Careers

Headquartered in Jefferson City, Missouri, FCS Financial is part of the nationwide Farm Credit System. This means we are a member of the largest agricultural lending cooperative in the United States today. At FCS Financial we seek individuals who share our passion for agriculture, rural living and helping people achieve their goals and dreams.

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Job Posting

FCS Financial is the premier agricultural lender in Missouri, supporting agricultural producers, farmers and ranchers. After a distinguished 42-year career of serving the Farm Credit System and America’s farmers & ranchers, our CEO will be retiring, and the FCS Financial Board is seeking the next CEO to lead this vibrant organization into the future.

CEO Position Description

FCS Financial is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Open Positions

2023 Marketplace 12-Week Internship Opportunity — Jefferson City, MO

FCS Financial's 2023 Marketplace Internship Program - 12 Week Opportunity for College Students

FCS Financial's agricultural/rural lending and related financial services internship is a Unique, Rewarding, and Memorable Experience!!

At FCS Financial, part of the nationwide Farm Credit System, we are looking for Marketplace Interns to join our Team for the summer of 2023 for our 12-Week Internship Opportunity! FCS Financial is a member of the largest agriculture lending cooperative in the United States today. At FCS, we seek individuals who share passion for agriculture, rural living and helping people achieve their goals and dreams! We are looking for friendly, outgoing and confident students that are looking for an extraordinary learning opportunity!

The Marketplace Internship is designed to expose the student to all areas of FCS Financial! Working with several mentors within our Central Office and 21 office locations across Missouri, interns learn the components of the lending process, from meeting the customer and taking the application, through credit analysis and decision, to appraisal and loan closing. Additional time will be spent on learning credit fundamentals and credit philosophy. Besides working in our Central Office, learning about our Central Office functions (Accounting, Human Resources, Information Services, Legal, Audit) in Jefferson City, interns will work in multiple branch locations with the local staff and regional specialists (Credit, Customer Service, Crop Insurance, Risk Management, Appraisal, Loan Services) to experience first-hand the level of service and personal relationships we have with our customers.

Interns will also complete one or more projects identified by FCS that are hands-on in nature and are approved by our Executive Leadership Team to add value to the Association. Presentations to the Board of Directors, Executive and Senior Leadership Teams, mentors and other staff are done in late July prior to the end of the internship.

Marketplace Interns are assigned to one of our three teams in Missouri:

Team #1 is located in Northern Missouri.
Team #2 is located in Central Missouri.
Team #3 is located in Southern Missouri.

Applications will be accepted until Friday, November 4, 2022, for the 2023 Summer Internship Program.

The Starting hourly wage is $16.00 per hour (Subject to Change)

This position is classified as Non-Exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Department: Marketplace Services

Reports To: Vice President, Human Resources or Designee

Supervises: None

This 12-Week Internship opportunity typically begins on the last full week of May and will conclude the second week of August.

Please click on the link below to learn more about our 2022 Internship Experience!

2022 Internship Experience - News - FCS Financial (myfcsfinancial.com)

Minimum Qualifications

College sophomores, juniors, first semester seniors, or graduate students
Desired degree programs are Agricultural Business, Agricultural Economics, Animal Science, Agronomy, Agricultural Education, Agricultural Communications, General Agriculture, Business, Finance
Minimum 2.5 GPA

Required Knowledge and Skills

General knowledge of FCS Financial
General knowledge of the agricultural industry
General knowledge of agriculture/rural communities
General knowledge of financial services industry
General knowledge of basic financial/accounting terms and applications
Skill in using Microsoft technologies including e-mail, word and spreadsheet processing
Oral and written communication skills sufficient to discuss a variety of job-related topics, and to effectively communicate complex topics to a variety of audiences
Responsible to appropriately protect the confidentiality, security, and integrity of the Association's systems and data and clients' data

apply online

2023 Business 8-Week Internship Opportunity — Jefferson City, MO

2023 Business 8-Week Internship Opportunity!

At FCS Financial, part of the nationwide Farm Credit System, we are looking for 2023 Business Interns to join our Team! FCS Financial is a member of the largest agriculture lending cooperative in the United States today. At FCS, we seek individuals who share passion for agriculture, rural living and helping people achieve their goals and dreams!

FCS is offering internships to the growing Latino community in Missouri! FCS Financial offers every summer a paid 8-week internship opportunity (hotel, transportation, and food costs are covered by FCS Financial). FCS Financial teams up with ALIANZAS (MU EXTENSION and the UMKC Institute for Human Development) to help give the opportunity for the students to learn about the business functions of the Association and also gain knowledge about the Latino Culture within the agriculture community. The Business Interns will be working with an ALIANZAS mentor throughout their experience at FCS Financial! They are encouraged to use bilingual (Spanish) skills.

