Description

North Dakota Market President

Location

401 1st Ave S, Jamestown, ND 58401

Work Type

Full-Time | Exempt | In Office

Position Overview

Champion the growth, performance, and culture of our North Dakota market by leading a diverse team of banking professionals across agricultural lending, commercial lending, retail and deposit operations, consumer lending, and mortgage lending. Provide coaching, support, and strategic direction to department leaders while fostering collaboration, accountability, and an exceptional customer experience.

This role is ideal for a leader who is passionate about people, committed to excellence, and energized by the opportunity to lead teams, strengthen client relationships, and make a positive impact in the communities we serve.

What You'll Do

Grow the Market

• Lead the success of our North Dakota market by developing and executing strategies that drive loan and deposit growth.
• Cultivate strong relationships with business clients, consumers, and community partners to expand market presence and deepen customer relationships.
• Partner with leaders across agricultural, commercial, consumer, mortgage, and retail banking to achieve growth objectives and deliver exceptional financial solutions.
• Monitor market performance, identify opportunities, and take proactive steps to achieve strategic and financial goals.

Lead Credit Excellence

• Serve as a key leader in agricultural, commercial, and consumer lending, balancing growth opportunities with sound credit practices.
• Approve loans within assigned authority and contribute to key lending and credit committees.
• Ensure a strong credit culture by maintaining high portfolio quality, managing risk effectively, and supporting informed credit decision-making.
• Stay current on lending, deposit, and regulatory requirements to ensure compliance and sound banking practices.

Develop Great People

• Lead, coach, and develop department leaders across lending, retail banking, deposit operations, and mortgage services.
• Foster a culture grounded in accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and exceptional customer service.
• Attract, develop, and retain top talent while supporting employee growth and leadership development.
• Reinforce organizational values and create an environment where employees can do their best work and contribute to shared success.

Build a High-Performing Market

• Own the overall financial performance of the North Dakota market, including profitability, strategic initiatives, and operational effectiveness.
• Develop and manage annual budgets while monitoring results and implementing action plans to address variances.
• Collaborate across the organization to improve operational processes, optimize deposit operations, and enhance treasury management capabilities.
• Use data, financial insights, and market trends to drive informed decision-making and continuous improvement.

Shape Strategy

• Serve as a member of the Senior Management Team, helping develop and execute the bank's long-term vision and strategic priorities.
• Partner with executive leadership and the Board of Directors to advance organizational goals and create sustainable growth.
• Participate in leadership, lending, and governance committees while contributing expertise and market insights.

Strengthen Communities

• Act as a visible leader and ambassador for the bank throughout the communities we serve.
• Build meaningful relationships with customers, businesses, community organizations, and civic leaders.
• Champion our mission, values, and commitment to helping individuals, businesses, and communities thrive.

What You Bring

To Thrive in This Role, You'll Have:

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, agriculture, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Seven or more years of experience in commercial and agricultural lending, business banking, or deposit relationship management.
• Five or more years of leadership experience.
• Proven success growing loan and deposit portfolios while maintaining strong credit quality.
• Strong knowledge of banking regulations, credit administration, and risk management.

You'll Stand Out If You Have:

• Experience leading a market, region, or community banking organization.
• Experience developing and executing strategic growth plans and managing financial performance.
• Active involvement in business development and community leadership.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strategic leadership and business acumen
• Commercial and agricultural lending expertise
• Relationship building and business development
• Credit and risk management
• Team development and coaching
• Communication and community engagement

Life at Unison Bank

We're more than a workplace - we're a team that shows up for each other and our communities.

At Unison, you'll find:

• A supportive, people-first culture
• Opportunities to grow and develop
• Leadership that values your voice
• A team that takes pride in doing things the right way

Because here, it's simple: you matter.

Additional Details

Work Environment

This role operates in a professional office setting and regularly uses standard office equipment.

Physical Demands

This is primarily a sedentary position requiring frequent computer use, communication, and handling of documents.

Work Schedule and Travel

This role offers the opportunity to build relationships throughout the communities we serve and across our organization. Travel to branch locations and customer sites is required as needed. As a market leader, you'll also represent the bank at community, business, and networking events, which may occasionally occur outside of regular business hours.

Compliance & Policies

• Adheres to all Unison Bank policies and procedures
• Maintains confidentiality of customer information
• Complies with all applicable banking laws and regulations
• Regular and reliable attendance required

Compensation & Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision
• 401(k)
• Flex Time Off
• Community involvement opportunities