Imagine a career where your efforts feed the world, support generational family businesses, drive the U.S. agricultural economy, and build a legacy of trust with rural America. At MetLife Investment Management (MIM), you can join a team of agricultural finance experts at a company that has been providing agricultural mortgage loans since 1917.
“This is a very personal business – some of these properties have been in families for generations.” - Greg Gallaway, Managing Director
Why Work in Agricultural Finance?
From cold storage in the Northeast, to corn, wheat, and soybean farms in the Midwest, to Douglas Fir forests in Oregon and vineyards in California, MIM Agricultural Finance plays a vital role in ensuring that its borrowers have the financial resources they need to grow and thrive. At MIM, your work supports the production of food, fiber, and shelter—life’s most essential needs.
With $24.2 billion1 in agricultural mortgages under management, MIM is the largest agricultural mortgage lender in the U.S. outside of government sponsored enterprises2. Every loan provides capital for critical industries. MetLife’s purpose statement – “Always with you, building a more confident future” – drives everything we do.
“One of the most rewarding realizations in my career is knowing that the work we do in the Agribusiness group, ultimately helps feed people across the U.S. and the world. That impact makes the challenging work worth it.” - Lina Garcia, Director
A Small Team With A Big Impact
With about 100 professionals3 nationwide, you will have the opportunity to quickly take on meaningful responsibility. Associates describe the environment as collaborative, generous, and committed to growth.
Our national footprint provides a unique combination of regional specialization and cross‑regional mobility. With teams in Fresno, CA, Overland Park, KS, Memphis, TN, and Whippany, NJ, you will sharpen your expertise in the commodities that define your region, while still accessing opportunities to collaborate in new markets and disciplines.
"We operate in a highly collaborative way and move with speed and discipline, it’s how we win together.” - Michael Babenko, Senior Director
“The variety of commodities and deals you get exposure to keeps the work engaging and helps you stay connected to both the people and the markets across the platform.” - Chandler McKellar, Director
A Purpose‑Driven Career With Room to Grow
Associates from different backgrounds are building meaningful and versatile careers here. Key roles include relationship management, loan origination, credit analysis, portfolio management, and data analytics, among others. You will be part of a team striving to generate high-quality agricultural mortgage loans with strong, risk-adjusted returns for our investors while also supporting the rural communities we lend into.
MIM Agricultural Finance is invested in almost every agricultural commodity in the U.S. We invest at scale, with loan sizes from $1 million to $250+ million. This breadth offers a financial and investment skill set that is difficult to match elsewhere. Our platform is grounded in trust, real‑world perspectives, and continuity.
“What I love about agricultural finance is how tangible the work is. You can see the long‑term food security our capital supports across sectors like processing, merchandising, and distribution. Every deal has real‑world impact. And at MIM, that work supports our New Frontier strategy through disciplined investing and thoughtful growth.” - Jennifer Mihelic, Associate
“Agricultural finance at MIM opens the door to almost anything you want to do in the industry – you gain exposure across commodities, regions, and operations at every scale.” - Rainer Telles, Senior Director
A Future Shaped by Innovation
U.S. agriculture is being transformed by technology, smarter data use, and the increasing need for speed and consistency across markets. In lockstep with our borrowers and investors, you will work with technology that enhances insight, strengthens relationships, and enables better decision-making. Artificial intelligence and other emerging tools will increasingly support our ability to provide the highest levels of service to our counterparties.
At MIM Agricultural Finance, the next chapter of agricultural lending will be defined by human relationships that benefit from the speed and efficiency of technology. We’re leaning into the future while staying rooted in the relationships that have always been at the heart of our business.
“Our people are our greatest differentiator, and AI is helping them make an even bigger impact, delivering faster borrower service and supporting sustainable AUM growth.” - Deanna Dayson, Director
Join Us and Help Strengthen the Future of Agriculture
If you're looking for a career with purpose, Agricultural Finance at MIM could be your next step. As one team member put it:
“This industry is constantly evolving, and it’s a privilege to work alongside the American farmer and help drive this industry into the future.” - Grant Hopkins, Associate
Explore open roles and start growing your impact with MIM Agricultural Finance.
1. Based on Principal Balance Outstanding of total portfolio as of December 31, 2025.
2. The Farm Real Estate Lending Landscape: Kansas State University, 2024
3. As of December 31, 2025
