AG LENDERS - Bismarck, ND $130K doe*

gpac; Bismarck (ND); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

gpac is seeking an Agricultural Loan Officer to develop and manage a focused agricultural loan portfolio with a hybrid work model in the farming community.

The role emphasizes relationship building, credit analysis, and sound underwriting while ensuring compliant loan documentation and client service excellence.

Qualifications

• Agricultural background or strong understanding of farming operations and financing needs.
• Approximately 1-3 years of credit analysis, underwriting, agricultural or commercial lending experience.
• Ability to develop business, build trust and maintain relationships with clients and community.
• Knowledge of loan documentation, credit administration, financial analysis, and lending compliance.
• Strong communication, organization, decision-making and client-service skills.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently in office and field.
• Salary up to $130,000 depending on experience

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a profitable agricultural loan portfolio meeting objectives.
• Build relationships with farmers, ag businesses and partners via outreach and visits.
• Evaluate credit requests, collect financial data, support underwriting decisions.
• Prepare loan documentation and ensure policy, regs, and risk standards compliance.
• Support loan processing, closing, servicing, and portfolio administration.
• Collaborate with senior lenders to grow business and market presence.

Skills

Credit analysis

Underwriting

Relationship building

Client service

Job description

Agricultural Loan Officer - Hybrid Opportunity

Are you a relationship-focused lending professional who understands agriculture and wants to make a meaningful impact within the farming community? A respected financial-services organization is seeking a motivated Agricultural Loan Officer to develop and manage a high-quality loan portfolio while delivering exceptional service to farmers and agricultural business owners.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, grow, and manage a profitable agricultural loan portfolio while meeting established production and location objectives.
• Build lasting relationships with farmers, agricultural businesses, community partners, and referral sources through regular outreach and client visits.
• Evaluate credit requests, collect and analyze financial information, and support sound underwriting and loan-structuring decisions.
• Prepare and maintain accurate loan documentation while ensuring compliance with internal policies, lending regulations, and risk-management standards.
• Support efficient loan processing, closing, servicing, and ongoing portfolio administration to provide a positive client experience.
• Collaborate with senior lenders and leadership to develop business-development, marketing, and market-growth strategies.

Qualifications

• Agricultural background or a strong understanding of farming operations, agricultural businesses, and the financing needs of producers.
• Approximately 1-3 years of experience involving credit analysis, underwriting, agricultural lending, commercial lending, or a closely related area.
• Demonstrated ability to develop business, establish trust, and maintain productive client and community relationships.
• Working knowledge of loan documentation, credit administration, financial analysis, and lending compliance.
• Strong communication, organization, decision-making, and client-service skills.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable working independently in both office and field environments.
• *Salary up to $130,000 depending on experience

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a smart, hungry, self-starting professional who enjoys developing new business, serving agricultural clients, and building a long-term career in lending. The individual should be comfortable balancing portfolio growth with sound credit quality and risk management.

Work Environment

• Hybrid work structure
• Combination of office-based responsibilities and client travel
• Regular interaction with farmers, agricultural businesses, and community partners
• Opportunity to develop professionally alongside experienced lending leaders

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.