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Compliance Officer Market President
Winger, Fosston, Bemidji, Plummer, Bismarck ND

East Grand Forks or Gary MN

Market President Overview of Responsibilities
Direct and manage First Western Bank & Trust’s Bismarck Region’s
Ultima Bank Minnesota is seeking a Compliance Officer.
retail, commercial, and ag banking activities to fulfill growth
Duties include: objectives and policies.
• Ongoing development, administration and monitoring of the • Responsible for budget-planning, loan growth, and deposit
Compliance Program that ensures the bank’s compliance with growth
laws, regulatory standards and rules governing banking. • Provide leadership and personal involvement in the local
community to develop business relationships and represent the
• Responsible for the overall compliance function of the bank –
maintain compliance with BSA and other policies – complete • bank as a responsible business citizen
Provide leadership for entire staff in developing and attaining
audits and reports for Senior Management, Board of Directors
and Regulators. individual goals
• Oversee Bismarck Region’s lending function and maintain
• Conduct and track trainings and act as a resource for Bank strong commercial, agriculture, and consumer portfolios
staff on compliance topics & related questions. • Guide bankers in meeting loan portfolio growth, sustainability
goals, and detecting deteriorating loan quality
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Administer individual loan portfolio; secure and process both
Skills: large and complex loans based on loan policies and procedures
• Prepare and deliver presentations on credit and credit related
• 3+ years of experience working in a compliance position is
preferred. items to the Board of Directors
• Responsible for Bismarck Region’s credit quality and collection
• Two or Four year degree preferred. functions
• Knowledge of compliance laws, regulations and internal Qualifications
control requirements.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or finance related
• Banking and/or lending experience a plus. field
• At least 5 to 10 years’ experience in bank lending, loan review,
• Must be organized, able to multi-task, possess good
communications skills (both written and verbal) and proficient • compliance or finance
Strong understanding of financial statements
in MS Office.
• Knowledge of loan policies and regulations
Full time position with competitive wage and benefits package. To • Knowledge of credit policies and standards
apply, email resume to rebecca@ultimabank.com • Additional certification or lending credentials a plus

Skills/Abilities
• Managerial skills to develop and direct employees
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Demonstrate professionalism
• Integrity
• Ability to define problems, facts and draw valid conclusions
• Strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills
• Highly organized to prioritize and achieve goals
• Computer proficiency
To apply, go to www.firstwestern.bank/careers/
First Western Bank & Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age,
disability, genetic information, marital status, or veteran status.

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