Jr. Loan Officer

Junior Loan Officer — Callaway County, Missouri

Community Bank | Ag & Commercial Lending Focus

Are you ready to launch your banking career with a respected community institution? A well-established, locally focused bank serving Callaway County and mid-Missouri is seeking a Junior Loan Officer to join its growing team.

This position is ideal for an early-career professional eager to learn commercial and agricultural lending from the ground up. You’ll work side-by-side with experienced lenders, gain hands-on experience in credit analysis, and build relationships throughout the local business and ag communities.

What You’ll Do

Partner with senior ag and commercial lenders to learn lending processes, market strategies, and compliance regulations

Support credit analysis and underwriting for commercial and ag loans

Develop, expand, and retain business relationships through proactive calling and community engagement

Cross-sell the bank’s full range of financial products and services

Analyze applicants’ credit history and repayment capacity to help structure sound loan packages

Negotiate credit terms and collateral requirements consistent with bank policy and market conditions

Review new laws and regulations impacting business lending and assist in implementing best practices

Represent the bank in the community through active participation in civic and business organizations

What We’re Looking For

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, or related field

Banking or internship experience preferred (credit or lending exposure a plus)

Strong analytical, communication, and relationship-building skills

Eagerness to learn and grow within community banking

Interest in serving the Callaway County agricultural and small business markets

Why Join This Bank?

Hands-on mentorship from experienced commercial and ag lenders

Supportive, community-driven team with outstanding employee retention

Competitive compensation and full benefits package

Real opportunities for professional growth and advancement

I partner with top community banks across Callaway County and throughout Missouri , as well as with GPAC recruiters nationwide, to help connect qualified candidates with strong, growth-oriented institutions.

Interested? Submit your resume or reach out directly to Nash Wergin at nash.wergin@gogpac.com for confidential consideration.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.