Role Description The Manager - Loan Processing and Closing is responsible for leadership, oversight, and strategic direction for teams responsible for loan processing and closing activities. This role ensures operational excellence, regulatory compliance, consistent customer experience, and continuous process improvement while developing team capability and driving performance outcomes aligned with organizational goals. The position will report directly to the Senior Manager - Servicing and Closing and will be a liaison with other members of the Operations team as well as Underwriting, Client Services, Farm and Ranch Credit, Servicing, Post Close, Business Development, and Legal departments. The position will be based in the Farmer Mac Johnston, Iowa, location, with the possibility of remote hire for the exceptional candidate. Core business hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 p.m. Central. This position may need to be available on occasion outside of the core business hours and/or business days for planned and unplanned activities to complete time sensitive projects or to attend off-site meetings and events. Primary Responsibilities and Duties - Oversee day-to-day loan processing and closing workflows to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and quality standards are met. - Lead, coach, and develop a team of Senior Analysts, Analysts, and Specialists across loan processing and closing functions. - Set clear performance expectations, conduct regular one-on-ones, deliver feedback, and manage performance review and development planning processes. - Identify skills gaps and implement training, cross training, and succession plans to strengthen bench strength. - Ensure adherence to internal policies, regulatory requirements, investor guidelines, and service level agreements. - Monitor workloads, prioritize deliverables, and resolve capacity constraints or operational bottlenecks. - Provide escalation management for complex or high-risk loan issues. - Build a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. - Plan and prioritize work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Qualifications - Strong understanding of loan processing, servicing, post closing, and/or closing operations. - Proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations. - Proficient in Microsoft Office and Salesforce applications. - Capacity to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands. - Knowledge of the following documents: - Land Leases/Assignments - Closing Documents - Appraisals Education and Experience - Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Real Estate, or Legal Studies. Other related areas of study may be considered. - Minimum 6 years related agricultural lending experience. Benefits - Our compensation philosophy is targeted pay positioning relative to peers, our industry, and external markets. - Farmer Mac is committed to a compensation program that will enable the organization to attract, motivate, reward, and retain highly skilled and creative talent. - The typical starting salary range for this position is between $84,000-98,000, although wages can vary based on experience and geography.

Role Description Du möchtest mit deiner Arbeit etwas Sinnvolles bewirken und Eltern dabei unterstützen, finanziell für ihre Kinder vorzusorgen? Dann bist du bei Invest4Kids genau richtig. Als Senior Sales Manager (m/w/d) bist du Teil unseres Vertriebsteams und trägst dazu bei, unsere Mission sichtbar zu machen. In deiner Rolle übernimmst du Verantwortung für die Beratung und Gewinnung von Familien und gestaltest aktiv unseren Vertriebserfolg. - Umsetzung der Vertriebsstrategie im direkten Kundenkontakt - Verantwortung für eigene Umsatz- und Abschlussziele - Analyse der eigenen KPIs und kontinuierliche Verbesserung - Aktive Mitgestaltung und Optimierung der Customer Journey - Zusammenarbeit mit Marketing zur Lead-Nutzung - Nutzung und Weiterentwicklung bestehender Vertriebsprozesse und Tools - Einbringen von Markt- und Kundenfeedback Qualifications - Mehrjährige Erfahrung in leitenden Vertriebspositionen - Nachweisbare Erfolge im Aufbau und der Skalierung von Vertriebsteams - Strategisches Denken gepaart mit operativer Umsetzungsstärke - Begeisterung für sinnstiftende Geschäftsmodelle - Starke Kommunikations- und Leadership-Skills Benefits - Ein sinnstiftendes Umfeld mit klarer Mission: Eltern dabei zu unterstützen, finanziell für ihre Kinder vorzusorgen - Gestaltungsspielraum für eigene Ideen und Projekte mit Wirkung - Ein junges, engagiertes Team mit starkem Zusammenhalt und positiver Energie - Flexible Arbeitszeiten - Apple-Geräte - Ein modernes Office an der Förde - Hansefit oder Jobticket - Regelmäßige Teamevents - Flache Hierarchien - Die Chance, Teil eines Unternehmens zu sein, das Familien nachhaltig stärkt

Helping careers take flight. Reshaping an industry. Enable your career to be Made on Duck Creek.   WHO WE ARE Duck Creek Technologies is the intelligent solutions provider defining the future of the property and casualty (P&C) and general insurance industry. We are the platform upon which modern insurance systems are built, enabling the industry to capitalize on the power of the cloud to run agile, intelligent, and evergreen operations. Our modern SaaS solutions help insurers set a new standard and revolutionize how consumers interact with insurance companies.   Authenticity, purpose, and transparency are core to Duck Creek, and we believe insurance should be there for individuals and businesses when, where, and how they need it most. Our market-leading solutions are available on a standalone basis or as a full suite, and all are available via Duck Creek OnDemand. With more than 1,000 successful implementations to date, Duck Creek removes the IT burden for insurers so they can focus on the business of insurance.  We have a flock of more than 1,800 employees across the globe and are proud to be a Flexible-First employer. We empower our employees with the choice to work from an office, from home, or on a hybrid schedule. Our flexible-first environment fosters productivity, inclusion, collaboration, and ensures a consistent employee experience regardless of location. If working in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving company that is transforming one of the world’s oldest and largest industries sounds exciting, let us know. We are excited you are considering Duck Creek as a future employer and hope you decide to join “The Flock”!  