Business Banking Associate

Location Fargo Southpointe Job Description: At Gate City Bank, we are committed to making the lives of our customers and communities better by living out our mission of creating a better way of life. As a mutual community bank, we’ve proudly served our region for more than 100 years with a focus on innovation, empowerment, and genuine customer care. Our team members are the heart of who we are - driven by our core values, dedicated to service, and inspired to make a meaningful difference every day. When you join Gate City Bank, you become part of a culture that values growth, collaboration, and giving back. About the Role The Business Banking Associate plays a key role in supporting Gate City Bank’s Business Bankers by managing essential administrative, operational, and client support functions. This position helps ensure a smooth lending process, exceptional client experience, and strong compliance practices. From coordinating loan documentation to onboarding new customers, you will help keep our commercial banking operations running efficiently while building trusted relationships across our teams. What You’ll Do Serve as a primary point of contact for Business Bankers and commercial clients, handling administrative tasks, loan documentation, renewals, and portfolio management. Prepare, review, and process commercial loan documentation, including renewals and modifications. Coordinate with credit, legal, compliance, and loan operations teams to ensure timely, accurate loan closings. Monitor loan covenants, maturities, and compliance requirements; proactively follow up on exceptions. Lead onboarding for new commercial clients, including due diligence, KYC/AML documentation, and account setup. Assist in preparing credit packages, financial spreads, and portfolio reports. Support Business Bankers with client presentations, relationship reviews, and sales-related needs. Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance operational efficiency. Potentially manage a portfolio of existing commercial customers, ensuring strong service, accuracy, and compliance. What We’re Looking For Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or a related field preferred. Minimum 2 years of banking experience, with demonstrated ability to manage complex workflows and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Strong client service orientation and effective problem-solving skills. Familiarity with regulatory and compliance requirements (BSA/AML, OFAC) preferred. Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate professionally across teams and with clients. Why Join Gate City Bank? At Gate City Bank, we believe in empowering our team members to grow, innovate, and make a difference. We offer a welcoming, values-driven environment, meaningful community involvement opportunities, and comprehensive benefits that support your wellbeing and success. EOE/including Disability/Vets Member FDIC Gate City Bank is growing and creating more employment opportunities to meet our customer's needs For a Better Way of Life.® At Gate City Bank, we are committed to making the lives of our team members better by investing in them with competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package. We take pride in providing a fun, fast paced, high energy, and collaborative work environment and have been named by Prairie Business Magazine as one of the 50 Best Places to Work in the region for twelve years in a row. We are excited you are interested in joining the Gate City Bank team. To view our comprehensive benefit package, click here!