Location: Bismarck, ND

Status: Full-time

Deadline: 07/10/2022

Work setting: It is strongly preferred that the successful candidate work on-site at BND Tuesday-Thursday, rotating with team members to work on-site Monday and Friday. We are flexible with this schedule and do our best to accommodate for family responsibilities. We believe there are advantages gained by working on-site together several days each week that strengthen our team.

Summary of Work

The highly respected Communications & Marketing team at Bank of North Dakota (BND) is seeking a multimedia specialist to play an important role in our five person department. If you are passionate about creative graphic design and dedicated to the highest quality standards, we may have the perfect job for you. The ability to collaborate and communicate well with co-workers throughout the Bank is essential.

BND is a unique place to work. We pride ourselves on our proactive, strategic approach to create financial solutions to current and emerging needs in the state. As the only bank in the country owned by the state, we serve all North Dakotans through programs that drive our economy to help business owners and farmers/ranchers be successful in business. Our student loan and College SAVE programs help thousands of residents achieve their higher education dreams.

Duties and Tasks

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Graphic design which includes illustrations, website creative development, PowerPoint presentation, social media imagery, banner design, infographics, brochures, one-page print ads and 15–20-page reports
• Assist with project specification writing
• Maintain the visual branding of all BND items
• The ability to lead multiple priorities, meet deadlines and champion projects from concept to completion
• Contributing as a team member to meet marketing goals, incorporating the best practices of branding and research
• Manage and develop landing pages and websites with HTML5, PHP, CSS3, JavaScript, CMS Platforms i.e., WordPress and SharePoin
• Design and edit external/internal communications materials.  The position requires Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Acrobat Pro expertise
• Design and edit external/internal webpages. (Requires WordPress and Microsoft SharePoint expertise)

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in graphic design or relevant field. If degree is not in graphic design, provide evidence of course work or special training in graphic design.
• High school diploma and five years of related professional work experience
• NOTE: Application must include four examples of graphic design work in a pdf or link to an online portfolio that demonstrates an ability to perform several of the project types noted under Responsibilities.

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Location: Bismarck, ND

Full/Part-time: Full-time

Deadline: 7/10/2022

Summary of Work

The individual in this role will have knowledge and skills to process payments for the entire BND loan portfolio made up of over 80 loan programs comprised of direct loans, participation loans and student loans. They will have analytical and problem-solving skills to be able to process non-posted and rejected payment reports to ensure all payments are posted correctly. This individual will verify information on loan boarding sheets, activate loans and disburse proceeds for new direct and participation loans. This position will process loan operating system maintenances to maintain integrity of two loan operating systems. This position will work closely with lead bank personnel educating them on the unique qualities of our loan programs. This role will research loan balance and interest accrual discrepancies and calculate and input corrections and adjustments. This position may assist with projects regarding software upgrades, calculating loan modifications, paying escrow, updating rates, processing stale dated checks and the escheatment process.

The selected candidate must be detail oriented and have a proven history of being able to complete detailed tasks consistently with accuracy. They must be an innovative team player with the ability to identify process inefficiencies and provide viable solutions. They will be expected to foster the Bank of North Dakota’s partnerships with lead banks through positive interactions and will be required to provide additional support as necessary. They must be able to adjust priorities to changing circumstances and maintain quality and accuracy 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.

Minimum Qualifications

This position requires an associate degree in finance, business, or a closely related field of study and 12 months work experience in banking. The hiring authority may substitute accredited accounting or banking course work for the required work experience if it provided the knowledge and skills required to perform the core competencies of the position to be filled.

Preferred Qualifications

• Work experience in lending, specifically with processing loan payments
• Knowledge of banking software systems
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment with diverse colleagues and customers
• Proven capability to handle multiple high priority tasks

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Starion Bank is seeking a full-time Universal Banker in Fargo.

