Careers

What It’s Like to Work at Premier Farm Credit

We believe in having talented people and rewarding them for excellent performance.

Premier Farm Credit offers competitive pay, a strong bonus program and an excellent benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401(k) with 3% employer contribution and 6% employer match, pre-tax Health Care Spending programs, 12 paid vacation days, sick leave, paid school leave, 10 paid holidays, and more. Come work for a reputable and community-focused financial institution where growth opportunities and professional development are valued.

All of these benefits are designed to allow employees to be successful in their careers while enjoying their families and lives.

Current Job Openings:

Ready to Grow with Us?
If you are a driven, community-focused professional with a passion for agriculture and relationship-building, we want to hear from you!

Position: Loan Officer
Location: Yuma, CO

Premier Farm Credit is looking for a motivated, customer-focused Loan Officer to join our team. In this role, you’ll help grow and service our mortgage and commercial loan portfolio by developing strong customer relationships and delivering practical financial solutions to our borrowers.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective customers
  • Interview customers, assess their financial needs, and propose tailored loan solutions
  • Ensure compliance with FCA Regulations and Association credit policies and procedures
  • Manage an assigned loan portfolio, including large and complex credits
  • Complete credit and collateral analysis, including inspections and chattel reports
  • Stay informed on industry trends, market conditions, and competitor activity
  • Collaborate with teammates to implement sales strategies and achieve business goals
  • Provide exceptional customer service throughout the loan application and approval process
  • Support seamless loan processing, closing, and servicing
  • Represent Premier in the community and support our mission to serve agriculture and rural communities

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in agriculture, business, finance, banking, economics, or a related field is preferred
  • Strong understanding of agriculture and business financial principles
  • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills
  • Self-motivated and customer oriented
  • Agricultural background and an understanding of regional market conditions are a plus

Compensation:
Competitive compensation package with team bonus opportunities.  Salary and grade will reflect your experience and qualifications.

  • Senior Loan Officer: $90,000 - $120,000.  (7+ years of experience)
  • Loan Officer: $65,000 - $90,000.  (2-6 years of experience)
  • Loan Officer Trainee: $55,000 - $65,000.  (less than 2 years of experience)

Benefits:

  • 401(k) with 3% employer contribution and 6% employer match
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
  • Minimum of 12 vacation days, paid sick leave, and 10 paid holidays.
  • Professional development and career growth opportunities
  • Bonus potential within a mission-driven organization

How To Apply:
Send your cover letter, resume, and application to Recruiting10@PremierACA.com or mail to PO Box 1785, Sterling, CO 80751.
The position is open until it is filled.
EOE/AA/M/F/V/D

About Us:
Premier Farm Credit is a leading agricultural lending institution dedicated to providing tailored financial solutions to farmers and ranchers and ag businesses in northeast Colorado. We take pride in our mission to serve agricultural and rural communities.

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Job Title: HR & Compliance Specialist

Location: Sterling, CO

Premier Farm Credit is looking for a motivated, proactive, and detail-oriented HR & Compliance Specialist to join our team. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about supporting employees, ensuring compliance, and helping the Association achieve its goals. The HR & Compliance Specialist will provide leadership and guidance on HR operations and will serve as the Association’s Standards of Conduct Officer.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provides effective management of human resource issues
  • Manages the day-to-day HR Operations functions
  • Administers employee onboarding, offboarding, and orientation programs
  • Leads recruitment efforts, including career fairs employment brand building and broad posting of job opportunities, screening, and interview coordination
  • Develops the annual Human Capital Plan
  • Enters employee data in the HRIS system related to new hires, terminations, transfers, title changes, compensation changes, etc.
  • Assists the CFO in reconciling the semi-monthly payroll
  • Assists employees with benefit and payroll inquiries
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
  • Coordinates and supports training and development initiatives
  • Administers and promotes our training platform usage by identifying and sharing relevant courses that align with management’s training initiatives or focus areas.
  • Supports performance management and employee relations processes
  • Contributes to HR policy development and implementation
  • Serves as Standards of Conduct Officer, monitors adherence to the standards, provides reporting, training and guidance and helps build a culture of compliance
  • Administer the compliance hotline service to receive, document, and address confidential reports of unethical, unsafe, or non-compliant behavior, ensuring timely resolution to protect the organization's employees, assets, and reputation
  • Reviews and investigates suspected violations and files Criminal Referrals when warranted, ensuring all necessary reporting is completed.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
  • 2+ years of HR experience preferred
  • Knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion

Compensation and Benefits:

  • Competitive compensation package. Grade and salary commensurate with experience, with a base salary range of $60,000-$85,000 plus a team bonus. This range is a good-faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of this posting.
  • Comprehensive benefit package includes 401(k) with 3% employer contribution and 6% employer match, 12 vacation days, paid sick days, and10 paid holidays.
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage.
  • Opportunity to work for a reputable and community-focused financial institution.

How To Apply:
Send your cover letter, resume, and application to Recruiting05@PremierACA.com or mail to PO Box 1785, Sterling, CO 80751. The position is open until it is filled. EOE/AA/M/F/V/D

About Us:

Premier Farm Credit is a mission-driven agricultural lender serving northeast Colorado. We provide tailored financial solutions to farmers, ranchers, and ag businesses and take pride in supporting the success of rural communities.

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Equal Opportunity

Premier Farm Credit is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination in all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, salary/wage administration, promotion, benefits, discipline, and termination. The Association prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, color, sex, disability, national origin, pregnancy, age, veteran status, and/or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.