What are the responsibilities and job description for the Agricultural/Commercial Loan Officer position at North Star Community Credit Union?
Agriculture/Commercial Loan Officer – Minot, ND
Location: Minot, North Dakota
Compensation: Competitive base
Are you an experienced Ag/Commercial 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 the Minot region.
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
- Competitive base salary
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
- Employer-supported retirement plan
- Paid time off and holidays
- Community-focused, collaborative culture
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.
Salary : $70,174