Agricultural​/Commercial Loan Officer

Location: Minot, North Dakota

Compensation: Competitive base

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Competitive base salary
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• Employer-supported retirement plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Community-focused, collaborative culture

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.

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.

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.