Senior Credit Officer, Ag & Commercial Lending

BankWest; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

BankWest in Pierre, SD seeks a Credit Officer to evaluate credit worthiness and approve loans up to committee limits. You will collaborate with lending staff, ensure loan policy compliance, and provide timely decisions while improving credit processes.

Responsibilities include monitoring portfolio quality, supporting risk assessments, training staff, and developing reports and documentation to clarify risks for stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent experience.
• 10 years' Ag/Commercial lending experience required.
• Strong credit and financial analysis and underwriting skills required.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve Ag/Commercial credit requests and related loans.
• Monitor loan portfolio quality and ensure adherence to BankWest policy.
• Provide timely credit decisions and support to HOC/CCO as needed.
• Assist in developing reports, loan forms and documentation.

Skills

Credit analysis

Underwriting

Financial statement analysis

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

BankWest in Pierre, SD seeks a Credit Officer to evaluate credit worthiness and approve loans up to committee limits. You will collaborate with lending staff, ensure loan policy compliance, and provide timely decisions while improving credit processes.

Responsibilities include monitoring portfolio quality, supporting risk assessments, training staff, and developing reports and documentation to clarify risks for stakeholders.