Director, Agrifinance Mortgage Loan Production - Aegon AM

Job Description Summary

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.

Position Overview:

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.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• 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.

Required 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 Proficient using MS Excel and Word, and the ability to learn financial statement spreading tool, mapping tools, valuation package and other software.

Preferred Qualifications:  

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

Job and compensation levels depend upon an applicant’s qualifications including the extent of candidate’s relevant experience and other job-related factors and will be determined by hiring supervisors/managers and HR.

At Aegon Asset Management, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We are more than a global Asset Management firm – we are a people business, and we recognize that delivering excellent client outcomes comes from embracing diverse perspectives. We value diversity in the full range of human uniqueness without limitation including race, gender, ability, language, culture, beliefs, age, origin, background, perspectives and experiences.

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Why Work for Us

At Aegon Asset Management, we invest in You.

Our people are our greatest asset; with a competitive rewards program including incentive compensation, health and wellness benefits, retirement programs, and learning and development opportunities, our employees are engaged and empowered.  Come be a part of driving our success!

Equal Opportunity Employer:

AEGON USA Realty Advisors, LLC, is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of age, religion, sex, gender identity, genetic information, race, color, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, participation in the uniformed services (e.g. U.S. Armed Forces, National Guard), physical or mental disability, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local equal employment opportunities laws.

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