AgWest Farm Credit is a member-owned financial cooperative that provides financing and related services to farmers, ranchers, agribusinesses, commercial fishermen, timber producers, rural homeowners and crop insurance customers in a seven-state territory in the Western United States. AgWest is part of the 100+ year-old Farm Credit System - the leading provider of credit to American agriculture.
AgWest champions the growth and advancement of agriculture, the value of rural communities, and the vital contribution our customers make to the economy and society. We serve customers in 59 locations throughout the West.
We are in search of a Pricing Treasury Analyst I or II to join our Treasury department in Spokane, Washington. This full-time position reports to the Manager, Pricing and is responsible for daily and monthly operations of the organization's pricing function.
This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule and one-time home office stipend after initial training period.
Compensation Information
The base salary range for this position in Spokane, Washington is:
Level I: $57,000 - $86,000; bonus at target is 8% of salary.
Level II: $63,000 - $95,000; bonus at target is 10% of salary.
Job Requirements
- Prepare daily rate postings and maintain the organization's pricing and profitability model.
- Calculate and verify amounts for special items such as forward rate locks, derivatives, specialized loan funding structures, and make-whole fees. Communicate requests to other Treasury group members as appropriate.
- Analyze and make pricing recommendations to Asset-Liability Committee (ALCO) for current loan products and coordinate monthly ALCO rate approvals.
- Review ALCO pricing requests and present relevant information to obtain required approvals. Communicate ALCO decisions to appropriate staff.
- Advise and assist to ensure that organization profitability objectives are met.
- Prepare, monitor, and analyze various Treasury reports.
- Prepare, monitor, and analyze Funds Transfer Pricing (FTP) and Funding processes as needed.
- Support branch staff by responding to questions with timely and accurate information.
- Support development and analysis of product offerings as needed.
- Expand technical knowledge and become proficient with the tools, systems, and concepts used for Treasury functions.
- Develop and update procedures, business continuity plans, policies, and internal control documentation as appropriate.
- Perform all duties and maintain all standards in accordance with company policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Generally, requires three or more years' experience in financial services, treasury, accounting or a related field
- Knowledge and understanding of accounting, economic and finance principles and practices
- Knowledge of loan products and financial instruments offered by AgWest Farm Credit or other similar financial institutions
- Ability to learn and proficiently use Treasury tools, systems, and concepts
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office products
- Effective communication skills, both verbally and in writing
- Ability to build trust and rapport with individuals of all levels within the organization
Preferred Requirements
- Experience with pricing and structuring financial products, including loans, debt, investments and hedging instruments
- Knowledge of economic and market changes that impact financial instruments
- Substantial knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Access
- Knowledge of loan accounting and origination systems
- Certifications such as CFA, CTP, CPA, CMA and/or MBA preferred, not required
- Ability to explain complex concepts to a variety of audience types
Benefits Offered by AgWest
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Basic term life and AD&D insurance (fully paid for by the company)
- Paid days off annually: 15 vacation*, 15 sick, 11 holidays and 3 volunteer
- 401(k) plan (6% match plus 3% employer contribution)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Program
- Jeans are welcome at work every day at AgWest!
*Vacation accrual rates increase with tenure.
Details about insurance and retirement benefits are available at:
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Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender orientation, national origin, marital status, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.
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