Empowered to live. Inspired to work.

Compeer Financial is a member-owned cooperative located in Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together team members with a variety of backgrounds and experiences to help provide financial services to support agriculture and rural communities. Join us in a culture that not only promotes meaningful work and professional development, but provides a flexible, hybrid work environment and excellent benefits, which empower you to thrive both personally and professionally.

How we support you

Hybrid model – up to 50% work from home
Flexible schedules including ample flexibility in the summer months
Up to 9% towards 401k (3% fixed Compeer contribution plus up to 6% match)
Benefits: medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA, life & AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability, wellness program & EAP
Vacation, sick leave, holidays/floating holidays, parental leave, and volunteer paid time off
Learning and development programs
Mentorship programs
Cross-functional committee opportunities (i.e. Inclusion Council, emerging professional groups, etc.)
Professional membership/certification reimbursement and more!

Casual/seasonal & intern team members are not eligible for benefits except for state-mandated programs.

To learn more about Compeer Financial visit www.compeer.com/careers.

Where you will work: This position offers a hybrid work option up to 50% remote and is open to any Compeer office location in Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin.

The contributions you will make: This position leads the delivery of loans, leases, and other financial services to diversified agricultural clients across multiple lines of business. Directs teams responsible for business development, client satisfaction, and client loyalty. Effectively manages resources, credit administration, compliance, profitability and loan quality within various business units. Develops and implements strategies and tactics in areas of responsibility and is responsible for planning, organizing and implementing operational activities to achieve goals and objectives. Ideal candidates will bring exceptional leadership presence, a passion for developing talent, and a proven ability to accelerate growth through sales excellence and strategic business development.

A typical day:

Develops and executes strategic business development initiatives that drive revenue growth, expand market presence, and strengthen relationships with key clients, financial institutions, and strategic partners.
Leads high-value commercial relationship management efforts by identifying new business opportunities, sourcing complex transactions, and positioning the organization as a trusted advisor within the market.
Champions a high-performing business development and sales culture by establishing clear performance expectations, fostering continuous improvement, and driving operational initiatives that maximize both organizational scalability and client growth.
Collaborates cross-functionally with executive leadership, credit, marketing, and operational teams to align business development strategies with organizational objectives and deliver integrated client solutions.
Monitors market trends, competitive activity, and industry developments to identify emerging opportunities, mitigate risk, and develop innovative solutions that enhance organizational competitiveness.
Oversees portfolio performance and transaction quality by supporting sound credit practices, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and balancing growth objectives with risk management expectations.

The skills and experience we prefer you have:

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, agribusiness, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job.
Minimum 15 years of experience in commercial lending, capital markets, agricultural finance, or a related financial services field.
Minimum 10 years of experience cultivating high-performing teams and leading strategic business development initiatives, and complex client relationships.