Portfolio Administrator - West Fargo

First International Bank & Trust; West Fargo, Northern (ND, KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

First International Bank & Trust is seeking a Portfolio Administrator to support its Commercial Lending team. You will partner with Commercial Loan Officers to service business relationships and provide exceptional customer support.

The role involves analyzing financial information, maintaining portfolio data, and ensuring timely documentation and requests are fulfilled. A strong banking background and solid communication skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Ability to analyze financial information and understand basic commercial credit principles.
• Strong organization skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with lenders and support teams.

Responsibilities

• Support Commercial Loan Officers in servicing commercial banking relationships.
• Serve as a primary customer contact for day-to-day requests, documentation, and account servicing needs.
• Review financial statements, tax returns, collateral information, and other credit-related documentation.
• Assist with commercial credit requests by gathering information and preparing supporting materials.
• Monitor financial reporting requirements and loan-related exceptions.
• Maintain accurate customer and portfolio information with timely follow-up.
• Partner with lenders to strengthen customer relationships and identify additional banking solutions.
• Assist in monitoring credit quality and potential portfolio concerns.
• Coordinate with internal teams to support a seamless customer experience.
• Build strong business customer relationships with professionalism and responsiveness.

Skills

Excellent communication and customert

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel & Word)

Job description

Posted Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 6:00 AM

First International Bank & Trust is seeking a Portfolio Administrator to support our Commercial Lending team. This role partners with Commercial Loan Officers to service business relationships and provide exceptional customer support.

As an extension of the lender, the Portfolio Administrator helps address customer needs, maintain financial information, and monitor portfolio activity. This is a strong fit for someone who enjoys working with business customers, has solid financial and analytical skills, and wants to grow in commercial banking.

What Will Help You Succeed

Success in this role requires strong relationship-building, follow-through, curiosity, and ownership. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working with business customers, managing financial information and deadlines, and supporting portfolio details with accuracy and care.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Commercial Loan Officers in servicing commercial banking relationships.
• Serve as a primary customer contact for day-to-day requests, documentation, and account servicing needs.
• Review financial statements, tax returns, collateral information, and other credit-related documentation.
• Assist with commercial credit requests by gathering information and preparing supporting materials.
• Monitor financial reporting requirements and loan-related exceptions.
• Maintain accurate customer and portfolio information with timely follow-up.
• Partner with lenders to strengthen customer relationships and identify additional banking solutions.
• Assist in monitoring credit quality and potential portfolio concerns.
• Coordinate with internal teams to support a seamless customer experience.
• Build strong business customer relationships with professionalism and responsiveness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; experience in commercial banking, credit analysis, lending support, financial services, or a related field preferred.
• Ability to analyze financial information and understand basic commercial credit principles.
• Strong organization skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with lenders and support teams.

First International Bank and Trust is a family-owned full-service Community Bank with locations in ND, MN, SD, and AZ.

We show our employees we care by providing competitive benefits and training and growth opportunities. Here are the things we offer within our full-time benefits package:

• 401K Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Generous PTO and Holiday pay