Business Banking Officer

Prairie Mountain Bank; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Incentive compensation opportunities

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A community-focused bank in Fargo, ND is seeking a Business Banking Officer to develop and maintain relationships with business clients. This role involves originating loans, analyzing creditworthiness, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in business lending and a bachelor’s degree in finance or a related field. The bank offers a competitive compensation package, including salary, incentives, health insurance, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven history of developing customer loan and deposit relationships.
• Ability to analyze financial statements and assess creditworthiness.
• Experience in business lending or banking, minimum 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with business clients.
• Solicit, evaluate, and originate business loans per bank policies.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and guidelines.
• Conduct financial analysis and risk assessments.
• Promote the organization in community activities.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Financial statement analysis

Business operations familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Bravera is hiring for a Business Banking Officer in Fargo, ND. This position is responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with business-based customers. Will solicit and originate quality loans, deposits, and special products and services with customers. Bravera is an employee and director owned company, committed to providing a competitive and rewarding compensation package. Apply at https://www.bravera.bank/about/careers. Equal Opportunity Employer.

MEASURES OF SUCCESS:

• Focused efforts to grow business loan and deposit portfolios.
• Customer satisfaction and retention.
• Community engagement and visibility.
• Compliance with regulatory standards.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with new and existing business clients. Will serve as the primary point of contact for financial services and solutions.
• Solicit, evaluate, and originate business loans in accordance with bank policies and regulatory guidelines. Monitor loan performance and provide ongoing support to clients.
• Must fully understand loan policy and procedures and recommend enhancements, as needed.
• Maintain a lending portfolio, approving credit within approved lending authority. Must maintain appropriate and complete documentation and files, as necessary.
• Will analyze asset and repayment quality on existing loans and loan applications.
• Responsible for collection of delinquent loans.
• Make regular customer contact and conduct field inspections, financial analysis, and risk assessments, as needed.
• Recommend appropriate banking products and services, based on customer needs and financial analysis.
• Keep abreast of current industry trends, new programs, and regulations.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless delivery of services and excellent customer service.
• Contribute to the overall success of the organization by leveraging opportunities as they relate to all entities of Bravera Holdings Corp.
• Must maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism regarding all employee and customer issues and information.
• Responsible for promoting the organization in the community through participation in various civic and community events, activities, committees, and organizations.
• The employee will adhere to all banking rules and regulations, including but not limited to the requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act. In addition, the employee will be proactive in the prevention of illegal activities, will vigilantly look for activities that may constitute any type of fraud including money laundering, and will report any suspicious activity to the BSA Officer.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, or other business-related field preferred OR an equivalent combination of education and a minimum of five years’ relevant experience in business lending or banking.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to analyze financial statements and assess creditworthiness.
• Familiarity with business operations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proven history of developing new customer loan and deposit relationships
• Proven history of providing successful referrals to other bank departments and subsidiary companies
• Exhibits solid underwriting skills and credit presentation skills (verbal and written)
• Handling of minimum of 75 customer relationships
• Historical rolling average of past dues of under 1.25%
• Historical technical exception level under 25%
• Historical charge offs of under $250,000

Location

Fargo, ND

To support this, we provide a competitive and rewarding compensation package which includes a competitive salary, incentive compensation opportunities, retirement plan with company match, health insurance, paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), paid community volunteer time and stock opportunities. As a learning organization, we are committed to investing in the growth and development of our team members, offering training opportunities and tuition reimbursement.

Our Values

• Give and earn trust. We support and empower one another to earn trust through accountable performance.
• Learn, teach and mentor. We are a learning organization that invests in growth and development.
• Collaborate and innovate. We work together to drive continuous improvement to enhance your experience.

Want to learn more about careers with Bravera? Go to bravera.bank/careers.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c).

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

Bachelors or better in Accounting or related field.

Bachelors or better in Economics or related field.

Bachelors or better in Finance or related field.

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