Director Rural Business Investment Program

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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. Diversity & 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. Please note, interns/casual/seasonal team members may not be eligible for the full range of benefits offered.

Where you will work (pick one):
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, directs and manages the efficient and effective development of Compeer’s investments in Rural Business Investment Company (RBIC), Limited Partnership and General Partnership relationships; provides creative, valuable solutions to RBIC opportunities and problems; and provides fund management leadership across Farm Credit System Investment Committees. Manages the entire RBIC fund portfolio of $100+ million and provides System leadership related to the portfolio of over $1.1 billion. Attends annual meetings of RBIC’s across the U.S., maintains strong relations with Limited Partners and General Partners. The incumbent provides System leadership in development and negotiations of term sheets with General Partners for future fund relationships alongside Farm Credit Limited Partners.

A typical day: 

• Provides creative, valuable solutions to the partnerships established under the United States Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Investment Program to which Compeer commits capital or intends to commit capital.
• Plans, organizes, communicates, and implements negotiation strategies and activities to achieve business goals and objectives to team members and executive management. Leads marketing efforts in the Rural Business Investment Program.
• Leads legislative efforts collaboratively with the legislative officers and lobbying groups, provides general oversight to team members and fund managers engaged in investment advisory committees in order to ensure a fully integrated team approach to meeting return objectives, conflicts of interest or potential conflicts of interest.
• Develops a network of both external and internal relationships which enhances Compeer’s image as well as create avenues for learning and professional development.
• Serves as a primary contact with external attorneys; other Farm Credit system associations and potential investors including banks, high net worth individuals, family offices, and other wealth management firms; fund managers, economic development officials, and investment bankers.
• Engages in development and implementation of strategies, Farm Credit System leadership on the Farm Credit workgroup that negotiates terms and partnership agreements as well as leading Farm Credit System partners in fund raising for selected managers.
• Works collaboratively with other Farm Credit System leaders to prioritize acceptable partnership terms with managers.
• Maintains regular contact with congressional and senate offices on enhancements to RBIP. The position will take approval requests for RBIC investments to Executive Leadership Team and make recommendations for approval.

The skills and experience we prefer you have: 

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, economics, agribusiness or related field OR an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Expert-level experience in the areas of equity/investment fund management, commercial lending, credit analysis or related field.
• Advanced knowledge of federal Rural Business Investment Program law, regulations and compliance requirements specific to the financial industry and Farm Credit.
• Advanced knowledge in the history, statutes, and regulations of the Rural Business Investment Program.
• Strong listening, written and verbal communication skills, with ability to communicate at all levels of the organization and across Farm Credit equity investment peer relationships.
• Problem solving, critical thinking, negotiating, decision making and organizational skills.
• Computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications and customer relationship management (CRM) programs.

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Compeer Financial is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. Compeer is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.