Business Banking Associate III

Summary of Work

Location: This position may be located in Bank of North Dakota’s Bismarck office location; or has the option to work remotely while located within the State of North Dakota.

The selected candidate will assist in streamlining the loan workflow process by coordinating with lead banks, BND business bankers, credit analysts, and BND loan servicing associates, while acting as a secondary point of contact for incoming calls and e-mails from lead banks as it relates to the business banker portfolios. This position will also be responsible for obtaining and organizing credit documentation to prepare file for underwriting, generating correspondence and documentation checklists, coordinating loan funding with lead banks and BND loan servicing associates, and processing ongoing loan documentation. An expanded level of knowledge in commercial loan and collateral documentation is required to perform these tasks. The selected candidate will work closely with BND business bankers researching discrepancies, communicating program eligibility and parameters, and fostering the partnerships with lead banks through positive interactions. This position may be required to provide additional office support as necessary.

The desired candidate must have the ability to work on multiple loan files simultaneously. They must be able to adjust priorities to changing circumstances and maintain quality in a fast-paced atmosphere. A significant level of trust and diplomacy is required, in addition to courtesy and tact. Work involves extensive interaction with others, internal and external, and requires influencing and training others.

Minimum Qualifications

This position requires an associate degree in finance, business, or a closely related field of study and three years of work experience in commercial, agriculture, or real estate loan documentation or lending. Additional work experience as described may substitute for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

The hiring authority may underfill as a Business Banking Associate II if the applicant pool dictates. Level two requires an associate degree and 18 months of work experience in banking.