Agricultural Business Lender

North Star Community Credit Union • Minot, ND

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About The Position

North Star Community Credit Union is seeking an Agricultural Business Lender to originate, manage, and supervise its commercial loan portfolio and help shape agricultural lending strategy in the Grafton and Minot, North Dakota region. The role offers autonomy to manage and grow a portfolio, develop agricultural and commercial relationships, support local businesses and producers, and contribute to lending strategy. The lender will work with large-scale crop and livestock producers, agribusiness operations, and complex farm financing needs while maintaining asset quality and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

• 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 tailored lending solutions.
• Relationship-focused, results-driven, autonomous, and ready to lead.
• Experience analyzing business financial statements and assessing business viability.
• Excellent communication and public relations skills.
• Ability to use related software.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent industry certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Originate, manage, and supervise commercial loans while maintaining and improving portfolio asset quality.
• Develop new and existing business relationships and cultivate high-value agricultural and commercial clients in the Minot area.
• Review business financials, assess risk, and structure tailored loans to support client success and portfolio performance.
• Monitor portfolio assets, ensure regulatory compliance, and maintain accurate, current documentation.
• Provide strategic guidance to members and represent North Star at industry and local events.
• Contribute to agricultural lending strategy and support local businesses, farmers, and ranchers.

Benefits

• Medical health insurance coverage options.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Employee wellness initiatives.
• Community involvement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed