As a proud member of the Farm Credit System, we uphold a commitment to fostering personal relationships and connections. Our emphasis on face-to-face interactions and employee engagement cultivates a supportive and inclusive workplace environment where everyone’s voice is heard and valued. We celebrate every success as a team, acknowledging the hard work that contributes to our collective achievements.

Important note: We care about your hiring process and take it seriously. A real person will review your applications, meaning response timelines may vary. The interviewing process at Plains Land Bank may include phone calls and emails, on-site interviews, and requests for portfolios or demonstrations of work. We cannot personally follow-up with each applicant, and we will do our best to create a professional, respectful, and thorough process for candidates with whom we identify as a potential fit.

Plains Land Bank is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to providing a work environment that is inclusive and free of bias, where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.