Job Information
Bravera Ag Banking Officer in Northwood, North Dakota
Description
Bravera Bank is hiring for an Ag Banking Officer in Northwood, ND. Bravera is an employee- and director-owned company that is committed to helping our employees forge a new path in their career. We work together to drive continuous improvement which enhances the customers experience and keeps our organization moving forward.
This position is responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with agricultural-based customers. Will solicit and originate quality loans, deposits, and special products and services with customers.
MEASURES OF SUCCESS:
Focused efforts to grow agricultural 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 agricultural clients. Will serve as the primary point of contact for financial services and solutions.
Solicit, evaluate, and originate agricultural 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.
QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES):
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, or other ag -related field preferred OR an equivalent combination of education and a minimum of three years’ relevant experience in agricultural lending or banking.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to analyze financial statements and assess creditworthiness.
Familiarity with agricultural operations and seasonal financial cycles.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Loan Volume = Minimum of $10MM in loan volume.
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 50 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
Northwood, ND
Benefits
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.
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Qualifications
Education
Preferred
- Bachelors or better in Business Administration
Experience
Preferred
- 3 years: Related banking experience
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