Position Overview

• Conduct audits of Bank, Insurance, Trust and Leasing operational areas to ensure proper policies and procedures are being followed
• Examine departmental records and interview workers to ensure transactions are in compliance with state laws and federal regulations
• Perform audits according to the audit schedule and prepare findings reports
• Provide objective and practical recommendations for management action based on findings
• Conduct follow-up reviews of any operational or regulatory deficiencies
• Assist with providing data and information to external examiners
• Work with departments to ensure audit and exam corrections are implemented
• Conduct investigations of suspected fraudulent or suspicious activity as requested
• Stay informed of developments in federal and state agency examination requirements
• Assist Chief Risk Officer/Internal Audit and Compliance Manager with policy development as necessary
• Ensure compliance with banking laws, regulations and the Bank’s policies and procedures, including Bank Secrecy Act
• Maintain continuing education related to regulatory standards

• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned with or without notice

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or business-related field, preferred but not required
• Minimum two years of auditing experience or an acceptable combination of education and relevant banking experience
• CCBIA – Certified Community Bank Internal Auditor or equivalent credentials preferred

• Basic understanding of bank accounting practices, record keeping requirements, and fundamental principles of internal control
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
• Strong analytical skills with ability to assess and identify risks
• High degree of attention to detail and ability to work independently
• Confidentiality and tactfulness in dealing with bank and customer information is mandatory
• Computer processing skills and knowledge of Microsoft programs (i.e. Excel, Word)

• Go to www.firstwestern.bank/careers/
• Once there, click the SEE JOB POSTINGS button. The open positions will be listed.
• Select the position and, once it opens, there is an APPLY button at the bottom

Deposit Operations Specialist

Located in our Mandan branch, this position delivers high-quality customer service by providing deposit operations support to all 16 branches and customers in North Dakota and Wisconsin.

Responsibilities include:

• Process NSF’s
• Resolve/process non-post deposit items
• Process ACH exceptions, returns along with ACH disputes
• Process return items
• Balance general ledger accounts
• Proof processing and balancing of daily transactions
• Wires
• Debit card, Credit card and ATM transaction balancing along with dispute processing
• Process check adjustments
• Mobile deposit review
• Balance official checks
• Overdraft Management
• Account maintenance and other miscellaneous duties
• Address changes
• Promote and cross sell bank services

You should have:

• The equivalent of an associates degree
• One to two years of bookkeeping and/or operations experience
• Strong mathematical and problem-solving skills
• Multi-tasking and decision-making skills
• Computer skills including Outlook, Word and Excel
• Exceptional customer service skills.

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.

Join our team and work at a bank recognized as “Best of the Best” by Independent Banker magazine, “50 Best Places to Work” by Prairie Business magazine and “Top 10 Workplaces” by Bismarck-Mandan Young Professionals Network! Apply online at www.starionbank.com/careers.

Starion is seeking a Customer Service Call Center Representative in Mandan. Must be available to work in our Mandan location. Hours for this position could vary daily between 7 AM and 6 PM Monday – Friday and will be included in a Saturday rotation.

At Starion Bank, we’re looking for talented people who will put our customers at the center of everything we do. Join our diverse team where you’ll feel valued and inspired to contribute your unique skills and experience.

The Customer Service Call Center Representative will

• Process online accounts and consumer loans
• Deliver advanced digital and online offerings
• Process and manage online deposit accounts and consumer loans
• Enhance the customer experience while providing solutions to customers
• Serve consumers through digital (online, mobile and social) and call center (phone, email and chat)
• Provide customers with convenient ways to manage their accounts and provide solutions that meet their financial needs
• Serve all Starion Bank locations throughout North Dakota and Wisconsin

Customer Service Call Center Representatives are responsible for responding to routine and complex customer inquiries regarding consumer products and services as well as

• Quickly answer customer inquiries in a friendly and courteous manner
• Deliver exceptional service
• Provide first call resolution while following procedures that meet compliance guidelines
• Identify and offer customers the products and services they need and want to succeed financially
• Process online consumer account and loan applications
• Complete weekly tasks as assigned
• Assist customers with navigating and troubleshooting various online products

Qualifications:

• One or more years of customer service experience
• Experience in a call center or customer service setting preferred
• Prefer a general understanding of standard bank transactions as well as common products and services

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.

