What are the responsibilities and job description for the Agricultural Business Lender position at North Star Community Credit Union?
Agricultural Business Lender– Minot, ND
Location: Grafton and Minot North Dakota
Compensation: Competitive base
Are you an experienced Agricultural Business Lender ready to own your portfolio, grow your relationships, and make a meaningful impact in your community? North Star Community Credit Union is seeking a results-driven professional to originate, manage, and supervise our commercial loan portfolio while shaping agricultural lending strategy in both the Grafton and Minot region.
Join a team where your contributions matter and your professional growth is valued.
The Ideal Candidate
- 3–5 years of commercial or agricultural lending experience
- Expertise in North Dakota agricultural markets
- Proven success with large-scale crop and livestock producers, agribusiness operations, or complex farm financing structures
- Experience managing significant agricultural loan portfolios in rural financial institutions
- Strong analytical skills and ability to structure creative, tailored lending solutions
- Relationship-focused, results-driven, autonomous, and ready to lead
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent industry certification preferred
Key Responsibilities
- Originate, Manage, and Supervise Loans: Take ownership of North Star’s commercial loan portfolio, maintaining and improving asset quality while developing new and existing business relationships
- Business Development: Grow your portfolio by cultivating high-value agricultural and commercial clients in the Minot area
- Financial Analysis & Structuring: Review business financials, assess risk, and structure loans that maximize client success and portfolio performance
- Portfolio Oversight & Compliance: Monitor assets, ensure regulatory compliance, and maintain accurate, up-to-date documentation
- Member & Community Engagement: Provide strategic guidance to members and represent North Star in industry and local events to strengthen relationships and lending opportunities
Why This Role Stands Out
- Portfolio Ownership: Full autonomy to manage and grow your book of business
- Impact & Influence: Directly support agricultural leaders and businesses while shaping lending strategy in your region
- Professional Growth: Leadership opportunities and ability to influence North Star’s agricultural lending approach
- Culture: Collaborative, high-performing, and community-focused
Benefits & Perks
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, financial well-being, and work-life balance of our employees.
Our benefits may include:
- Health Insurance: Medical coverage options to help support you and your family's healthcare needs.
- Dental & Vision Insurance: Coverage options to support your overall health and wellness.
- Retirement Savings: A 401(k) retirement savings plan to help you prepare for your financial future.
- Paid Time Off: Opportunities to take time away from work to rest, recharge, and spend time with family.
- Paid Holidays: Time to enjoy recognized holidays.
- Professional Development: Opportunities to expand your knowledge, develop your skills, and grow your career.
- Employee Wellness: Initiatives focused on supporting employee health and well-being.
- Community Involvement: Opportunities to participate in activities that make a positive impact in the communities we serve.
Interpersonal Skills: Work involves much personal contact with others inside and/or outside the organization for the purpose of first-level conflict resolution, building relationships, and soliciting cooperation. Discussions involve a higher degree of confidentiality and discretion, requiring diplomacy and tact in communication.
Other Skills: Must have experience in analyzing business financial statements and assessing the viability of businesses; must have excellent communication and PR skills; ability to use related software required.
Your Next Move:
If you’re ready to take full ownership of your portfolio, expand your influence, and drive meaningful results in the Minot area, we want to hear from you.
More Than a Job—An Opportunity to Make a Difference
As a member of North Star's lending team, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals, develop your expertise in commercial and agricultural finance, and contribute to the success of local businesses, farmers, and ranchers.