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.
This Job Description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising the position.
Compensation details: 64920.96-64920.96 Yearly Salary
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