To learn more about us, visit www.duckcreek.com and follow us on our social channels for the latest information – LinkedIn and Twitter. WHAT YOU’LL DO Duck Creek’s products are designed for cloud-native true SaaS architecture and have a complex architecture that spans multiple layers of code and functionality. All products are deployed on the Azure cloud platform and use several Azure cloud services. We complete end-to-end automated testing and automate the end-to-end build to production deployment CI/CD processes. We are building a future-forward Duck Creek platform that will serve as the foundation for all the products and will provide multiple services that other products will use. The platform will include infrastructure, data, and various other services that will be required by all the products. You will work on one or more of Duck Creek’s products. As a Senior People Manager, Engineering, you will be responsible for managing and ensuring the performance and results of multiple agile teams across the Engineering organization. Your key responsibilities will include: - Team Leadership and Management: - Manage and be accountable for the performance and results of multiple agile teams. - Lead and supervise teams, assuming people management responsibilities including the management of direct reports and subordinate team members. - Set performance objectives and conduct annual performance reviews. - Develop staff members through coaching and fostering a positive work environment. - Mentor and grow team leaders, ensuring they have the support and guidance needed to succeed. - Build and lead a culture of accountability to meet business objectives and goals. - Strategic Planning and Execution: - Manage planning, staffing, budgeting, and expense priorities. - Recommend and implement changes to methods and processes. - Drive teams to adhere to existing processes and define new/improved processes. - Establish operational objectives and plans, delegating assignments to staff members. - Provide end-to-end governance and manage stakeholder relationships across the business group. - Perform risk and dependency management across the engineering organization. - Oversee resource planning activities and drive process improvement across the suite. - Technical Leadership: - Lead and manage the technical activities of multiple complex software development projects. - Ensure the team delivers software within the accepted quality standards by facilitating a working “definition of done” (DoD) for Agile stories within each team. - Motivate teams to solve problems and deliver high-quality results. - Play an active lead role within the skill organization. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. What You’ve Done: - Education and Work Experience: - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Sciences, or a related field. - Total Work Experience: 15+ years (related to software development), 12 years minimum. - OR Master’s degree with 12+ years of experience. - Leadership Experience: 5 years minimum - Product Development Experience: 6+ years. - Minimum 1 year of experience in AI native development. - Knowledge and Skills Required (AI and Development Skills ): - Machine Learning fundamentals (supervised, unsupervised, reinforcement learning) - Deep Learning basics - Generative AI (LLMs, prompt engineering, RAG, fine-tuning concepts) - NLP, Computer Vision basics - Model lifecycle (training, validation, deployment) - MLOps concepts - API-based AI integration - Cloud AI services (Azure OpenAI, AWS Bedrock, Google Vertex AI) - Proficient in scalable, resilient, modern, cloud-native development with .NET (primarily), Python, or Typescript. - Proficient in Object-oriented design, .NET (preferred). - Proficient in CI/CD technologies to deliver software to customers with full automation. - Experience building monitoring, alerting, and observability for maintaining high customer SLAs for SaaS delivered products. - Excels in the ability to lead, teach, and guide modern software-development practices across Product Development, operating independently with guidance. - Specialized Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities: - Strong engineering background with the ability to multi-task and work on several projects simultaneously. - Deep knowledge of Agile Scrum. - Strong leadership skills with a focus on mentorship and team development. - Strong verbal and written communication skills. - Ability to drive third-party relationships when required. - Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills. - Human relation skills or combined skills in understanding, developing, and/or motivating people. Other Requirements: - Travel: 0-10 - Work Authorization: Legally authorized to work in the country of the job location. WHAT WE STAND FOR  Our global company celebrates & leverages the differences each employee brings to the table. Our success is a direct result of an inclusive culture where opportunities to learn from one another occur regardless of title, seniority, or background. This collaborative and team-oriented approach is at the core of how we operate and continuously improve our products, services, and systems.  As such, Duck Creek is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants – to recruit, hire, train, and reward employees for their individual abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, marital, military, or any other protected status.  We strive to be an example to the world of inclusion, diversity, and equity in all things – where employees are free to be their authentic selves in the workplace and in the communities in which we live. We believe in leading by example and are proud of the diversity of our team and our shared commitment to our Core Values: We Prioritize Respect; We Listen; We Care; We Add Value; and We Lead. To learn more about our inclusive company culture, values, DE&I initiatives, and people, please visit: https://www.duckcreek.com/life-at-duck-creek/ Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers with our web content by sending an email to accessibility@duckcreek.com. Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Duck Creek Technologies may collect and process your personal data for recruitment purposes in accordance with our Privacy Notice and applicable data protection laws Duck Creek Technologies does not accept, nor will we pay a fee for any hires resulting from unsolicited headhunter or agency resumes. #LI-Remote #LI-JJ

