First Western Bank & Trust has a rewarding Market President career opportunity in Bismarck, North Dakota.

First Western Bank & Trust fills a niche in the banking world. Our $2.2 billion in assets and 19 locations across Minnesota and the Dakotas classify us as a premier community bank. First Western builds strong customer relationships and offers individuals and businesses the financial tools they need to succeed.

Established in 1964, we celebrate the 60th anniversary of First Western Bank & Trust and commemorate six decades of commitment to the communities we serve. First Western is a trusted financial institution with a legacy of service and community involvement. Join our team of knowledgeable, friendly, professional employees as we continue to build on that success.

Market President Benefit Highlights

• Medical Insurance: a high deductible health plan that includes wellness benefits covered 100%
• HSA: First Western Bank & Trust contributes to your health savings account
• 401(k): First Western matches up to 5% of your pay with immediate vesting
• Special employee interest rates on mortgage and consumer loans
• Bonding leave: Two weeks of paid leave available for new parents
• Paid volunteer time

Market President Overview of Responsibilities

Direct and manage First Western Bank & Trust’s Bismarck Region’s retail, commercial, and ag banking activities to fulfill growth objectives and policies.

• Responsible for budget-planning, loan growth, and deposit growth
• Provide leadership and personal involvement in the local community to develop business relationships and represent the bank as a responsible business citizen
• Provide leadership for entire staff in developing and attaining individual goals
• Oversee Bismarck Region’s lending function and maintain strong commercial, agriculture, and consumer portfolios
• Guide bankers in meeting loan portfolio growth, sustainability goals, and detecting deteriorating loan quality
• Administer individual loan portfolio; secure and process both large and complex loans based on loan policies and procedures
• Prepare and deliver presentations on credit and credit related items to the Board of Directors
• Responsible for Bismarck Region’s credit quality and collection functions

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or finance related field
• At least 5 to 10 years’ experience in bank lending, loan review, compliance or finance
• Strong understanding of financial statements
• Knowledge of loan policies and regulations
• Knowledge of credit policies and standards
• Additional certification or lending credentials a plus

Skills/Abilities

• Managerial skills to develop and direct employees
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Demonstrate professionalism
• Integrity
• Ability to define problems, facts and draw valid conclusions
• Strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills
• Highly organized to prioritize and achieve goals
• Computer proficiency

First Western Bank & Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or veteran status.