EVP, Rural Infrastructure Banking Group

Benefits Overview

A career at CoBank can offer you the opportunity to make a personal impact on the people and communities where we do business. In order to be the best, we hire the best! Benefits Offered by CoBank:

• Careers with a purpose
• Time-Off Packages, 20 days of vacation, 10 paid sick days and 11 paid holidays
• Competitive Compensation & Incentive
• Hybrid work model: flexible arrangements for most positions
• Benefits Packages, including Medical, Dental and Vision coverage, Disability, AD&D, and Life Insurance
• Robust associate training and development with CoBank University
• Tuition reimbursement for higher education up to $10k per year
• Outstanding 401k: up to 6% matching and additional 3% non-elective contribution & Student Loan Match
• Community Impact: United Way Angel Day, Volunteer Day and Associate Directed Contribution
• Associate Resource Groups: creating a culture of respect and inclusion
• Recognize a fellow associate through our GEM awards

Job Description

At CoBank, the Executive Vice President, Head of Infrastructure Banking is an Enterprise Leader focused on the strategic leadership, development and execution of the bank's Rural Infrastructure Banking Group market engagement and operational strategy, in support of the CoBank Mission and the Board of Directors approved business and financial plan. The Head of Infrastructure Banking is responsible for leading the Digital Infrastructure, Electric Distribution, Power Energy and Utilities, Project Finance, and Water customer segments across the bank in collaborative partnership with product partners and other support areas across the institution. In addition to the development of the business strategy, the leader provides functional and business operations leadership, through planning oversight and delivery of key business outcomes for our customers and ensure alignment with CoBank's broader strategy. The EVP of Infrastructure Banking also manages the overall profitability, credit quality and operations of a large, complex and diverse portfolio with staff in office throughout the United States. This critical leadership role contributes to the overall management of the bank through participation at the executive level in the development of strategic and operating objectives and plans. As an Enterprise Leader they role model and champion the core values of the bank and act to better the enterprise. They also maintain effective relationships with governmental, regulatory, industry, financial and community groups to enhance financial performance, optimize business effectiveness and further the Mission.

Essential Functions

• Provides strategic leadership, direction, and day-to-day management for the Rural Infrastructure Banking Group to ensure effective allocation of resources to support the achievement of strategic objectives, and execution of CoBank’s business plan.
• Manages all Infrastructure operating units (and other product groups as assigned) to ensure responsible growth, profitability, sound lending, and superior customer service consistent with the directives of the board and executive management. Provides consistent direction and develops internal controls which enhance the achievement of the bank and group goals while encouraging and developing a market engagement focus for the group.
• Selects, develops, and motivates an effective collaborative management team, capable of developing and executing on appropriate business strategies. Sets standards of performance and accountability for direct reports that allow the division to achieve an established level of performance and takes corrective action as necessary.
• Effectively communicates goals and objectives internally and externally to ensure customer satisfaction is maintained at high levels and the group business objectives are attained.
• Develops and implements marketing and business development strategies that deliver new customer relationships, support revenue generation, and leverage the bank’s suite of financial products and services.
• Complies with the bank’s board approved portfolio management strategy.
• Works with other units of the bank, including the Farm Credit Banking Group and Capital Markets to assure that the Farm Credit System Cooperation Philosophy is successfully executed.
• Ensures the effective day-to-day operations of the group, with responsibility for compliance with regulatory requirements, as well as internal policies and procedures to maintain a robust controls environment.
• Establishes and maintains contacts at the highest levels with important stakeholders, including FCS leaders, trade associations, cooperative councils, universities, governmental organizations, and other constituencies that have an impact on the bank’s overall image and operations.
• Oversees the preparation of the operating budget for areas of responsibility. Participates in the approval process for the overall bank budget. Monitors the achievement of budgetary goals for areas of responsibility and is ultimately responsible for their profitability.
• Responsible for recruiting, development, and motivation of talent across the group platform through assignments and training programs. Guides and provides challenging growth opportunities for staff.
• Maintains expertise in the various infrastructure sectors and capital markets segment of the financial services industry. Stays abreast of industry trends and the competitive environment and formulates appropriate and relevant growth strategies.
• Performs other operational, management and leadership duties as assigned.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in finance, business or other relevant discipline required
• Master's Degree MBA, CFA, CPA or other advanced degree or designation preferred

Work Experience

• 15 years of progressive, relevant experience, including experience as a senior leader within an institution of comparable scale and complexity; or an appropriate combination of education and experience. required
• Extensive background in finance, credit, and business development in a commercial or investment banking environment.
• Proven management, business development, strategic planning, negotiation, marketing, and sales skills.
• Excellent leadership, people management and organizational development skills, with a demonstrated ability to motivate in a team-oriented and collaborative work environment, and promote, foster, and build a diverse and inclusive workforce.
• Proven ability to develop, manage and motivate staff to achieve desired business results. Demonstrated skills in leading and managing teams focusing on relationship management, sales & marketing, customer service and credit delivery to attain desired outcomes for the business and our customers.
• Ability to build and maintain successful relationships with all levels of executives, internal team members, and external stakeholders and partners in the Farm Credit System, as well as representatives of pertinent associations and other organizations that are important to the bank’s business.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal and presentation skills, with the ability to build successful working relationships and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Proven solutions-based problem solving, decision-making, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated networking abilities, and proven credibility in influencing and working effectively with business unit management, senior officers, and executives.
• Ability to cultivate and foster a high-performance execution culture across the Infrastructure teams, and to drive accountability with other business segment partners across the institution.

About Cobank

The typical base pay range for this role is between $307,200 - $384,040. Compensation may vary based on individual job-related knowledge, skills, expertise, and experience. This position is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive program driven by organization and individual performance.

The listed salary, other compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. This job will be posted for a minimum of five (5) business days or until the position is filled. CoBank reserves the right to adjust compensation for all positions and to modify or discontinue benefits programs at any time in its sole discretion, subject to applicable law.

CoBank is a cooperative bank serving vital industries across rural America. The bank provides loans, leases, export financing and other financial services to agribusinesses and rural power, water and communications providers in all 50 states. The bank also provides wholesale loans and other financial services to affiliated Farm Credit associations serving more than 76,000 farmers, ranchers and other rural borrowers in 23 states around the country. CoBank is a member of the Farm Credit System, a nationwide network of banks and retail lending associations chartered to support the borrowing needs of U.S. agriculture, rural infrastructure and rural communities. Headquartered outside Denver, Colorado, CoBank serves customers from regional banking centers across the U.S. and also maintains an international representative office in Singapore.

Reasonable Accommodation

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CoBank is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.