Responsibilities:

• Open personal and business deposit accounts
• Cross-sell bank products and services
• Process loan requests
• Process regular teller transactions in an efficient, friendly and accurate manner
• Develop long-term relationships with consumer and business customers as well as maintain existing customer relationships

Qualifications:

• Prefer two to three years of experience in customer service, sales and cash handling
• Leadership abilities and self-motivation required

Starion Bank is a growing community bank known for providing local leadership, personalized service and community loyalty. We foster a culture where you can grow both professionally and personally, and we treat employees as our most important organizational asset.

Starion Bank offers a competitive salary and a full comprehensive benefit package including health, life, dental, vision, health savings account, 401K, profit sharing, paid vacation and holidays.

Apply online at www.starionbank.com/careers.

We are seeking a Business Banking Officer in Ellendale!

In this role, you will:

Start new banking relationships and grow existing ones through:

1. Proactive sales calls, community engagement, and collaboration with Starion colleagues, and
2. Diligent, data-driven administration of loan portfolios that complies with all bank policies and regulatory standards.

You should be:

In the know—always keeping up with both local business news and philanthropic projects, as well as national economic trends

Analytical–with top-notch financial and credit analysis skills

Self-aware—including highly intentional about your decision-making processes, and skilled in communicating them to diverse colleagues and customers

Customer-focused—happy to help others, genuinely curious about an array of industries, and hungry to learn new sales best practices at any stage of your career

You should have:

• A bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics or a related field.
• Commercial and Ag lending experience, formal credit training, and knowledge of compliance and regulatory standards.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.

Starion Bank is a growing community bank known for providing local leadership, personalized service and community loyalty. We foster a culture where you can grow both professionally and personally, and we treat employees as our most important organizational asset.

We offer a competitive salary and a full comprehensive benefit package including health, life, dental, vision, health savings account, 401K, profit sharing, paid vacation and holidays.

Apply online at www.starionbank.com/careers.

  Starion Bank mortgage banker named to three prestigious Top Originator lists

Starion Bank Mortgage Banking Supervisor Kassy Landis has been named to three distinguished lists of America’s top mortgage bankers. The Scotsman Guide named Landis in their Top Originators of 2021 and Top Women Originators of 2021 lists. Mortgage Executive Magazine named Landis as one of the Top 1% of Mortgage Originators of 2021. 

   Picture: Kassy Landis 

Landis, who is based in Bismarck, has been a mortgage banking officer since 2012. She joined Starion in 2006 as a Universal Banker, advanced to Business Banking Representative in 2007, and became a mortgage underwriter in 2008.

Her area of expertise is residential mortgage lending, including conventional loans, NDHFA First Time Home Buyer programs, FHA, VA, Construction, Lot, Bridge, Home Equity and jumbo loans, allowing Landis to help home buyers determine the financing that best fits their needs.  

Landis earned an associate degree from Bismarck State College and a bachelor’s degree from Dickinson State University, both in business administration. She served as a member of 2021-2022 City of Bismarck Special Assessments Task Force volunteer and currently serves as a member of Bismarck-Mandan Professional Women in Building, and as an affiliate member of both the Bismarck-Mandan HBA and Bismarck-Mandan Board of Realtors.

Scotsman Guide previously recognized Landis as one of the Top Women Originators and Top Originators in 2020. She was also recognized by Mortgage Executive Magazine in their Top 1% of Mortgage Originators for 2015, 2016, 2019 and 2020.

The Scotsman Guide is a source of news and research to keep mortgage professionals informed about important trends and topics in the industry. They provide finance tools, industry news, market data and research to help mortgage originators grow their networks.

Mortgage Executive Magazine annually compiles a comprehensive list of the nation’s top one percent of mortgage originators in the United States in order to recognize and celebrate their service, dedication and hard work it takes to serve clients during the home loan process.

About Starion Bank

Starion Bank is a $1.7 billion family-owned community bank and financial services organization. Established in Oakes, N.D., in 1969, Starion has 16 locations in Bismarck-Mandan, Bottineau, Dunseith, Ellendale, Fargo, Oakes and Rolla, N.D.: and Middleton, Monona and Sun Prairie, Wis.

Online

• www.starionbank.com
• www.facebook.com/starionbank