Business Associate

First Community Credit Union; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 Paid Holidays

401k Match

Medical, Dental & Vision

Job summary

First Community Credit Union is seeking a Business Associate to support Agricultural and Commercial Loan Officers in processing loans from origination through closing. You will gather and maintain loan documents, manage files, generate reports, and ensure compliance while delivering excellent member service.

You will interact with internal staff, title companies, and vendors to resolve issues promptly, maintain file accuracy, and support a seamless lending experience for our members.

Qualifications

• Administrative and clerical duties supporting loan officers.
• Strong customer service and accurate data entry.
• Proficient with office systems and documentation.
• Ability to communicate clearly with members and partners.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to Agricultural and Commercial Loan Officers.
• Gather, prepare and maintain loan documentation and files.
• Generate reports and manage loan file status and correspondence.
• Ensure compliance with policies and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain good member relations from origination through closing.

Skills

Administrative Support

Customer Service

Typing & Data Entry

Office Equipment

Team Player

Communication Skills

Detail‑Oriented

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

About FCCU

FCCU is the largest credit union in the region with over a billion dollars in assets. We are a growing family of employees who succeed both personally and professionally. We offer competitive total compensation, technical and leadership development, and opportunities for industry and community involvement.

As a credit union we are member owned. This allows us to invest in our members and the communities we serve. Through helping others achieve financial growth and giving back to our communities, you can truly fulfill the FCCU mission of Life is Better with Community.

Core Values- Strengthen Community by helping members grow and thrive.

• Community-Our Communities define who we are "People Helping People."
• Integrity-We will live and work with uncompromised integrity.
• Passion-We will display passion in our work and service to our membership.
• Growth-We believe that growing both as a Credit Union and professionally as employees is imperative to our long‑term success.

Position Summary

The Business Associate plays a vital role in supporting FCCU's mission of strengthening communities by helping members grow and thrive. This position provides essential administrative support to Agricultural and Commercial Loan Officers, ensuring smooth loan processing from origination through closing. By managing documentation, maintaining accurate loan files, and delivering exceptional member service, the Business Assistant I helps create a seamless lending experience for our members.

Duties and Responsibilities

You will perform general administrative support to the Agricultural and Commercial Loan Officers. Duties include gathering, preparing and maintaining loan documentation, managing loan files and correspondence, generating reports and maintaining good member relations from loan origination through closing while ensuring loan documentation and file maintenance is in compliance with applicable policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.

• Maintain and manage loan file and document status information and correspondence through the use of both system generated and manually prepared reports, adhering to established follow‑up procedures.
• Review loan documents for accuracy to ensure proper vesting, legal description, signatures and other relevant information is correct.
• Collect and process origination fee payments and ensure invoices associated with each loan are paid in a timely manner. Follow‑up on file exceptions and perform monitoring of files for outstanding items such as final title policies and insurance.
• Close out, organize and complete loan files according to established guidelines. Perform imaging of all required documents.
• Communicate by phone, written or electronic communication with internal and external parties (e.g. internal lending staff, title companies, third party vendors, business partners, loan members, etc) as needed to accurately complete loan files within prescribed timeframes.
• Respond to member in‑person and telephone inquiries, requests, and problems, taking ownership to resolve issues within given authority in a timely manner in accordance with member expectations and in compliance with operational and compliance procedures.
• Maintain the integrity of the member relationship management solution and sales program by accurately recording and tracking member encounters.

As a BA, you are goal‑oriented and always learning and improving. You are a self‑directed learner and have the ability to work with minimal supervision. You have strong analytical abilities and detail oriented. If this is you, you do not want to miss out on the opportunity to be part of the largest credit union in the region.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Hich school diploma or GED
• Strong administrative and clerical skills
• Excellent customer service
• Good typing and data entry skills
• Ability to operate a computer, telephone and other office equipment
• Competitive team player, with a positive attitude willing to learn and adapt to change
• Ability to communication, both written and verbal
• Detail‑oriented and able to work in a fast‑paced member service environment

Benefits

We provide a great benefits package that includes 11 paid federal holidays, 401k match, fully paid single medical, dental and vision and much more. While we know benefits are highly important, we also recognize and support the value of a family and work life balance.

Work Schedule

Monday‑Friday, 8 am‑5 pm.

First Community Credit Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. (EOE, including disability/vets)