The Business Internship is designed to expose the student to all areas of FCS Financial! Working with several mentors, interns learn the components of the lending process, from meeting the customer and taking the application, through credit analysis and decision, to appraisal and loan closing. Interns will work primarily in our Central Office in Jefferson City, Missouri, but will also spend time out in our retail offices with our Marketplace Staff. Time will be spent with various departments such as: Human Resources, Information Services, Legal, Operations, Audit, Marketing, Accounting and Finance, Credit, Scorecard Lending, Information Technology, Sales and Support, Appraisal, Crop Insurance, and Risk Management. The last two weeks of the internship program will allow the interns to customize their experience and focus on area of interest within the company.

The Business Interns will also complete one or more projects identified by FCS that are hands-on in nature and are approved by our Executive Leadership Team to add value to the Association.

Presentations to the Board of Directors, Executive and Senior Leadership Teams, mentors and other staff are done in late July prior to the end of the internship.

Applications will be accepted until January 31, 2023, for the 2023 Summer Business Internship Program.

The starting hourly wage is $16.00 per hour (Subject to Change).

This position is classified as Non-Exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Department: Human Resources

Reports To: Vice President, Human Resources or Designee

Supervises: None

This 8-Week Internship opportunity will begin the first full week of June and will conclude the last week of July.

Internship Parameters:

Eligible interns must be:

Latino/Latina
Enrolled as an undergraduate (sophomore, junior or senior) or as a graduate student in a 4-year institution of higher education in Missouri
Preference given to those first in their family to be enrolled in an institution of higher education
Preference given to those majoring in business, finance, agriculture, HR, or a related field
The number of Latino internships being offered is two.
The internships will take place in the Summer of 2023 over a period of 8 weeks
The location of the internship site will primarily be at FCS Financial Central Office in Jefferson City, Missouri
FCS Financial will provide for reasonable housing and transportation costs and a per diem to cover the cost of food.

Please click on the link below to learn more about our 2022 Internship Experience!

2022 Internship Experience - News - FCS Financial (myfcsfinancial.com)

Minimum Qualifications

Latino/Latina
Enrolled as an undergraduate (sophomore, junior or senior) or as a graduate student in a 4-year institution of higher education in Missouri
Preference given to those first in their family to be enrolled in an institution of higher education
Preference given to those majoring in business, finance, agriculture, HR, or a related field

Required Knowledge and Skills

General knowledge of FCS Financial
General knowledge of the agricultural industry
General knowledge of agriculture/rural communities
General knowledge of financial services industry
General knowledge of basic financial/accounting terms and applications
Skill in using Microsoft technologies including e-mail, word and spreadsheet processing
Oral and written communication skills sufficient to discuss a variety of job-related topics, and to effectively communicate complex topics to a variety of audiences
Responsible to appropriately protect the confidentiality, security, and integrity of the Association's systems and data and clients' data

apply online

Loan Officer - Traditional & Part-time Farmer — St. Joseph, MO

At FCS Financial, part of the nationwide Farm Credit System, we are looking for a Loan Officer to join our Team in our St. Joseph Branch! FCS Financial is a member of the largest agriculture lending cooperative in the United States today. At FCS, we seek individuals who share passion for agriculture, rural living and helping people achieve their goals and dreams! FCS Financial is seeking an independent, competitive, pro-active individual looking to build relationships with new and existing customers! This Loan Officer position develops and maintains a portfolio of consumer loans including agricultural loans. This person must maintain and service a current portfolio along with creating new loans. Knowledge of farm and agribusiness financials and current agricultural lending practices within the financial services industry is a plus!

Don't miss out on this opportunity to take your lending career to the next level, apply now!

This position's market territory is in St. Joseph, Missouri.

This position is classified as Exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

This position is open until filled.

Department: Marketplace

Reports to: Vice President, Team Leader, Traditional/PT Farmer

Supervises: None

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in agriculture, business or a related field
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job

Required Knowledge and Skills

General knowledge of the sales process
General knowledge of negotiating tactics
General knowledge of marketing strategies
General knowledge of financial services industry
General knowledge of the agricultural industry
General knowledge of basic accounting principles
Skill in negotiating agreements to achieve the best outcome for the organization
Skill in using Microsoft technologies including e-mail, word and spreadsheet processing
Skill in listening and conveying awareness of a customer's problem or issue to find resolution
Oral and written communication skills sufficient to discuss a variety of job-related topics, and to effectively communicate complex topics to a variety of audiences
Responsible to appropriately protect the confidentiality, security, and integrity of the Association's systems and data and clients' data

apply online

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at Human.Resources@myfcsfinancial.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

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