Job Posting: Since 1953, Ferguson has been a source of quality supplies for a variety of industries. Together We Build Better infrastructure, better homes and better businesses. We exist to make our customers’ complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable. We proactively solve problems, adapt and grow to continuously serve our customers, communities and each other. Ferguson, a Fortune 500 company, is proud to provide best-in-class products, service and capabilities across the following industries: Commercial/Mechanical, Facilities Supply, Fire and Fabrication, HVAC, Industrial, Residential Trade, Residential Building and Remodel, Waterworks and Residential Digital Commerce. Ferguson has approximately 36,000 associates across 1,700 locations. Ferguson is a community of proud associates who operate with the shared purpose of building something meaningful. You will build a career that you are proud of, at a company you can believe in. Ferguson is currently seeking an individual to fill an immediate need for a Business Development Manager to drive our Gulf Coast Motor Operated Valve (MOV) business, working remotely in Texas, preferably in the Greater Houston area. Responsibilities - Partner with our Industrial Business group leadership and Regional Directors to develop and implement business plans for Motor Operated Valve products and services - Conduct research and analysis of business opportunities, consistent with the organization's long range and strategic plans - Evaluate future geographic expansion opportunities and measure success of new market entry - Collaborate on execution plans for markets in alignment with our Motor Operated Valve product strategy - Planning and preparation of business proposals and make recommendations to senior management - Work closely with Ferguson’s National Accounts, EPC, Sales Mgt, Outside Sales teams to assist in driving growth - Act as liaison between Category Management and the branches / field - Partner with Category Management to evaluate and select vendors, expand current offerings and continuously evaluate channel options - Lead all aspects of the development of key projects and is accountable for the successful closure of business deals - Responsible for the overall development, implementation and progress of strategic business targets - Develop new processes to meet project needs, and for designing projects to suit the financial and operating criteria of a project - Prepare documents and materials (for example, reports, presentations, information packages) for meetings and discussions with potential clients and business partners so that the information provided is accurate and appropriate for external distribution - Maintain contact with the key decision makers internally and externally - May assist with special analysis in areas such as operational efficiency, market penetration and profitability Qualifications - 10 years’ of business development experience is preferred, industry and technical experience with Motor Operated Actuators (MOV) products is strongly preferred - Bachelor’s Degree, however, equivalent work experience will also be considered - Proven track record of attaining maximum sales results through successful interaction with established customers and new prospects - Passion for excellent customer service and a strive to exceed sales targets - Outstanding negotiating, problem solving, and interpersonal skills - Strong organizational, planning, and follow-up skills - Good eye for business and high integrity - Ability to make effective presentations and project recommendations - Valid driver’s license required, role requires regular travel to customer HQ or jobsite locations as well as participation in customer/vendor lunch and learn sessions as well as customer events or trade shows - Proficient use of technology to drive business results, ability to adjust and ramp up on new software programs quickly (Microsoft Office 365, Power BI, Salesforce CRM, Oracle ERP, etc.) At Ferguson, we care for each other. We value our well-being just as much as our hard work. We are committed to a holistic approach towards benefits plans and programs that support the mental, physical and financial well-being of our associates. Our competitive offering not only includes benefits like health, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance and a 401(k) with a company match, but our associates also enjoy additional meaningful and inclusive enhancements that are adaptable to their diverse situations and needs, including mental health coverage, gender affirming and family building benefits, paid parental leave, associate discounts, community involvement opportunities and more! - Pay Range: - $7,245.00 - $15,785.00- Estimated Ranges displayed are Monthly for Salaried roles OR Hourly for all other roles. - This role is Bonus or Incentive Plan eligible. - Ferguson complies with all wage regulations. The starting wage may be higher in certain locations based on local or state wage requirements. - The Company is an equal opportunity employer as well as a government contractor that shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a), which prohibits discrimination against qualified protected Veterans and the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(A), which prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability. Ferguson Enterprises, LLC. is an equal employment employer F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. Equal Employment Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation Information