Join our team and work at a bank recognized as “Best of the Best” by Independent Business magazine, “50 Best Places to Work” by Prairie Business magazine and “Top 10 Workplaces” by Bismarck-Mandan Young Professionals Network! Apply online at www.starionbank.com/careers.

Starion Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer of women, minorities,

protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Starion Bank is seeking a Credit Analyst with an emphasis in Agriculture Lending Analysis in Bismarck or Fargo, North Dakota; or Madison, Wisconsin. This position may be eligible for remote work where the physical location is within 200 miles of one of our locations in ND or WI.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Financial analysis of credit requests and special projects
• Preparing financial statement spreadsheets
• Conducting financial and borrower analysis
• Preparing credit approval presentations

You should have:

• Two to five years similar experience and the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree
• Sound analytical, problem solving, and written communication skills.
• Strong organization, time management, and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize work, multi-task, and work independently
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Computer skills including Outlook, Word, Excel and Power Point

Starion 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.’

Join our team and work at a bank recognized as “Best of the Best” by Independent Banker magazine, “50 Best Places to Work” by Prairie Business magazine and “Top 10 Workplaces” by Bismarck-Mandan Young Professionals Network! Apply online at www.starionbank.com/careers.

Starion Bank is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Job Title:           Ag Lender                                                                    Classification:              Exempt, Officer

Department:      Lending – Commercial & Ag                                        Status:                         Full-time

Reports To:       SVP Ag and Commercial Lending Manager             Reviewed:                   January 4, 2023

Position Overview

Develop new agricultural loan business for First Western Bank & Trust through securing, structuring, and closing loans, as well as maintain and service existing Ag lending portfolio

Essential Job Functions

• Conduct sales calls and meet with prospective and existing customers to establish new loan business
• Represent the bank in local community and at agriculture meetings and events to market the bank’s products, services and expertise
• Administer individual loan portfolio including agriculture, agri-business, and other assigned loans
• Responsible for managing all new loan relationships and assigned relationships
• Responsible for servicing all performing and non-performing loans within individual loan portfolio
• Interview loan customers to determine lending needs
• Work with the Farm Service Agency, Small Business Administration and Bank of North Dakota to qualify customers for available lending programs
• Negotiate direct lending terms as well as collateral and payment structures
• Meet with customers to request information for loan applications, credit reports, background checks and other information needed for loan evaluation
• Compile financial information including income tax records, balance sheets, annual cash flow budgets, and other data to create loan spreads
• Analyze applicant financial status and conduct collateral evaluations to make lending decisions
• Approve credits up to authorized lending limit and prepare those that exceed limits for loan committee and/or Board approval
• Assemble and maintain complete loan files
• Conduct loan reviews on existing customers annually
• Maintain customer relationships through regular communication and follow up contact
• Collaborate with management on loan policies and procedures and make recommendations for improvement
• Review loan reports to determine the status of payment and work with customers to collect outstanding balances
• Ensure compliance with banking laws, regulations and the Bank’s policies and procedures, including Bank Secrecy Act
• Maintain continuing education related to regulatory standards

Other Duties

• Conduct site visits and collateral inspections as necessary
• Solicit hail insurance and sell policies
• Cross-sell customers to other banking products and services
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned with or without notice

Qualifications

• Five years’ experience in bank lending, loan review, compliance or finance
• Strong understanding of financial statements and credit standards
• Knowledge of agriculture industry preferred

Skills/Abilities

• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Demonstrate professionalism in working with the public and all levels of management
• Ability to define problems, facts and draw valid conclusions
• Strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills
• Computer proficiency, especially in Microsoft Excel

Apply at 

• Go to www.firstwestern.bank/careers/
• Once there, click the SEE JOB POSTINGS button.  The open positions will be listed.
• Select the position and, once it opens, there is an APPLY button at the bottom.