[Hiring] Director, Agrifinance Mortgage Loan Production @Aegon Asset Management

Role Description

Based in Florida, the successful candidate will join a well-seasoned team of experts in their respective markets and be responsible for new loan origination, field servicing, underwriting, and structuring of agricultural real estate mortgage loan transactions for an assigned Southeast territory.

• Identify and source investment opportunities through existing borrowers as well as all relevant Agricultural sources.
• Responsible for the complete structure of the transaction and follows the transaction all the way through from loan application to final closing.
• Keep leadership abreast of all relevant issues relating to assigned geographic territory.
• Provide detailed progress reports to leadership and manage delinquent accounts as appropriate.
• May supervise Assistant Directors/Analysts/Interns which includes development, mentoring and setting objectives for meeting department goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting, or equivalent education and experience.
• Seven years of Agricultural lending or Agricultural business experience.
• Knowledge of real estate markets and commodities produced in assigned territory.
• Excellent written/communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Self-motivated and proficient using MS Excel and Word, and the ability to learn financial statement spreading tool, mapping tools, valuation package and other software.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in a relevant field (preferred).
• Agricultural lending experience for Farm Credit, a bank or insurance company (preferred).
• Appraisal experience (preferred).

Benefits

• Competitive rewards program including incentive compensation.
• Health and wellness benefits.
• Retirement programs.
• Learning and development opportunities.

Company Description

Aegon Asset Management (Aegon AM) is a leading global investor. Our 350+ investment professionals manage and advise on assets of US $446 billion for a global client base of pension plans, public funds, insurance companies, banks, wealth managers, family offices and foundations.

We organize our firm around four investment platforms: fixed income, real assets, equities and multi-asset & solutions, which includes a fiduciary and multi-manager business. Each investment platform has dedicated teams with deep asset-class expertise, organized globally and committed to maximizing client benefit from their specialist areas.

We are an international business: Our 1,130 employees work from 16 locations across Europe, the Americas and Asia. We share a common belief in fundamental, research-driven active management, underpinned by effective risk management and a commitment to responsible investment.